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 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 nut from the axle carrier.



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

  1. Install SST to the rear No. 1 suspension arm as shown in the illustration.

    SST
    09960-20010(09961-02060)
    NOTICE:
    Make sure that the clearance measurement between SST and the rear axle assembly is 1 mm (0.0394 in.).
    HINT:
    Use 2 SST of the same type.


  1. Using SST, disconnect the rear No. 1 suspension arm from the rear axle carrier as shown in the illustration.


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

    SST
    09960-20010(09961-02010)
    NOTICE:
    1. Apply grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.
    2. Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
    3. Be sure to place a wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
    4. Do not damage the front lower ball joint dust cover.
    5. Be sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.


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

  1. Put matchmarks on the rear suspension toe adjust cam, No. 2 camber adjust cam and rear suspension member.



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

  1. Remove the nut, No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH.