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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2008RAV4 4WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIRREAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
2008 Toyota RAV4 4WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)
Rear Wheel Alignment
2008 Toyota RAV4 4WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION Rear Wheel Alignment
SUSPENSION: REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT: ADJUSTMENT
NOTICE: For Zero Point Calibration information, please refer to: TSB T-SB-0020-8 (3/25/08).
ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT TIRE
(a) Inspect the tire Component Tests and General Diagnostics.
2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
(a) Measure the vehicle height Service and Repair.
3. INSPECT TOE-IN
Standard toe-in:
If the toe-in is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts and replace them if necessary.
4. ADJUST TOE-IN
(a) Measure the length of the left and right rear No. 1 suspension arms.
Standard difference :
1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) or less
(b) Loosen the 2 lock nuts of the adjusting tube.
HINT: Loosen the 2 lock nuts of the adjusting tube on the other side using the same procedure.
(c) If the difference between the length of the left and right rear No. 1 suspension arms is not within the specification, adjust the value to within the specification using the method below.
(1) If the toe-in value deviates towards the inside, turn the adjusting tube of the shorter No. 1 suspension arm assembly in the direction which increases arm length until the difference between the left and right suspension arms is within the specification.
(2) If the toe-in value deviates towards the outside, turn the adjusting tube of the longer No. 1 suspension arm assembly in the direction which decreases arm length until the difference between the left and right suspension arms is within the specification.
(3) Measure the toe-in again.
(d) Turn the left and right adjusting tubes in the same direction by the same amount to adjust the toe-in.
Adjustment Value:
2.3 +-1.0 mm (0.0905 +-0.0394 in.)
HINT:
- When the adjusting tube of the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH is turned one revolution in the direction of A in the illustration, the toe-in changes to the inside by approximately 3.7 mm (0.146 in.)
- When the adjusting tube of the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH is turned one revolution in the direction of B in the illustration, the toe-in changes to the outside by approximately 3.7 mm (0.146 in.).
(e) Tighten the lock nuts of the adjusting tube.
Torque: 56 Nm (571 kgf-cm, 41 ft-lbf)
NOTE: Make sure to hold the adjusting tube at the width across flats when tightening the nuts.
HINT: Tighten the 2 lock nuts of the adjusting tube on the other side using the same procedure.
5. INSPECT CAMBER
(a) Install the camber-caster-kingpin gauge or set the vehicle on the wheel alignment tester.
(b) Inspect the camber.
Standard camber:
HINT:
- *: w/ 3rd seat
- Camber is not adjustable. If the measurement is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear, and replace them if necessary.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.