2006 TOYOTA RAV4 Rear suspension

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS – DIFFERENTIALSS–75
SS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Differential
Part Tightened N*m kgf*cm ft.*lbf
Rear differential No. 2 support x
Rear suspension member86 877 63
Rear differential support x Rear
suspension member140 1,428 103
Rear differential No. 2 support x
Rear differential
Rear differential No. 1 support x
Rear differential55 561 41
Rear differential support x Rear
differential98 999 72
Drain plug x Differential carrier
Filler plug x Differential carrier39 398 29
Electromagnetic coupling x Stud
bolt8.0 82 71 in.*lbf
Electromagnetic coupling x
Differential carrier19.6 200 14
Yoke x Differential carrier 5.0 51 44 in.*lbf
Drive pinion nut x Differential
drive pinion245 or less 2,498 or less 181 or less
Differential side bearing retainer x
Differential carrier34.3 350 25
Differential carrier x Differential
breather plug oil deflector5.0 51 44 in.*lbf
Differential ring gear x Differential
case90 918 66

EM–262GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL – ENGINE ASSEMBLY
EM
(h) Remove the 6 bolts and front suspension member
brace rear RH and LH.
(i) Remove the 6 bolts, crossmember and suspension
member.
(j) Using the chain block, slowly remove the engine
from the vehicle and the intermediate shaft from the
pinion. Then set the engine on the engine lifter.
NOTICE:
• Make sure that the engine is clear of all wiring
and hoses.
• While lowering the engine from the vehicle,
do not allow it to contact the vehicle.
HINT:
Place the engine on wooden blocks or an equivalent
so that the engine is level.
(k) Remove the sling device from the engine.
45. REMOVE FRONT CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Install a chain block.
(b) Remove the bolt, nut and crossmember.
46. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER
SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and suspension crossmember.
47. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE
(a) Remove the engine wire from the engine.
48. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY (See page ST-6)
49. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) (See
page TF-60)
50. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
(a) 2WD:
Remove the automatic transaxle (see page AX-
172).
(b) 4WD:
Remove the automatic transaxle (see page AX-
173).
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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS – 2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICALSS–21
SS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Part Tightened N*m kgf*cm ft.*lbf
Front suspension member reinforcement RH x Front
crossmember95 969 70
Front suspension member reinforcement RH x Front
suspension crossmember95 969 70
Radiator reservoir tank x Bract 5.0 51 44 in.*lbf
Engine coolant temperature sensor x Water outlet 20 204 14
Engine oil pressure sensor x Oil pan 21 214 15
No. 1 front engine mounting bracket LH x Timing chain
cover54 551 40
No. 2 idler pulley x Timing chain cover 43 438 32
No. 2 timing gear cover x Timing chain cover 6.0 61 53 in.*lbf
V-ribbed belt tensioner x Timing chain cover 43 438 32
V-ribbed belt tensioner x Cylinder block 43 438 32
Drive shaft bearing bracket x Cylinder block 64 653 47
Exhaust manifold LH x Cylinder head 21 214 15
No. 2 exhaust heat insulator x Exhaust manifold 8.5 87 75 in.*lbf
No. 2 manifold stay x Exhaust manifold 34 347 25
No. 2 manifold stay x Cylinder block 34 347 25
No. 1 oil dipstick guide x Cylinder block 21 214 15
No. 2 oil dipstick guide x Cylinder head 21 214 15
Exhaust manifold RH x Cylinder head 21 214 15
Intake manifold x Cylinder head 21 214 15
No. 2 engine mounting stay RH x Intake manifold 21 214 15
No. 2 engine mounting stay RH x Timing chain cover 21 214 15
Ignition coil x Cylinder head cover 10 102 7
Intake air surge tank x
Intake manifold5 mm hexagon wrench 18 184 13
for Bolt 21 214 15
for Nut 16 163 12
Vacuum hose clamp x Intake air surge tank 5.4 55 48 in.*lbf
Drive plate and ring gear x Crankshaft 178 1,815 132
Engine mounting bracket RR x Engine mounting
insulator RR95 969 70
Engine mounting bracket FR x Engine mounting
insulator FR145 1,479 107
Engine mounting bracket LH x Engine mounting
insulator LH56 571 41
Engine mounting insulator
RH x Front No. 1 engine
mounting bracketfor Bolt and nut A 95 969 70
for Nut B 52 530 38
Front crossmember x
Bodyfor Bolt A 96 979 71
Front suspension member
x Bodyfor Bolt B 145 1,478 107
Front suspension member
brace rear x Bodyfor Bolt C 145 1,478 107
for Bolt D 93 948 69
Air cleaner case x Engine mounting insulator LH 5.0 51 44 in.*lbf
Battery bracket reinforcement x Body 19 194 14
Front battery bracket x Body 19 194 14
Front battery bracket x Battery bracket reinforcement 19 194 14
Battery clamp x Body 5.0 51 44 in.*lbf

SS–72SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS – DRIVE SHAFT
SS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
(2005/11-2006/01)
Drive shaft
Part Tightened N*m kgf*cm ft.*lbf
Front wheel
Rear wheel103 1,050 76
front suspension lower arm x Lower ball joint 92 938 68
Front axle hub nut 216 2,203 159
Drive shaft bearing bracket x Engine 63.7 650 47
Drive shaft bearing case
bolt2WD 63.7 650 47
Drive shaft bearing
bracket x Drive shaft4WD 32.4 330 24

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS – DRIVE SHAFTSS–73
SS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
(2006/01- )
Drive shaft
Part Tightened N*m kgf*cm ft.*lbf
Front wheel
Rear wheel103 1,050 76
front suspension lower arm x Lower ball joint 92 938 68
Front axle hub nut
26 216 2,203 159
30 292 2,978 215
Drive shaft bearing bracket x Engine 63.7 650 47
Drive shaft bearing case
bolt2WD 63.7 650 47
Drive shaft bearing
bracket x Drive shaft4WD 32.4 330 24

SP–38SUSPENSION – REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SP
DISPOSAL
1. DISPOSE OF REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
LH
(a) Fully extend the shock absorber rod, and clamp it in
a vise at an angle.
(b) Using a drill, make a hole near the center of the
cylinder in the hatched area shown in the illustration
to discharge the gas inside.
CAUTION:
As metal debris may be blown outward by the
gas, you must:
• Wear protective glasses.
• Cover the area being cut.
NOTICE:
The gas is colorless, odorless and harmless.
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2GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL – ENGINE ASSEMBLYEM–37
EM
• While raising the engine into the vehicle, do
not allow it to contact the vehicle.
• Align the matchmarks on the intermediate
shaft and pinion.
(c) Temporarily install the suspension member and
crossmember with the 10 bolts.
(d) Temporarily install the member brace rear RH and
LH with the 6 bolts.
(e) Install the engine mounting insulator LH with the bolt
and nut.
Torque: 56 N*m (571 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
While holding the bolt in place, tighten the nut.
(f) Install the engine mounting insulator RH with the 2
bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 95 N*m (969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf) for bolt
and nut A
52 N*m (530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf) for nut B
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EM–382GR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL – ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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(g) Tighten the suspension member and
crossmember's bolts.
Torque: 96 N*m (979 kgf*cm, 71 ft.*lbf) for bolt A
145 N*m (1,478 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf) for
bolt B
(h) Tighten the member brace rear's bolts.
Torque: 145 N*m (1,478 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf) for
bolt C
93 N*m (948 kgf*cm, 69 ft.*lbf) for bolt D
(i) Remove the sling device and chain block.
(j) Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 and No. 2 engine
hangers.
32. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT LH
(a) 2WD:
Install the drive shaft (see page DS-33).
(b) 4WD:
Install the drive shaft (see page DS-66).
33. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT RH
(a) 2WD:
Install the drive shaft (see page DS-33).
(b) 4WD:
Install the drive shaft (see page DS-66).
34. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See
page PS-45)
35. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (See
page PS-45)
36. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT (See
page PS-44)
37. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(See page SP-31)
38. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
(See page SP-31)
39. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH
(a) Install the hub nut (see page AH-11).
40. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT RH
(a) Install the hub nut (see page AH-11).
41. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
42. INSTALL PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING
SHAFT ASSEMBLY (See page PR-5)
43. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See
page EX-4)
44. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See
page EX-4)
45. CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE
ASSEMBLY
(a) 2WD:
Connect the control cable (see page AX-154).
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