Toyota RAV4 Suspension Torque Ratings

Notes:

Below are the nominal tightening torques of the Toyota RAV4 suspension parts to ensure continuous operation of parts and mechanisms, as well as to avoid premature failure due to improperly tightened connections. There are three values of nominal puffs for different torque wrenches.

Front shock absorber nut x connecting rod.

Torque: 47 N m / 479 kgf cm / 35 lbf in.

Front shock absorber with coil spring x body.

Torque: 50 Nm / 510 kgfcm / 37 in. lbf.

Front shock absorber x stabilizer bar.

Torque: 74 N m / 755 kgf cm / 55 lbf in.

Front shock absorber x knuckle.

Torque: 240 Nm / 2477 kgfcm / 177 lbf-in.

Front shock absorber x front speed sensor wire.

Torque: 18.5 Nm / 189 kgfcm / 14 in. lbf.

Hood bolt.

Torque: 13 N m / 133 kgf cm / 10 lbf in.

Tie rod end x steering knuckle.

Torque: 49 N m / 500 kgf cm / 36 lbf in.

Front suspension cross member x #1 suspension arm.

Torque: 233 N m / 2376 kgf cm / 172 lbf in.

Rear Suspension Bracket (Front) x Body.

Torque: 145 N m / 1479 kgf cm / 107 lbf in.

Rear Suspension Bracket (Rear Side) x Body.

Torque: 93 N m / 948 kgf cm / 69 lbf in.

#1 front suspension lower arm x lower ball joint.

Torque: 92 N m / 938 kgf cm / 68 lbf in.

Rear engine mount cushion x front suspension cross member.

Torque: 95 N m / 969 kgf cm / 70 lbf in.

Steering knuckle x lower ball joint.

Torque: 133 N m / 1356 kgf cm / 98 lbf in.

Nut of a nave of a forward wheel.

Torque: 216 N m / 2203 kgf cm / 159 lbf in.

Front brake wheel cylinder x steering knuckle.

Torque: 98 N m / 999 kgf cm / 72 lbf in.

Front suspension cross bar x Front suspension bracket.

Torque: 87 N m / 887 kgf cm / 64 lbf in.

Parking brake cable #2 x trailing arm.

Torque: 6.0 N m / 61 kgf cm / 53 lbf in.

Anti-skid sensor wire (for nut).

Torque: 5.0 N m / 51 kgf cm / 44 in. lbf.

Skid sensor wire (for bolt).

Torque: 8.5 N m / 87 kgf cm / 75 lbf in.

Rear speed sensor x rear suspension knuckle.

Torque: 8.5 N m / 87 kgf cm / 75 lbf in.

Rear Suspension Arm #2 x Rear Stabilizer Bar.

Torque: 30 Nm / 306 kgfcm / 22 in. lbf.

Rear anti-roll bar x rear stabilizer bar.

Torque: 74 N m / 755 kgf cm / 55 lbf in.

Rear Suspension Element x Rear Suspension Arm #2.