Important!

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_) 2.4 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 tie rod end / track rod end on TOYOTA RAV4 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

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

Track rod end

Rod Assembly

Repair Kit, tie rod

Mounting Kit, tie rod end

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

Replacement: track rod end – Toyota RAV4 II. List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #22
                      
                        Drive socket # 17 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Nippers
                      
                        Vernier caliper
                      
                        Ball joint puller
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: track rod end – Toyota RAV4 II. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: track rod end – Toyota RAV4 II. Take the following steps:

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.

Replacement: track rod end – Toyota RAV4 II. AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.

Step 6

When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
Step 7

Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #22.
Step 8

Remove the cotter pin fixing the tie rod end fastening. Use nippers.
Step 9

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 10

When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
Step 11

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.

Step 12

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 13

Screw the end out of the tie rod.
Step 14

Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Screw on a new tie rod end.

Replacement: track rod end – Toyota RAV4 II. Professionals recommend:
While installing the steering rod end remember to make the same number of turns or to leave the same length of thread showing as per your measurements.
Step 16

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 17

Screw on the fastening nut that connects the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 49 nm torque.
Step 19

Install the cotter pin fixing the tie rod end fastening. Use nippers.
Step 20

When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.

Step 21

Tighten the tie rod end locknut. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 74 nm torque.
Step 22

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 23

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: track rod end – Toyota RAV4 II. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 24

Install the wheel.

Replacement: track rod end – Toyota RAV4 II. Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 25

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 26

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.

Replacement: track rod end – Toyota RAV4 II. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Check and adjust wheel alignment if necessary.
Step 27

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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