2012 Toyota RAV4 SUV rear suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreRear axle brake


Rear axle brake caliper mounting support	64.91 lbf⋅ft64.91 lbf⋅ft88 N⋅m
Rear axle brake hose	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Use new screws
Rear axle brake line	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Rear axle wheel speed sensor	6.27 lbf⋅ft6.27 lbf⋅ft8.5 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle steering

expand_moreRear axle track rod


On rear axle	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
On wheel hub	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle suspension


Rear axle shock absorber	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension

expand_moreOn chassis


Rear axle carrier	92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m
Rear axle carrier stiffening plate	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m


Rear axle drive shaft	159.31 lbf⋅ft159.31 lbf⋅ft216 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle longitudinal control arm


On chassis	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
On rear axle	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m


Rear axle stabilizer mounting	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack control arm

expand_moreRear axle


Upper	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Lower	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m


Wheel hub wheel bearing	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 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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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. Rear 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 Rear 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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