RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
(b) Align the shaft splines and securely insert the drive shaft.
(c) Install the 2 bearing bracket bolts.
Torque: 64 Nm (650 kgf-cm, 47 ft-lbf)
NOTE: Do not damage the oil seal, boot and dust cover.
3. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB LH
(a) Align the matchmarks and connect the steering knuckle with axle hub.
4. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
5. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION NO. 1 LOWER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Control Arm/Service
and Repair/Front Suspension Lower No. 1 Arm/Installation
6. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION NO. 1 LOWER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
7. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Front
Stabilizer Bar/Installation
8. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
9. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Gear/Service and Repair/Installation
10. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
11. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Brake/Installation
12. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
13. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
(a) Connect the speed sensor See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems/Wheel Speed Sensor/Service and
Repair/Front Speed Sensor/Installation.
14. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
15. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Installation
16. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)
17. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
(a) for U241E:
Add automatic transaxle fluid See: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Installation.
(b) for U151E:
Add automatic transaxle fluid .
18. CHECK FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL LEAKAGE
19. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment See: Maintenance/Alignment/Service and Repair.