How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 2.0 D 4WD (CLA20_, CLA21_) Toyota Rav4 II
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How to change front lower arm on Toyota RAV4 II – replacement guide

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

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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

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Published on: 01/09/2022
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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:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  2. Step 3
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    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.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Toyota RAV4 II
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the rear fastener that connects the suspension arm to the subframe. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    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.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean the front fastener that connects the suspension arm to the subframe. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the front fastener that connects the suspension arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #19.
  10. Step 11
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the fasteners connecting the ball joint to the control arm. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  13. Step 14
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    Detach the suspension arm from the ball joint.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  16. Step 17
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    Clean the suspension arm mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 18
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    Install a new arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – Toyota RAV4 II. Use only new bolts and nuts for installation.
  18. Step 19
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    Install the fastening bolts.
  19. Step 20
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    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.
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