RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
Trailing Arm: Service and Repair
Installation
SUSPENSION: REAR TRAILING 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 TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Temporarily install the trailing arm with the 3 bolts and nut to the axle carrier and suspension arm bracket.
HINT: While fixing the nut in place, tighten the bolt.
2. INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY See: Brakes and Traction Control/Parking Brake System/Parking Brake
Cable/Service and Repair/Installation
3. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)
4. TIGHTEN REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Tighten the 3 bolts and nut.
Torque: 200 Nm (2,039 kgf-cm, 148 ft-lbf) for axle carrier
Torque: 150 Nm (1,530 kgf-cm, 111 ft-lbf) for suspension arm bracket
5. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect and adjust the rear wheel alignment See: Alignment/Service and Repair.