RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
SUSPENSION: REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM: 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 REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH See: Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Rear Shock Absorber/Removal
3. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Support the No. 2 suspension arm LH with a jack.
NOTE: Place a wooden or rubber block between the jack and arm.
(b) Remove the nut from the axle carrier.
(c) Install SST to the rear No. 1 suspension arm as shown in the illustration.
SST: 09960-20010
09961-02060
NOTE: Make sure that the clearance measurement between SST and the rear axle assembly is 1 mm (0.0394 in.).
HINT: Use 2 SST of the same type.
(d) Using SST, disconnect the rear No. 1 suspension arm from the rear axle carrier as shown in the illustration.