RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
1. DISPOSE OF FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Fully extend the shock absorber piston rod, and clamp it in a vise at an angle.
(b) Using a drill or similar tool, gradually make a hole in area A to discharge the gas inside of the absorber.
CAUTION:
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As metal debris may be blown outward by the gas, you must.
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Wear protective glasses.
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Cover the area being cut.
NOTE: The gas is colorless and harmless.
Installation
SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for Sport Package): 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 FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
(a) Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) with the 3 nuts.
Torque: 50 Nm (510 kgf-cm, 37 ft-lbf)
(b) Install the front shock absorber with coil spring to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolt and 2 nuts.
Torque: 240 Nm (2,447 kgf-cm, 177 ft-lbf)
NOTE: Do not tighten the bolts.
2. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH See: Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Front Stabilizer Bar/Installation
3. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems/Wheel Speed
Sensor/Service and Repair/Front Speed Sensor/Installation
4. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)
5. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
(a) Lower the vehicle.
(b) Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.
6. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT