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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Toyota RAV4 2-Door 2WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE)FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Rear Wheel Alignment
NOTICE: For Zero Point Calibration information, please refer to: TSB T-SB-0020-8 (3/25/08).
INSPECTION
1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
2. INSTALL CAMBER-CASTER-KINGPIN GAUGE OR ONTO WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER
Follow the specifications of the equipment manufacturer.
3. INSPECT CAMBER
Tire size: 215/70R16
2 Door
4 Door
Tire size: 235/60R16
If the camber is not within the specification, adjust it by the camber adjust cam.
4. 2WD: INSPECT TOE-IN
2 Door
4 Door
5. 4WD: INSPECT TOE-IN
Tire size: 215/70R16
Tire size: 235/60R16
2 Door
4 Door
If the toe-in is not within the specification, adjust it by the toe-adjust cam.
6. ADJUST CAMBER
a. Loosen the camber adjust cam lock bolt.
b. Turn the camber adjust cam to adjust camber.
HINT:
- Try to adjust the camber to the center value.
- The camber will change about 16' (0.27°) with each graduation of the cam.
c. Torque the lock bolt.
Torque: 113 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft. lbs.)
7. ADJUST TOE-IN
a. Measure the distance between each wheel disc and corner of the cam bracket, then confirm that both are the same.
No.2 lower suspension arm length difference: 1 mm (0.04 inch) or less
If the left-right difference is larger than 1 mm (0.04 inch), adjust it by following the procedures below.
b. Loosen the toe-adjust cam lock bolt.
c. Turn the toe-adjust cam an equal amount to adjust toe-in.
HINT:
- Try it adjust the tie-in to the center value.
- The toe-in will change about 2.5 mm (0.10 inch) with each graduation of the cam (both side).
d. Torque the lock bolts.
Torque: 132 Nm (1,350 kgf-cm, 97 ft. lbs.)
INSPECTION
1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
2. INSTALL CAMBER-CASTER-KINGPIN GAUGE OR ONTO WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER
Follow the specifications of the equipment manufacturer.
3. INSPECT CAMBER
Tire size: 215/70R16
2 Door
4 Door
Tire size: 235/60R16
If the camber is not within the specification, adjust it by the camber adjust cam.
Measuring Point Reference:
4. 2WD: INSPECT TOE-IN
2 Door
4 Door
5. 4WD: INSPECT TOE-IN
Tire size: 215/70R16
Tire size: 235/60R16
2 Door
4 Door
If the toe-in is not within the specification, adjust it by the toe-adjust cam.
6. ADJUST CAMBER
a. Loosen the camber adjust cam lock bolt.
b. Turn the camber adjust cam to adjust camber.
HINT:
- Try to adjust the camber to the center value.
- The camber will change about 16' (0.27°) with each graduation of the cam.
c. Torque the lock bolt.
Torque: 113 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft. lbs.)
7. ADJUST TOE-IN
a. Measure the distance between each wheel disc and corner of the cam bracket, then confirm that both are the same.
No.2 lower suspension arm length difference: 1 mm (0.04 inch) or less
If the left-right difference is larger than 1 mm (0.04 inch), adjust it by following the procedures below.
b. Loosen the toe-adjust cam lock bolt.
c. Turn the toe-adjust cam an equal amount to adjust toe-in.
HINT:
- Try it adjust the tie-in to the center value.
- The toe-in will change about 2.5 mm (0.10 inch) with each graduation of the cam (both side).
d. Torque the lock bolts.
Torque: 132 Nm (1,350 kgf-cm, 97 ft. lbs.)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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