Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA RAV 4 III (ACA3_, ACE_, ALA3_, GSA3_, ZSA3_) 2.0 4WD (ACA30_), TOYOTA RAV 4 III (ACA3_, ACE_, ALA3_, GSA3_, ZSA3_) 2.2 D 4WD (ALA30_), TOYOTA RAV 4 III (ACA3_, ACE_, ALA3_, GSA3_, ZSA3_) 2.2 D 4WD (ALA30_), TOYOTA RAV 4 III (ACA3_, ACE_, ALA3_, GSA3_, ZSA3_) 2.2 D 4WD (ALA30_), TOYOTA RAV 4 III (ACA3_, ACE_, ALA3_, GSA3_, ZSA3_) 2.0 4WD (ZSA30) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Coil spring
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Coil spring buffer
Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Toyota RAV4 III. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #21
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Toyota RAV4 III. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Both coil springs of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the rear suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: coil springs – Toyota RAV4 III. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
  2. Step 3
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
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  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the rear transverse arm fastener to the stub axle. Use a drive socket #17.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  9. Step 10
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 11
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a drive socket #17.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the support from under the arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – Toyota RAV4 III. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  12. Step 13
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    Detach the suspension arm from the rear knuckle. Remove the spring.
    Replacement: coil springs – Toyota RAV4 III. Professionals recommend:
    Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.
  13. Step 14
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 15
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
  15. Step 16
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  16. Step 17
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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