2021 Toyota RAV4 Suspension & Steering Torque Specs

OEM-referenced torque, socket, and thread specs for the 73 front and rear suspension and steering fasteners on the 2021 Toyota RAV4 — including the Rear Trailing Arm to Body Bolt (torques to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs), 19mm 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 — 2021 Toyota RAV4

On the 2021 Toyota RAV4, the control arms & ball joints fasteners are: Rear Trailing Arm to Body Bolt (torques to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs), 19mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Front Lower Ball Joint Nut (torques to 133 Nm (98 ft-lbs), 21mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Front Hub Bearing Bolts (Hub to Knuckle) (torques to 120 Nm (89 ft-lbs), 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread); Front Lower Control Arm to Front Frame Bolt 1 & 2 (torques to 200 Nm (148 ft-lbs), 21mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Front Lower Control Arm to Front Frame Bolt 3 (torques to 135 Nm (100 ft-lbs), 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread); Rear Trailing Arm to Rear Axle Carrier — Bolt A (torques to 135 Nm (100 ft-lbs), 19mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Front Lower Control Arm Ball Joint to Lower Arm / Knuckle (torques to 92 Nm (68 ft-lbs), 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread); Front Lower Control Arm to Front Frame (Rear Bushing Bolts) (torques to 233 Nm (172 ft-lbs), 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 — 2021 Toyota RAV4

On the 2021 Toyota RAV4, the struts, shocks & springs fasteners are: Front Strut-to-Knuckle Bolt (torques to 290 Nm (214 ft-lbs), 19mm (with 17mm wrench on bolt head) socket, M14x1.5 thread); Rear Shock Absorber Upper Nuts (torques to 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs), 14mm socket, M10x1.25 thread); Front Strut Top Mount Nuts (Upper Strut) (torques to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs), 14mm socket, M10x1.25 thread); Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bolt (to Axle Carrier) (torques to 125 Nm (92 ft-lbs), 19mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Front Strut Piston Rod Top Nut (Strut Disassembly/Reassembly) (torques to 47 Nm (35 ft-lbs), 17mm (hold rod with 6mm hex) socket, M10x1.25 thread); Rear Shock Absorber Lower Nut (to Rear Axle Carrier) (torques to 125 Nm (92 ft-lbs), Ball joint lock nut wrench (SST) + 19mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Rear Shock Absorber Body Bolts (to Chassis) (torques to 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs), 14mm socket, M10x1.25 thread); Front Strut Upper Mount Nuts (to Body) (torques to 50 Nm (37 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 — 2021 Toyota RAV4

On the 2021 Toyota RAV4, the sway bar & stabilizer links fasteners are: Front Stabilizer Link Nut (End Link) (torques to 74 Nm (55 ft-lbs), 17mm (hold stud with 6mm hex) socket, M12x1.25 thread); Front Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolt (torques to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs), 14mm socket, M10x1.25 thread); Front Stabilizer Link Nut (to Front Strut) (torques to 74 Nm (55 ft-lbs), 18mm (hold ball stud with 6mm hex) socket, M12x1.25 thread); Front Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolts (to Front Frame) (torques to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs), 14mm socket, M10x1.25 thread); Front Stabilizer (Sway Bar) Link to Strut Nut (torques to 74 Nm (55 ft-lbs), 18mm (with 6mm hex to hold ball stud) socket, M12x1.25 thread); Front Stabilizer (Sway Bar) Bracket Bolts (torques to 44 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 — 2021 Toyota RAV4

On the 2021 Toyota RAV4, the steering (tie rods & linkage) fasteners are: Tie Rod Inner Lock Nut (Jam Nut) (torques to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs), 24mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Steering Wheel Center Nut (torques to 62 Nm (46 ft-lbs), 21mm socket, M33x1.5 thread); Steering Column Bolt / Universal Joint (torques to 36 Nm (27 ft-lbs), 14mm socket, M10x1.25 thread); Front Tie Rod End Nut (torques to 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs), 19mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Steering Gear Heat Insulator Bolts (to Steering Rack) (torques to 8.0 Nm (71 in-lbs), 10mm socket, M6x1.0 thread); Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly Bolt (torques to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs), 14mm socket, M10x1.25 thread); Tie Rod End Nut (to Steering Knuckle) (torques to 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs), 19mm (cotter pin nut) socket, M12x1.25 thread); Front ABS Speed Sensor Bolt (to Steering Knuckle) (torques to 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs), 10mm socket, M6x1.0 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 — 2021 Toyota RAV4

On the 2021 Toyota RAV4, the other suspension fasteners fasteners are: Rear Wheel Alignment Toe Adjust Cam Nut (torques to 103 Nm (76 ft-lbs), 19mm (hold cam with 17mm during torque) socket, M14x1.5 thread); Rear No. 2 Suspension Arm Nut (Lower Trailing/Lateral Arm) (torques to 100 Nm (74 ft-lbs), 19mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Front Frame Assembly / Subframe — Main Bolts (A) (torques to 135 Nm (100 ft-lbs), 21mm socket, M16x1.5 thread); Rear No. 1 Suspension Arm to Rear Axle Carrier (torques to 73 Nm (54 ft-lbs), 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread); Rear Axle Hub Bolts (Hub to Carrier — FWD/AWD) (torques to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs), 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread); Front Suspension Crossmember to Body Bolts — Rear Side (torques to 157 Nm (115 ft-lbs), 21mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Rear No. 2 Suspension Arm Nut (torques to 100 Nm (74 ft-lbs), 21mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Rear Suspension Member to Body Nuts — Nut B (torques to 158 Nm (117 ft-lbs), 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.

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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