RAV4 2WD L4-2.0L (1AZ-FE) (2003)
2. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINK
Remove the bolt, and disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the shock absorber.
Torque: 44 Nm (450 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.)
HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to fix the stud.
3. DISCONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE (AND ABS SPEED SENSOR WIRE HARNESS)
a. w/o ABS:
Remove the bolt, and disconnect the flexible hose from the shock absorber.
Torque: 18.5 Nm (190 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
b. w/ ABS:
Remove the bolt, and disconnect the flexible hose and ABS speed sensor wire from the shock absorber.
Torque: 18.5 Nm (190 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
4. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
a. Loosen the 2 nuts at the lower side of the shock absorber.
Torque: 143 Nm (1,460 kgf-cm, 105 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: Do not remove the 2 bolts.
b. Remove the 3 nuts of the suspension support.
Torque: 80 Nm (820 kgf-cm, 59 ft. lbs.)
c. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts at the lower side of the shock absorber.
HINT: At the time of installation, coat the nut's threads with engine oil.
d. Remove the shock absorber with coil spring.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal procedure.
HINT: After installation, check the front wheel alignment