How to service and repair the rear control arm on 2001 Toyota RAV4?

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Service and repair of the rear control arm should start with rear wheel removal after achieving 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.) of torque. The 4WD vehicle requires removal of the rear drive shaft. You should disconnect the ABS speed sensor for 2WD vehicles that have this system by removing two 19 Nm (190 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.) torqued bolts from the connector and wire. Disconnect the sensor by removing its bolt with 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 inch lbs.) torque before you remove the 2 bolts that disconnect the speed sensor wire harness to the No. 1 suspension arm with equal torque. The brake drum removal process starts with disconnecting the brake line through 2 bolt removal at 19 Nm (190 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.) torque and separating the parking brake cable by removing its bolts. You must first disconnect the rear axle hub and then remove the shock absorber and the stabilizer bar and link from the lower suspension arm. Both the upper suspension arms should be taken out by first removing 2 bolts and 2 nuts and applying 113 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft. lbs.) torque to each arm before proceeding to the opposite side. The removal procedure for the lower suspension arm includes marking the camber adjust cam and suspension member and then unbolt and unfasten the camber adjust cam and lower suspension arm with a torque of 113 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft. lbs.) while repeating the steps for the other side. To remove the coil spring and rear No. 1 suspension arm begin by adding matchmarks both to the toe-adjust cam and body then loosen the bolt while removing the coil spring and upper insulator. Installation requires fitting the lower end of the coil spring to the gap of the No. 1 suspension arm. The procedure for installation start with removing a bolt and toe-adjust cam, two attachments, nut and lower suspension arm at 132 Nm (1,350 kgf-cm, 98 ft. lbs.) then secure the bolt when the suspension stabilizes. Use a torque of 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.) to remove the spring bumper by taking out its bolt. To perform the replacement install the new pivot pin by removing the 2 bolts then installing it with the 2 bolts tightened to 30 Nm (310 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lbs.). Use Special Service Tool: 09649-17010 along with 09710-30050 and the press to remove the bushing from No.1 suspension arm before placing a fresh bushing on the same arm for installation with 09710-30050 and a press under the condition that the bushing stays free from oil or grease. Finish the installation process by checking the ABS speed sensor signal and rear wheel alignment after following an opposite sequence to removal procedures.

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