Rear Stabilizer Bar Installation

Install the 2 bushes.

HINT:

1. Install each bush to the outer side of the bush stopper on each stabilizer bar.
   
2. Install each bush with its slit facing the vehicle front side.
   

Install the stabilizer bar to the vehicle.

NOTICE:

When installing the stabilizer bar, make sure not to damage the sensor wires, brake hoses, etc.

Install the bracket with the 2 nuts.

Torque:

60 N*m{612 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf}

Install the insulator lower to the suspension No. 2 arm.

Install the coil spring to the suspension No. 2 arm.

Align the stopper part of the insulator upper with the coil spring tip, and install the insulator upper.

Temporarily install the No. 2 suspension arm to the suspension member with the bolt and nut.

Install the stabilizer link with the 2 nuts.

Torque:

for stabilizer bar:

74 N*m{755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf}

for suspension No. 2 arm:

30 N*m{306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf}

Connect the skid control sensor wire connector (labeled A) to the skid control sensor.

Install the sensor clamp (labeled B) with the bolt (labeled C).

Torque:

8.5 N*m{87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the clamp.

Install the sensor clamps (labeled D) with the 2 nuts (labeled E).

Torque:

5.0 N*m{51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the clamps.

Install the sensor clamp (labeled F) with the bolt (labeled G).

Torque:

8.5 N*m{87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the clamp.

Insert the connector and grommet into the inside of the vehicle through the passage hole in the wheel house.

NOTICE:

Make sure the grommet band clamp remains on the outside of the vehicle.

Hold the grommet and pull it toward the outside of the vehicle. Then fix the grommet in place so that it is not tilted.

NOTICE:

1. When pulling out the grommet, do not grip the sensor wire.
   
2. Fix the grommet in place within the range shown in the illustration.
   

Connect the skid control sensor wire connector.

Install the sensor (labeled A) with the bolt (labeled B).

Torque:

8.5 N*m{87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf}

NOTICE:

1. Keep the sensor tip and sensor installation hole free from foreign matter.
   
2. To prevent interference with the bearing rotor, do not rotate the sensor body when inserting the sensor body or after inserting the sensor body.
   

Install the sensor clamp (labeled C) with the nut (labeled D).

Torque:

5.0 N*m{51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf}

Install the sensor clamps (labeled E) with the 2 nuts (labeled F).

Torque:

5.0 N*m{51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the clamps.

Install the sensor clamp (labeled G) with the bolt (labeled H).

Torque:

8.5 N*m{87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the clamp.

Insert the connector and grommet to the inside of the vehicle through the passage hole in the wheel house.

NOTICE:

Make sure the grommet band clamp remains on the outside of the vehicle.

Hold the grommet and pull it from the inside of the vehicle to the outside of the vehicle. Then fix it in place so that it is not tilted.

NOTICE:

1. When pulling out the grommet, do not grip the sensor wire.
   
2. Fix the grommet in place within the range shown in the illustration.
   

Connect the speed sensor connector.

Lower the vehicle.

Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.

Install the nut and 2 bolts.

Torque:

90 N*m{918 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not tighten the nut.

Inspect and adjust the rear wheel alignment (RAV4_ACA30 RM00000227X006X.html).

w/o VSC:
Check the speed sensor signal (RAV4_ACA30 RM000000ONI01MX.html).

w/ VSC:
Check the speed sensor signal (RAV4_ACA30 RM0000022CZ007X.html).