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

expand_moreBrake hose

expand_moreBanjo screws


At the brake caliper	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m


Brake line	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Front axle brake caliper	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Front axle brake caliper mounting support	72.28 lbf⋅ft72.28 lbf⋅ft98 N⋅m
Wheel speed sensor	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering


Intermediate steering shaft	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Lower steering column joint	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Steering gear	101.78 lbf⋅ft101.78 lbf⋅ft138 N⋅m
Track rod end on stub axle	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Insert new locking pin.

expand_moreTrack rod end on track rod


Lock nuts	64.91 lbf⋅ft64.91 lbf⋅ft88 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension


Shock-absorber piston rod	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreSuspension strut


On chassis	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
On stub axle	177.01 lbf⋅ft177.01 lbf⋅ft240 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel suspension

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft


Variant 1	215.37 lbf⋅ft215.37 lbf⋅ft292 N⋅m
Diameter 30 mm
Variant 2	159.31 lbf⋅ft159.31 lbf⋅ft216 N⋅m
Diameter 26 mm


Front axle stabiliser mounting	64.17 lbf⋅ft64.17 lbf⋅ft87 N⋅m
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Support joint at the stub axle	98.1 lbf⋅ft98.1 lbf⋅ft133 N⋅m
Insert new locking pin.
Support joint at the transverse control arm	67.86 lbf⋅ft67.86 lbf⋅ft92 N⋅m

expand_moreLower front transverse control arm


With a special tool	129.07 lbf⋅ft129.07 lbf⋅ft175 N⋅m
Otherwise	171.85 lbf⋅ft171.85 lbf⋅ft233 N⋅m


Lower rear transverse control arm	171.85 lbf⋅ft171.85 lbf⋅ft233 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing

expand_moreOn stub axle


Wheel bearing unit	70.81 lbf⋅ft70.81 lbf⋅ft96 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.

Maintenance Items

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Service Intervals

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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.

Fourth generation

ALA4#, ASA44, AVA4#, WWA42, ZSA4#

2012 Toyota RAV4 SUV Third generation second facelift Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2012 Toyota RAV4 SUV generations

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Toyota RAV4 SUV Third generation second facelift model years

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