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), TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 2.4 (ACA28) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: strut mount – Toyota RAV4 II. 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
Replacement: strut mount – Toyota RAV4 II. 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 RAV4 II – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Toyota RAV4 II
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  9. Step 9
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    Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 10
    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 11
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    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.
  11. Step 12
    Remove the fastening bolts.
    Step 13
    Replacing Strut Mount on Toyota Rav4 II 2004 2.0 D 4WD (CLA20_, CLA21_) by yourself
    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  12. Step 14
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    Lower the car.
  13. Step 15
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    Open the bonnet.
  14. 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
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 19
    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.
    Replacement: strut mount – Toyota RAV4 II. Tip:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
    Step 20
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  16. Step 21
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: strut mount – Toyota RAV4 II. 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.
  17. Step 22
    Compress the spring.
    Step 23
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    Remove the shock strut mount cap. Use a crowbar.
  18. Step 24
    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 25
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 26
    Changing Strut Mount on TOYOTA RAV 4 II (CLA2_, XA2_, ZCA2_, ACA2_) 2.0 (ACA26) 2003 by yourself
    Remove the top strut mount.
  20. Step 27
    Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: strut mount – Toyota RAV4 II. Professionals recommend:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
    Step 28
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    Install a new strut mount.
  21. Step 29
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    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 RAV4 II. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  22. Step 30
    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
    Step 31
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    Install the shock strut mount cap.
  23. Step 32
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    Decompress the spring.
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