RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
(a) Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment See: Alignment/Service and Repair.
Removal
SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for Sport Package): REMOVAL
REMOVAL
HINT:
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Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
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The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems/Wheel Speed
Sensor/Service and Repair/Front Speed Sensor/Removal
3. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH See: Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Front Stabilizer Bar/Removal
4. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and disconnect the shock absorber from the steering knuckle.
HINT: While fixing the nuts in place, loosen and remove the bolts.
(b) Remove the 3 nuts and shock absorber with coil spring.
Components
SUSPENSION: REAR COIL SPRING: COMPONENTS
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION