1996 TOYOTA RAV4 wheel alignment

SA0TT−01
SA−42
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA−40).
AFTER INSTALLATION CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SA−4)

SA0UX−04
SA−100
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SUSPENSION ARM AND COIL SPRING
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA−96).
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page DI−257) AND REAR WHEEL
ALIGNMENT (See page SA−7)

SR0FD−01
SR−2
− STEERINGTROUBLESHOOTING
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in the order shown. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Hard steering
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Power steering fluid level (Low)
3. Drive belt (Loose)
4. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Steering system joints (Worn)
6. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
7. Steering column (Binding)
8. Power steering vane pump
9. Power steering gearSA−2
SR−5
SR−3
SA−4
−
SA−45
−
SR−31
SR−44
Poor return
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering column (Binding)
4. Power steering gearSA−2
SA−4
−
SR−44
Excessive play
1. Steering system joints (Worn)
2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
3. Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn)
4. Front wheel bearing (Worn)
5. Power steering gear−
SA−45
−
SA−4
SR−44
Abnormal noise
1. Power steering fluid level (Low)
2. Steering system joints (Worn)
3. Power steering vane pump
4. Power steering gearSR−5
−
SR−31
SR−44

− STEERINGPOWER STEERING GEAR
SR−61
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
12. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE (See page SR−19)
13. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
(a) Align the matchmarks on the wheel and steering column
main shaft.
(b) Temporarily tighten the wheel set nut.
(c) Connect the connector.
14. BLEED POWER STEERING SYSTEM
(See page SR−4)
15. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
16. TORQUE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT
Torque: 34 N·m (350 kgf·cm, 25 ft·lbf)
17. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD (See page SR−19)
18. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(See page SA−4)