Rear No. 1 Suspension Arm Removal

Suspension & Axle. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Suspension. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

  3. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

Rear No. 1 Suspension Arm -- Removal


HINT:
  1. Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
  2. The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL


2. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Suspension.Suspension System.Rear No. 1 Suspension Arm Removal

  1. Support the No. 2 suspension arm LH with a jack.

    NOTICE:
    Place a wooden or rubber block between the jack and arm.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the shock absorber with the bracket.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the nut and bolt from the shock absorber upper side.

    HINT:
    While fixing the nut in place, loosen and remove the bolt.

  1. Remove the shock absorber from the vehicle.

  1. Remove the nut and bolt from the bracket.

    HINT:
    While fixing the nut in place, loosen and remove the bolt.


3. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Suspension.Suspension System.Rear No. 1 Suspension Arm Removal

  1. Support the No. 2 suspension arm LH.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts from the suspension member and axle carrier.

    HINT:
    While fixing the nut in place, loosen and remove the bolt from the suspension member side.

  1. Using SST, disconnect the suspension arm from the axle carrier.

    SST
    09610-20012
    NOTICE:
    Do not damage the dust cover.