RAV4 4WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
9. TIGHTEN FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using SST, tighten the bolt on the front side.
SST: 09961-01270
Torque: 223 Nm (2,376 kgf-cm, 172 ft-lbf) for use without SST
Torque: 175 Nm (1,785 kgf-cm, 129 ft-lbf) for use with SST
NOTE: Do not tighten the nut.
(b) Fix the nut in place and tighten the bolt on the rear side.
Torque: 223 Nm (2,376 kgf-cm, 172 ft-lbf)
NOTE: Do not tighten the nut.
10. TIGHTEN FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
11. INSTALL HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Body and Frame/Doors, Hood and Trunk/Hood/Service and Repair/Installation
12. INSPECT AND ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Inspect and adjust the hood See: Body and Frame/Doors, Hood and Trunk/Hood/Adjustments/Adjustment.
13. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment See: Alignment/Service and Repair.