RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
SST: 09960-20010
09961-02010
NOTICE:
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Apply grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.
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Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
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Be sure to place a wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
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Do not damage the front lower ball joint dust cover.
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Be sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
Installation
SUSPENSION: REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM: INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
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. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Temporarily install the suspension arm with the bolt and 2 nuts to the suspension member and axle carrier.
2. TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the nut and 2 bolts.
Torque: 90 Nm (918 kgf-cm, 66 ft-lbf) for bolt
Torque: 100 Nm (1,020 kgf-cm, 74 ft-lbf) for nut
NOTE: For the nut on the rear suspension member side, do not tighten the nut.
3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH See: Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service and Repair/Removal
and Replacement/Rear Shock Absorber/Installation
4. TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH See: Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Rear Shock Absorber/Installation
5. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
(a) Install the wheel.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)
6. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect and adjust the rear wheel alignment See: Alignment/Service and Repair.