RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR: 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. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BUSH
(a) Install the 2 bushes.
HINT:
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Install each bush to the outer side of the bush stopper on each stabilizer bar.
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Install each bush with its slit facing the vehicle front side.
2. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR
(a) Install the stabilizer bar to the vehicle.
NOTE: When installing the stabilizer bar, make sure not to damage the sensor wires, brake hoses, etc.
3. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET
(a) Install the bracket with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 60 Nm (612 kgf-cm, 44 ft-lbf)
4. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING INSULATOR LOWER LH See: Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf )/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Rear Coil Spring/Installation
5. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING LH See: Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf )/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Coil
Spring/Installation
6. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER LH See: Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf )/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Rear Coil Spring/Installation
7. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING INSULATOR LOWER RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
8. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
9. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
10. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Rear No. 2 Suspension
Arm/Installation
11. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
12. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the stabilizer link with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 74 Nm (755 kgf-cm, 55 ft-lbf) for stabilizer bar
Torque: 30 Nm (306 kgf-cm, 22 ft-lbf) for suspension No. 2 arm
13. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH