REAR SUSPENSION: REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (for Gasoline Model AWD): REMOVAL; 2023 MY RAV4 [10/2022

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM1000000026O9R
Model Year Start: 2023	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [10/2022 - 10/2023]
Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (for Gasoline Model AWD): REMOVAL; 2023 MY RAV4 [10/2022 - 10/2023]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear suspension member sub-assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed
*: When performing learning using the Techstream. Click here
Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected	Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes)	Stop and start system
	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane control system
		Parking support brake system (for Gasoline model)*
		Pre-collision system
	Reset back door close position	Power back door system (for Gasoline model)
	Back door lock initialization	Power door lock control system
Rear wheel alignment adjustment	Perform "Reset Memory". Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information memorization.	VSC is disabled or malfunctions DTCs are output Slip indicator light illuminates ABS warning light illuminates
Suspension, tires, etc. (The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement.)	Television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)	Parking assist monitor system
	Parking assist ECU initialization	Panoramic view monitor system (for Gasoline model)
Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired	Inspection after repair	Poor idle, etc. Engine start function, etc.

CAUTION:

To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

NOTICE:

After the ignition switch is turned off, the audio and visual system records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, make sure to wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
When the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal and the security lock setting has been enabled, multi-display operations will be disabled upon next startup unless the password is entered. Be sure to check the security lock setting before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE TORQUE VECTORING DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for Torque Vectoring Differential)

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2. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (except Torque Vectoring Differential)

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3. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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4. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

5. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the bolt, nut and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

6. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

7. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) except Torque Vectoring Differential, w/ Height Control Sensor:

(1) Disengage the 7 clamps to separate the differential carrier wire harness.

(b) except Torque Vectoring Differential, w/o Height Control Sensor:

(1) Disengage the 6 clamps to separate the differential carrier wire harness.

(c) Using an engine lifter and 4 attachments or equivalent tools, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

CAUTION:

The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.

NOTICE:

Use attachments or equivalent tools to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.

*a	Engine Lifter
*b	Attachment
	Attachment and Wooden Block Placement Location

(d) Remove the 2 bolts, 4 nuts, 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers, rear suspension member lower brace LH and rear suspension member lower brace RH.

(e) Slowly lower the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

When lowering the rear suspension member sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed to the vehicle.

(f) for TMC Made:

(1) Remove the 4 rear suspension member cushions from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

HINT:

Make sure to place an identification mark on the rear suspension member cushion so that they can be reinstalled to their original positions.

(g) for TMMC Made:

(1) Remove the 2 rear suspension member cushions and 2 upper differential support member stoppers from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

HINT:

Make sure to place an identification mark on the rear suspension member cushion and upper differential support member stopper so that they can be reinstalled to their original positions.

8. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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9. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

10. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side)

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11. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

12. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION LH

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13. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

14. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION

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15. REMOVE HOLE PLUG

(a) Remove the 10 hole plugs from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

HINT:

There are 2 different shapes of hole plug.