1996 TOYOTA RAV4 Cv axle

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)

SA0TU−02
Z19329
Suspension
Support
No.2
CapSpring Upper Seat
Spring
Bumper
Lower
Insulator
Shock Absorber Coil Spring Upper
Insulator
ABS Speed
Sensor Suspension
Support
Dust Seal Shock Absorber
with Coil Spring
Front Drive Shaft
Flexible Hose
Tie Rod End
Cotter Pin
Disc
Cotter Pin
Lock Cap
Lower Ball JointCotter Pin
Brake Caliper
Lower Suspension Arm80 (820, 59)
47 (475, 34)
5 (55, 48 in.·lbf)
158 (1,610, 117)
107 (1,090, 79)
127 (1,300, 94)
49 (500, 36)
216 (2,200, 159)
127 (1,300, 94)
19 (192, 14)
8 (80, 69 in.·lbf)
Dust Deflector
 

 
N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf): Specified torque
Non−reusable part
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
SA−43
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
COMPONENTS

SA0TV−01
R10677
SST
SA−44
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
(See page SA−10)
2. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the dust deflector.
(b) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(c) Using SST, remove the lower ball joint.
SST 09628−62011

SA0TW−03
N00208
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
SA−45
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
INSPECT BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
(a) As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and
forth 5 times, before installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn
each 2 − 4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th
turn.
Turning torque:
1.0 − 4.4 N·m (10 − 45 kgf·cm, 8.7 − 39 in.·lbf)

R10771
SST
SST
SST
SA0TX−03
SA−46
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL NEW DUST DEFLECTOR
Using SST and a hammer, install a new dust deflector.
SST 09316−20011, 09608−32010,
09950−70010 (09951−07150)
HINT:
Align the holes for the ABS speed sensor in the dust deflector
and steering knuckle.
2. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT
(a) Install the lower ball joint and tighten the nut.
Torque: 127 N·m (1,300 kgf·cm, 94 ft·lbf)
(b) Install a new cotter pin.
3. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
4. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page
DI−257)

SA0TY−03
Z19330
23 Door vehicle
Stabilizer Bar LinkStabilizer
BarPower Steering Gear Assembly
Bracket
No.1
Bushing
Bushing
Clamp
(A/T Only)
Front Suspension
Crossmember
Center MemberLower Suspension
Arm Bracket
Cushion
Retainer
Lower Suspension Arm
LH Engine Cover
29 (300, 22)
29 (300, 22)
113 (1,150, 83)
8.3 (85, 74 in.·lbf)
112 (1,140, 82)
172 (1,750, 126)
206 (2,100, 152)
127 (1,300, 94)
137 (1,400, 101)
28 (290, 21)

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)
Non−reusable part: Specified torque
X7
Clamp 137 (1,400, 101)
64 (650, 47)
113 (1,150, 83)5 Door vehicle
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT STABILIZER BAR
SA−47
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
FRONT STABILIZER BAR
COMPONENTS

SA0TZ−02
R10835
R10836
Rear
Paint Line SA−48
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT STABILIZER BAR
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm 76 ft·lbf)
2. REMOVE BOTH STABILIZER BAR LINKS
Remove the 4 nuts and 2 stabilizer bar links.
Torque:
3 Door vehicle:
64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
5 Door vehicle and all over fender vehicle:
113 N·m (1,150 kgf·cm, 83 ft·lbf)
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 5 mm hexagon
wrench to hold the stud.
3. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR
(a) Remove the 4 bolts, 2 brackets and No.1 bushings.
Torque: 29 N·m (300 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
Install the No.1 bushing to the outside of the paint line.
Install the No.1 bushing to the stabilizer bar so that the
cutout of the bushing faces the rear of the vehicle, as
shown.
(b) Remove the stabilizer bar from the right hand side.
4. REMOVE BOTH CLAMPS AND BOTH BUSHINGS
(a) Using a screwdriver, through out the 2 bushings.
(b) Remove the 2 cushions.

SA0U0−02
R00833
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT STABILIZER BAR
SA−49
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
INSPECT STABILIZER BAR LINK FOR ROTATION CONDI-
TION
(a) As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and
forth 5 times, before installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn
each 2 − 4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th
turn.
Turning torque:
3 Door vehicle:
0.05 − 1.0 N·m (0.5 − 10 kgf·cm, 0.4 − 8.7 in.·lbf)
5 Door vehicle:
0.05 − 2.0 N·m (0.5 − 20 kgf·cm, 0.4 − 17.4 in.·lbf)