wheel alignment TOYOTA RAV4 1996 Service User Guide

W01205
1
2
R10746
R10747
SA0028
AB
FrontA B
A: Inside
B: Outside SA−6
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(i) Follow the above mentioned steps again. Between the
step (b) and (c), exchange 1 or 2 selected bolts.
HINT:
When exchanging the 2 bolts, exchange 1 bolt for each time.
6. ADJUST TOE−IN
(a) Remove the boot clamps.
(b) Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
(c) Turn the left and right rack ends an equal amount to adjust
the toe−in.
HINT:
Try to adjust the toe−in to the center value.
Make sure that the length of the left and right rack ends
is the same.
Tie rod end length difference:
1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
(d) Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.
Torque: 56 N·m (570 kgf·cm, 41 ft·lbf)
(e) Place the boot on the seat and install the clamp.
HINT:
Make sure that the boots are not twisted.
7. INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE
Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle.
Inside wheel33°15’ ± 2.0° (33.25° ± 2.0°)
Outside wheel: Reference28°05’ (28.08°)
If the wheel angles differ from the standard specification, adjust
the toe−in.

SA0T8−05
SA3213
AB
D
Front
C
W01763
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SA−7
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
INSPECTION
1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (See page SA−4)
NOTICE:
Before inspect the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle
height to specification.
2. INSTALL CAMBER−CASTER−KINGPIN GAUGE OR
ONTO WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER
Follow the specifications of the equipment manufacturer.
3. INSPECT CAMBER
2WD4WD
Camber
Left−right error−1°20’ ± 45’
(1.33° ± 0.75°)
45’ (0.75°) or less−1°05’ ± 45’
(1.08° ± 0.75°)
45’ (0.75°) or less
If the camber is not within the specification, adjust it by the cam-
ber adjust cam.
4. INSPECT TOE−IN
2WD
To e−in
(total)A + B: 0°20’ ± 0’10’ (0.33° ± 0.17°)
C − D: 4 ± 2 mm (0.16 ± 0.08 in.)
4WD
To e−in
(total)A + B: 0°15’ ± 0’10’ (0.25° ± 0.17°)
C − D: 3 ± 2 mm (0.12 ± 0.08 in.)
If the toe−in is not within the specification, adjust it by the toe−
adjust cam.
If the toe−in is not within the specification, adjust it by the toe−
adjust cam.
5. ADJUST CAMBER
(a) Loosen the camber adjust cam lock bolt.
(b) Turn the camber adjust cam to adjust camber.
HINT:
Try to adjust the camber to the center value.
The camber will change about 16’ (0.27°) with each grad-
uation of the cam.
(c) Torque the lock bolt.
Torque: 113 N·m (1,150 kgf·cm, 83 ft·lbf)

R10782
W01761
SA−8
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
6. ADJUST TOE−IN
(a) Measure the distance between each wheel disc and cor-
ner of the cam bracket, then confirm that both are the
same.
Left−right difference: 1 mm (0.04 in.) or less
If the left−right difference is larger than 1 mm (0.04 in.), adjust
it by following the procedures below.
(b) Loosen the toe−adjust cam lock bolt.
(c) Turn the toe−adjust cam an equal amount to adjust toe−
in.
HINT:
Try it adjust the tie−in to the center value.
The toe−in will change about 2.5 mm (0.10 in.) with each
graduation of the cam (both side).
(d) Torque the lock bolts.
Torque: 132 N·m (1,350 kgf·cm, 97 ft·lbf)

SA0TD−04
SA−16
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA−10).
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page DI−257) AND FRONT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SA−4)

SA0TJ−07
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
SA−31
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order removal (See page SA−20).
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page DI−257) AND FRONT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SA−4)
HINT:
Coat the oil seal lip with MP grease.
Except 2WD RH:
Before installing the drive shaft, set the snap ring opening side facing downward.
Except 2WD RH:
Whether or not the drive shaft is making contact with the pinion shaft can be known by sound or feeling
when driving it in.
Except 2WD RH:
After installation, check that there is 2 − 3 mm (0.08 − 0.12 in.) of play in axial direction.
Except 2WD RH:
After installation, check that the drive shaft can not be pulled out by hand.

SA0TQ−01
SA−38
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA−33).
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SA−4)

SA0TT−01
SA−42
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA−40).
AFTER INSTALLATION CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SA−4)

SA0UX−04
SA−100
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SUSPENSION ARM AND COIL SPRING
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA−96).
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page DI−257) AND REAR WHEEL
ALIGNMENT (See page SA−7)

SR0FD−01
SR−2
− STEERINGTROUBLESHOOTING
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in the order shown. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Hard steering
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Power steering fluid level (Low)
3. Drive belt (Loose)
4. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Steering system joints (Worn)
6. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
7. Steering column (Binding)
8. Power steering vane pump
9. Power steering gearSA−2
SR−5
SR−3
SA−4
−
SA−45
−
SR−31
SR−44
Poor return
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering column (Binding)
4. Power steering gearSA−2
SA−4
−
SR−44
Excessive play
1. Steering system joints (Worn)
2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
3. Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn)
4. Front wheel bearing (Worn)
5. Power steering gear−
SA−45
−
SA−4
SR−44
Abnormal noise
1. Power steering fluid level (Low)
2. Steering system joints (Worn)
3. Power steering vane pump
4. Power steering gearSR−5
−
SR−31
SR−44

− STEERINGPOWER STEERING GEAR
SR−61
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
12. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE (See page SR−19)
13. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
(a) Align the matchmarks on the wheel and steering column
main shaft.
(b) Temporarily tighten the wheel set nut.
(c) Connect the connector.
14. BLEED POWER STEERING SYSTEM
(See page SR−4)
15. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
16. TORQUE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT
Torque: 34 N·m (350 kgf·cm, 25 ft·lbf)
17. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD (See page SR−19)
18. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(See page SA−4)