Rear Upper Control 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 SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD)

  3. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for 4WD)

  4. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

Rear Upper Control 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 SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Disconnect the skid control sensor wire connector.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Suspension.Suspension System.Rear Upper Control Arm  Removal
  1. Disconnect the grommet of the skid control sensor wire from the hole of the wheel house.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Suspension.Suspension System.Rear Upper Control Arm  Removal
  1. Remove the bolt (labeled A) and sensor clamp (labeled B) from the side member.

  1. Remove the 2 nuts (labeled C) and 2 sensor clamps (labeled D) from the upper arm.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Suspension.Suspension System.Rear Upper Control Arm  Removal
  1. Remove the bolt (labeled E) and sensor clamp (labeled F) from the carrier.

  1. Disconnect the skid control sensor wire connector (labeled G) from the skid control sensor.



3. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for 4WD)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Disconnect the speed sensor connector.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Suspension.Suspension System.Rear Upper Control Arm  Removal
  1. Disconnect the grommet of the speed sensor wire from the hole of the wheel house.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Suspension.Suspension System.Rear Upper Control Arm  Removal
  1. Remove the bolt (labeled A) and sensor clamp (labeled B) from the side member.

  1. Remove the 2 nuts (labeled C) and sensor clamps (labeled D) from the upper arm.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Suspension.Suspension System.Rear Upper Control Arm  Removal
  1. Remove the nut (labeled E) and sensor clamp (labeled F) from the trailing arm.

  1. Remove the bolt (labeled G) and sensor body (labeled H) from the carrier.

    NOTICE:
    Keep the sensor tip and sensor installation hole free from foreign matter.


4. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Suspension.Suspension System.Rear Upper Control Arm  Removal
  1. Support the No. 2 suspension arm.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and disconnect the upper control arm.

    NOTICE:
    When removing the bolts, hold the nuts in place.