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_) 2.4 4WD (ACA23, ACA22), TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 2.0 (ACA26) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear shock absorber on TOYOTA RAV4 II [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Suspension Strut
Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – 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 #6
Combination spanner #14
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 14
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Crow bar
Plastic trim tool
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: shock absorbers – Toyota RAV4 II. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • 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
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    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
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    Remove the cover of the boot side lining. Use a plastic trim tool.
  3. Step 3
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    Clean the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  4. Step 4
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #14 (2 pieces).
  5. Step 5
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  6. Step 7
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    Raise the car.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Toyota RAV4 II. Professionals 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.
  7. Step 8
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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
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  9. Step 10
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    Clean the lower shock absorber fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 11
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  12. Step 13
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    Support the rear knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  13. Step 14
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the elements of the shock absorber upper mount.
  15. Step 16
    Remove the support from under the rear knuckle.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Toyota RAV4 II. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
    Step 17
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    Remove the shock absorber. Use a crowbar.
  16. Step 18
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 19
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  18. Step 20
    Install the fastening bolt.
    Step 21
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    Support the rear knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Toyota RAV4 II. Tip:
    For tightening the fasteners correctly, you have to jack up the suspension components to their working position.
  19. Step 22
    Changing Shock Absorber on TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 2.0 (ACA26) 2003 by yourself
    Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 37 Nm torque.
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