Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 1.8 (ZCA25_, ZCA26_), TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 2.0 D 4WD (CLA20_, CLA21_), TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 2.4 4WD (ACA23, ACA22), TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 2.0 (ACA26), TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 2.4 (ACA28) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front suspension arm on TOYOTA RAV4 II [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) and other TOYOTA models

Suspension arm

Link Set, wheel suspension

        Suspension arm for TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 1.8 (ZCA25_, ZCA26_) Petrol (125 hp)
      
        Suspension arm for TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 2.0 D 4WD (CLA20_, CLA21_) Diesel (116 hp)
      
        Suspension arm for TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 2.4 4WD (ACA23, ACA22) Petrol (152 hp)
      
        Suspension arm for TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 2.0 (ACA26) Petrol (150 hp)
      
        Suspension arm for TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 2.4 (ACA28) Petrol (163 hp)

Replacement: front lower arm – Toyota RAV4 II. List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Ceramic grease
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #19
                      
                        Drive socket # 17
                      
                        Drive socket # 19
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: front lower arm – Toyota RAV4 II. AUTODOC recommends:

The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
Please note: all work on the car – Toyota RAV4 II – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 3

Raise the car.

Replacement: front lower arm – Toyota RAV4 II. AUTODOC experts recommend:
If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Toyota RAV4 II
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the rear fastener that connects the suspension arm to the subframe. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 9

Clean the front fastener that connects the suspension arm to the subframe. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 10

Unscrew the front fastener that connects the suspension arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #19.
Step 11

Clean the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Unscrew the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the control arm. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 14

Detach the suspension arm from the ball joint.
Step 15

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 16

Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
Step 17

Clean the suspension arm mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18

Install a new arm.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: front lower arm – Toyota RAV4 II. Use only new bolts and nuts for installation.
Step 19

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 20

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: front lower arm – Toyota RAV4 II. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 21

Connect the control arm to the ball joint.
Step 22

Tighten the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the control arm. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 128 Nm torque.
Step 23

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.

AUTODOC recommends:
For tightening the fasteners correctly, you have to jack up the suspension components to their working position.
Step 24

Tighten the front fastener that connects the suspension arm to the subframe. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 137 Nm torque.
Step 25

Tighten the rear fastener connecting the arm to the body subframe. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 137 Nm torque.

Step 26

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

Replacement: front lower arm – Toyota RAV4 II. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 27

Treat all joints of the arm. Use copper grease.
Step 28

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 29

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 30

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: front lower arm – Toyota RAV4 II. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 31

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Toyota RAV4 II
Step 32

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 33

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 103 Nm torque.
Step 34

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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