expand_more2.0 VVT-i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 149 HP engine (2012.12–)
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
225/65 R 17
-0°09'+0°45'-0°45'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreWith standard chassis
225/65 R 17
-0°12'+0°45'-0°45'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_more2.0 VVT-i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 143 HP engine (2012.12–)
225/65 R 17
-0°09'+0°45'-0°45'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_more2.2 D4-D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP at 3600 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2012.12–)
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
225/65 R 17
-0°09'+0°45'-0°45'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreWith standard chassis
235/55 R 18
-0°13'+0°45'-0°45'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
225/65 R 17
-0°12'+0°45'-0°45'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreAll other modifications
225/65 R 17
-0°12'+0°45'-0°45'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreCamber rear
expand_more2.0 D4-D with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 122 HP at 3600 RPM, 300 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2012.12–)
225/65 R 17
-1°15'+0°45'-0°45'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°45'
expand_more2.0 VVT-i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 143 HP engine (2012.12–)
225/65 R 17
-1°04'+0°45'-0°45'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°45'
expand_more2.5 VVT-i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.5 L 177 HP engine (2012.12–)
225/65 R 17
-1°04'+0°45'-0°45'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
225/65 R 17
-1°07'+0°45'-0°45'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°45'
expand_moreWith standard chassis
235/55 R 18
-1°15'+0°45'-0°45'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°45'
225/65 R 17
-1°17'+0°45'-0°45'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°45'
expand_moreCaster front
expand_more2.0 VVT-i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 149 HP engine (2012.12–)
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
225/65 R 17
5°48'+0°45'-0°45'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreWith standard chassis
225/65 R 17
5°55'+0°45'-0°45'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_more2.0 VVT-i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 143 HP engine (2012.12–)
225/65 R 17
5°44'+0°45'-0°45'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_more2.2 D4-D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP at 3600 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2012.12–)
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
225/65 R 17
5°47'+0°45'-0°45'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreWith standard chassis
225/65 R 17
5°55'+0°45'-0°45'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreAll other modifications
225/65 R 17
5°53'+0°45'-0°45'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
Conditions for axle measurement
Vehicle unloaded, topped up, and with proper tyre pressure.
expand_moreFront axle unloaded weight position
expand_more2.0 VVT-i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 149 HP engine (2012.12–)
With heavy-duty chassis
3.58 in3.58 in91 mm
With standard chassis
4.02 in4.02 in102 mm
2.0 VVT-i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 143 HP engine (2012.12–)
3.66 in3.66 in93 mm
expand_more2.2 D4-D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP at 3600 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2012.12–)
With heavy-duty chassis
3.62 in3.62 in92 mm
With standard chassis
4.02 in4.02 in102 mm
2.5 VVT-i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.5 L 177 HP engine (2012.12–)
3.66 in3.66 in93 mm
All other modifications
4.02 in4.02 in102 mm
Front tire pressure
2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar
expand_moreRear axle unloaded weight position
2.0 D4-D with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 122 HP at 3600 RPM, 300 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2012.12–)
2.8 in2.8 in71 mm
2.0 VVT-i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 143 HP engine (2012.12–)
2.32 in2.32 in59 mm
2.5 VVT-i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.5 L 177 HP engine (2012.12–)
2.32 in2.32 in59 mm
expand_moreAll other modifications
With heavy-duty chassis
2.44 in2.44 in62 mm
With standard chassis
2.83 in2.83 in72 mm
Rear tire pressure
2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar
expand_moreSpreading
expand_more2.0 VVT-i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 149 HP engine (2012.12–)
With heavy-duty chassis
11°20'+0°30'-0°30'
With standard chassis
11°32'+0°30'-0°30'
2.0 VVT-i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 143 HP engine (2012.12–)
11°21'+0°30'-0°30'
expand_more2.2 D4-D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP at 3600 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2012.12–)
With heavy-duty chassis
11°20'+0°30'-0°30'
With standard chassis
11°33'+0°30'-0°30'
2.5 VVT-i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.5 L 177 HP engine (2012.12–)
11°21'+0°30'-0°30'
expand_moreAll other modifications
225/65 R 17
11°32'+0°30'-0°30'
Toe-in front (total toe)
0°06'+0°10'-0°10'
expand_moreToe-in front (total toe) in mm
2.0 VVT-i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 149 HP engine (2012.12–)
1.50+2.00+2.00 mm
expand_more2.0 VVT-i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 143 HP engine (2012.12–)
225/65 R 17
1.20+2.00-2.00 mm
2.2 D4-D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP at 3600 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2012.12–)
1.40+2.00+2.00 mm
2.2 D4-D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP, 340 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2012.12–)
1.40+2.00+2.00 mm
expand_moreAll other modifications
225/65 R 17
1.50+2.00+2.00 mm
Toe-in rear
0°11'+0°10'-0°10'
Toe-in rear in mm
2.30+1.00-1.00 mm
Tread front
5.12 ft5.12 ft1560 mm
Tread rear
5.12 ft5.12 ft1560 mm
Wheel base
8.73 ft8.73 ft2660 mm
Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 2012 Toyota RAV4 SUV.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Toyota RAV4 SUV user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Toyota warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Toyota RAV4 SUV service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2012 Toyota RAV4 SUV you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2012 Toyota RAV4 SUV generations
In 2012 Toyota offered 2 generations of the RAV4 SUV. Chassis specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.