Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA RAV 4 I (SXA1_) 2.0 4WD (SXA10, SXA11), TOYOTA RAV 4 I (SXA1_) 2.0 4WD (SXA10, SXA11), TOYOTA RAV 4 I (SXA1_) 2.0 (SXA15G, SXA16_), TOYOTA RAV 4 I (SXA1_) 2.0 4WD (SXA10), TOYOTA RAV 4 I (SXA1_) 2.0, TOYOTA RAV 4 I (SXA1_) 2.0 4WD (SXA10, SXA11) … View more

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Top strut mount

Replacement: strut mount – TOYOTA RAV 4 I (SXA1_). Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #19
                    
                      Drive socket # 12 
                    
                      Drive socket # 14 
                    
                      Drive socket # 19 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                    
                      Fender cover
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: strut mount – TOYOTA RAV 4 I (SXA1_). AUTODOC recommends:

All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
Please note: all work on the car – TOYOTA RAV 4 I (SXA1_) – 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 #17.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. TOYOTA RAV 4 I (SXA1_)
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the stabilizer rod.
Step 9

Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 11

Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Remove the fastening bolts.

Step 13

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 14

Lower the car.

Step 15

Open the bonnet.

Step 16

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 17

Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 18

Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.

Replacement: strut mount – TOYOTA RAV 4 I (SXA1_). Tip:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 20

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 21

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: strut mount – TOYOTA RAV 4 I (SXA1_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
Step 22

Compress the spring.

Step 23

Remove the shock strut mount cap. Use a crowbar.
Step 24

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 25

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 26

Remove the top strut mount.
Step 27

Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use WD-40 spray.

Replacement: strut mount – TOYOTA RAV 4 I (SXA1_). Professionals recommend:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 28

Install a new strut mount.
Step 29

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 47 Nm torque.

Replacement: strut mount – TOYOTA RAV 4 I (SXA1_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 30

Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.

Step 31

Install the shock strut mount cap.
Step 32

Decompress the spring.
Step 33

Remove the assembled shock strut.

Step 34

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 35

Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts. TOYOTA RAV 4 I (SXA1_)
Step 36

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.
Step 37

Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use copper grease.
Step 38

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 39

Close the hood.

Step 40

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 41

Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 42

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.

Step 43

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 44

Screw in the fastener that connects the shock strut to the steering knuckle.
Step 45

Fasten the brake hose on the strut. Connect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable to the shock absorber strut. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 46

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.

Step 47

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 44 Nm torque.
Step 48

Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 143 Nm torque.
Step 49

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.

Step 50

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 51

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: strut mount – TOYOTA RAV 4 I (SXA1_). Tip from AUTODOC:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 52

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. TOYOTA RAV 4 I (SXA1_)
Step 53

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 54

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 103 nm torque.
Step 55

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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