2012 Toyota RAV4 SUV front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake


Bleed valve	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Brake hose	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m
Front axle brake caliper	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Front axle brake caliper mounting support	78.92 lbf⋅ft78.92 lbf⋅ft107 N⋅m
Wheel speed sensor	6.27 lbf⋅ft6.27 lbf⋅ft8.5 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering


Lower steering column joint	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Steering gear	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Steering gear heat protection plate	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Track rod end on stub axle	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Track rod end on track rod	64.91 lbf⋅ft64.91 lbf⋅ft88 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension


Suspension strut bearing pedestal	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Shock-absorber piston rod	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m

expand_moreSuspension strut


On wheel hub	177.01 lbf⋅ft177.01 lbf⋅ft240 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel suspension

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft


Diameter 26,5 mm	159.31 lbf⋅ft159.31 lbf⋅ft216 N⋅m
Otherwise	215.37 lbf⋅ft215.37 lbf⋅ft292 N⋅m


Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser	67.86 lbf⋅ft67.86 lbf⋅ft92 N⋅m
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Support joint at the transverse control arm	67.86 lbf⋅ft67.86 lbf⋅ft92 N⋅m
Supporting joint on the suspension strut mounting	98.1 lbf⋅ft98.1 lbf⋅ft133 N⋅m
Lower front transverse control arm	171.85 lbf⋅ft171.85 lbf⋅ft233 N⋅m
Lower rear transverse control arm	157.84 lbf⋅ft157.84 lbf⋅ft214 N⋅m
Stabilizer of front axle on axle	64.17 lbf⋅ft64.17 lbf⋅ft87 N⋅m

expand_moreWheels and tires


Tire pressure sensors	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Wheel attachment	75.97 lbf⋅ft75.97 lbf⋅ft103 N⋅m

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.

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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.

Third generation second facelift

ACA3#, ALA3#, GSA33, ZSA3#

2012 Toyota RAV4 SUV Fourth generation Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2012 Toyota RAV4 SUV generations

Third generation second facelift

Toyota RAV4 SUV Fourth generation model years

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