2015 Toyota RAV4 Suspension & Steering Torque Specs

OEM-referenced torque, socket, and thread specs for the 23 front and rear suspension and steering fasteners on the 2015 Toyota RAV4 — including the Front Lower Ball Joint Nut (torques to 133 Nm (98 ft-lbs), 19mm (castle nut) 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 — 2015 Toyota RAV4

On the 2015 Toyota RAV4, the control arms & ball joints fasteners are: Front Lower Ball Joint Nut (torques to 133 Nm (98 ft-lbs), 19mm (castle nut) socket, M14x1.5 thread); Front Lower Control Arm to Subframe Bolt (Rear Pivot) (torques to 233 Nm (172 ft-lbs), 22mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Rear Upper Control Arm Bolt/Nut (torques to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs), 17mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Front Lower Ball Joint to Control Arm Bolt (Press-In Type) (torques to 92 Nm (68 ft-lbs), 17mm socket, M10x1.25 thread); Rear Lower Arm Pivot Bolt (No. 2 Lower Arm) (torques to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs), 17mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Rear Trailing Arm Bolt (torques to 200 Nm (148 ft-lbs) [body end]; 150 Nm (111 ft-lbs) [axle carrier end], 22mm socket, M16x1.5 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 — 2015 Toyota RAV4

On the 2015 Toyota RAV4, the struts, shocks & springs fasteners are: Front Strut Tower Nuts (Upper Mount to Body) (torques to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs), 14mm socket, M10x1.25 thread); Front Strut to Knuckle Bolt/Nut (torques to 240 Nm (177 ft-lbs), 22mm socket, M16x1.5 thread); Rear Shock Absorber to Axle Carrier Bolt (torques to 80 Nm (59 ft-lbs), 19mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Front Strut Upper Mount Nut (Piston Rod Nut) (torques to 47 Nm (35 ft-lbs), 14mm with 6mm Allen counterhold socket, M12x1.25 thread); Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount Nut (torques to 80 Nm (59 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.

Sway Bar & Stabilizer Links torque — 2015 Toyota RAV4

On the 2015 Toyota RAV4, the sway bar & stabilizer links fasteners are: Front Sway Bar End Link Nut (torques to 74 Nm (55 ft-lbs), 17mm with 5mm Allen counterhold socket, M12x1.25 thread); Rear Sway Bar Bracket Bolt (torques to 60 Nm (44 ft-lbs), 14mm socket, M10x1.25 thread); Rear Sway Bar End Link Nut (torques to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs), 14mm with hex key counterhold 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 — 2015 Toyota RAV4

On the 2015 Toyota RAV4, the steering (tie rods & linkage) fasteners are: Tie Rod Jam Nut (Lock Nut) (torques to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs), 24mm socket, M12x1.25 thread); Steering Shaft U-Joint Pinch Bolt (Intermediate Shaft) (torques to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs), 12mm socket, M8x1.25 thread); Tie Rod End Nut (torques to 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs), 19mm (castle nut) socket, M12x1.25 thread); Steering Rack (Gear) Mount Bolt (torques to 138 Nm (102 ft-lbs), 19mm socket, M14x1.5 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.

Wheel Hub & Bearing torque — 2015 Toyota RAV4

On the 2015 Toyota RAV4, the wheel hub & bearing fasteners are: Rear Hub Bearing Assembly Bolt (torques to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs), 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread); Wheel Hub Bearing Assembly Bolt (Front) (torques to 90 Nm (66 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.

Other Suspension Fasteners torque — 2015 Toyota RAV4

On the 2015 Toyota RAV4, the other suspension fasteners fasteners are: Rear No. 1 Lateral Arm (Lower Lateral Arm) Bolt (torques to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs) [inner]; 100 Nm (74 ft-lbs) [outer], 17mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Rear Engine Mount (Torque Rod) Insulator to Subframe Bolt (torques to 95 Nm (70 ft-lbs), 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread); Front Subframe (Crossmember) to Body Bolt (torques to 137 Nm (101 ft-lbs), 19mm socket, M14x1.5 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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