in your garage to make future searches easy.

Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake
Bleed valve 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Brake hose 21.39 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake caliper 25.08 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake caliper mounting support 78.92 lbf⋅ft
Wheel speed sensor 6.27 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle steering
Lower steering column joint 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Steering gear 81.13 lbf⋅ft
Steering gear heat protection plate 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Track rod end on stub axle 36.14 lbf⋅ft
Track rod end on track rod 64.91 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle suspension
Suspension strut bearing pedestal 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Shock-absorber piston rod 34.67 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSuspension strut
On wheel hub 177.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreWheel suspension
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
Diameter 26,5 mm 159.31 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 215.37 lbf⋅ft
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser 67.86 lbf⋅ft
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut 54.58 lbf⋅ft
Support joint at the transverse control arm 67.86 lbf⋅ft
Supporting joint on the suspension strut mounting 98.1 lbf⋅ft
Lower front transverse control arm 171.85 lbf⋅ft
Lower rear transverse control arm 157.84 lbf⋅ft
Stabilizer of front axle on axle 64.17 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreWheels and tires
Tire pressure sensors 2.95 lbf⋅ft
Wheel attachment 75.97 lbf⋅ft

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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

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. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Toyota RAV4 SUV Fourth generation model years

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