1999 Toyota RAV4 Suspension & Steering Torque Specs

OEM-referenced torque, socket, and thread specs for the 29 front and rear suspension and steering fasteners on the 1999 Toyota RAV4 — including the Rear Trailing Arm to Body Bolt (torques to 133 Nm (98 ft-lbs), 21mm socket, M14x1.5 thread). Every value is safety-critical; verify against your service manual and use a calibrated torque wrench. Full bolt specs for the rest of the vehicle are linked below.

Control Arms & Ball Joints torque — 1999 Toyota RAV4

On the 1999 Toyota RAV4, the control arms & ball joints fasteners are: Rear Trailing Arm to Body Bolt (torques to 133 Nm (98 ft-lbs), 21mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Front Lower Control Arm Front Pivot Bolt (torques to 171 Nm (126 ft-lbs), 21mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Front Lower Ball Joint to Control Arm Bolt/Nuts (torques to 127 Nm (94 ft-lbs), 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread); Rear Lower Arm to Trailing Arm Bolts (torques to 103 Nm (76 ft-lbs), 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread); Rear Upper Arm to Trailing Arm Fasteners (torques to 103 Nm (76 ft-lbs), 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread); Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing Bracket Bolts (torques to 137 Nm (101 ft-lbs), 21mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Rear Hub Bearing to Trailing Arm Bolt (torques to 80 Nm (59 ft-lbs), 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Struts, Shocks & Springs torque — 1999 Toyota RAV4

On the 1999 Toyota RAV4, the struts, shocks & springs fasteners are: Rear Shock Absorber Lower Mount Bolt (torques to 140 Nm (103 ft-lbs), 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread); Front Strut Upper Mounting Nuts (torques to 80 Nm (59 ft-lbs), 17mm socket, M10x1.25 thread); Front Strut Piston Rod Nut (torques to 46 Nm (34 ft-lbs), 22mm / 6mm hex to hold rod socket, M14x1.5 thread); Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount Nut (torques to 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs), 14mm / 17mm (OEM or OME) socket, M10x1.25 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Sway Bar & Stabilizer Links torque — 1999 Toyota RAV4

On the 1999 Toyota RAV4, the sway bar & stabilizer links fasteners are: Front Stabilizer Bar Link Nut (4-Door) (torques to 113 Nm (83 ft-lbs), 17mm / 6mm hex socket, M12x1.25 thread); Rear Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolt (torques to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs), 12mm socket, M8x1.25 thread); Front Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolt (torques to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs), 12mm socket, M8x1.25 thread); Rear Stabilizer Bar Link Nut (torques to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs), 14mm socket, M10x1.25 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Steering (Tie Rods & Linkage) torque — 1999 Toyota RAV4

On the 1999 Toyota RAV4, the steering (tie rods & linkage) fasteners are: Front Lower Ball Joint to Steering Knuckle Nut (torques to 127 Nm (94 ft-lbs), 21mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Power Steering Pressure Line Union Bolt (torques to 52 Nm (38 ft-lbs), 22mm socket, M16x1.5 thread); Front Hub Bearing to Steering Knuckle Bolt (torques to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs), 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread); Front Strut to Steering Knuckle Bolt/Nut (torques to 159 Nm (117 ft-lbs), 21mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Tie Rod Lock Nut (Adjuster) (torques to 56 Nm (41 ft-lbs), 19mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Steering Shaft U-Joint Pinch Bolt (torques to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs), 12mm socket, M8x1.25 thread); Power Steering Pump Bolt (torques to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs), 14mm socket, M10x1.25 thread); Power Steering Pump Mounting Bracket to Engine Bolt (torques to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs), 14mm socket, M10x1.25 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Other Suspension Fasteners torque — 1999 Toyota RAV4

On the 1999 Toyota RAV4, the other suspension fasteners fasteners are: Front Suspension Crossmember Bolt (Rear) (torques to 137 Nm (101 ft-lbs), 21mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Front Suspension Crossmember Bolt (Front) (torques to 206 Nm (152 ft-lbs), 22mm socket, M16x1.5 thread); Front Engine Mount to Crossmember Bolt (torques to 80 Nm (59 ft-lbs), 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

How to torque RAV4 suspension & steering fasteners

Torque suspension and steering fasteners with the vehicle at ride height (wheels loaded) wherever a bushing is involved — tightening a control-arm or sway-bar bushing bolt with the suspension hanging pre-loads the rubber and it fails early. Clean the threads, start every fastener by hand to avoid cross-threading, and make the final pass with a calibrated torque wrench rather than an impact gun. Ball-joint and tie-rod castle nuts take a new cotter pin; never back a castle nut off to line up the hole — only tighten to the next slot.

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