How To Replace Front Struts 2006-12 Toyota RAV4

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Front struts contain the shock absorbing dampers that provide stability for your vehicle. When they wear out the ride can get bouncy and dangerous. This video shows you how to install new struts on your 2006-2012 Toyota RAV4.
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This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2006 Toyota Rav4
2007 Toyota Rav4
2008 Toyota Rav4
2009 Toyota Rav4
2010 Toyota Rav4
2011 Toyota Rav4
2012 Toyota Rav4
Tools you will need:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/oTa/1AX...
• 14mm Wrench 1aau.to/oog/1AX...
• 22mm Wrench
• 14mm Socket 1aau.to/oSN/1AX...
• 17mm Socket 1aau.to/oSN/1AX...
• 21mm Socket 1aau.to/ouz/1AX...
• 22mm Socket 1aau.to/odq/1AX...
• Strut Spring Compression Tool
• Trim Tool Set 1aau.to/ord/1AX...
• Locking Pliers 1aau.to/oc3/1AX...
• 3/8 Inch Air Impact Gun
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oWV/1AX...
• Socket Driver
• Swivel
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oBC/1AX...
• Bungee Cord
• Rust Penetrant
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/opS/1AX...
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/oot/1AX...
• Wheel Chocks
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[@phenixwars1]

First video I've seen that uses a strap to hold the wheel so it doesn't fall. Great idea!

[@houladog]

on pre assembled struts with coils already installed, how wld you mix the oil inside the shock? or is it needed?

[@kaffetrakter4174]

You were lucky with that sway bar link. I always buy new ones, along with struts, i just cut them right off, dont bother trying to undo them. Difficult to get them off without destroying them as a diyer with limited tools

[@sharonkarnes3687]

Geez what a great video. Thank you so much.

[@dsperfslage2]

Nice job

[@s2ramz]

Very detailed how-to video, thank you, what kind of gloves are those?

[@johnwalters4794]

Very helpful lndeed, thank you

[@bnelson313braveheart]

Very well done!

[@JohnSmith-ok9sn]

Thank You!

[@kevinsweeney176]

Go girl great video,thank you 💙😊👍

[@mig2182]

This is a very good video!! Good job keep it going!

[@AmeriFanPicker]

Hmmm….didn’t realize you could do it without undoing the knuckle. I swapped a junkyard strut tower onto my Vibe, yeah a gamble I know but was a good learning experience. It ended up not really being any better so I just put my old one back on and returned them. Anyhow, I went through all the work of taking off the knuckle…or at least letting it hanng there on the ball joint (axle out of course so I don’t think there was any chance of pulling the cv apart. I’d previously replaced the knuckles with loaded knuckle assemblies).

[@scottrandolph6863]

Super great vid. Thank you! Is that Jersey, Boston or NY accent?

[@wilfredoortiz3150]

Well presentation

[@fw1421]

You’re replacing everything but the spring. Why not get an assembly? They are almost the same price as the single shock.

[@jenz695]

Do you need to do an alignment after?

[@TRQ]

+Jenz Yes, an alignment would need to be done after the installation.

[@JohnJohnson-ed8tr]

Macho man I love that

[@JohnJohnson-ed8tr]

Better than the average man

[@jimbailie8493]

She did not show torquing the upper shock bolt/ nut or she forgot to do it.

[@masonichisenga3032]

I dropped the CV joint out. How do I correct that?

[@TRQ]

+Masoni Chisenga This procedure might be different for your application. We do not currently have a how-to video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@stephenyoungblood3683]

I cannot believe you used an impact wrench to assemble the new one. 😮😵‍💫👎🏼

[@melissawey2104]

Why did you put on a piece that old and worn out and then put it back on the car😣

[@lixsrod8175]

Maybe just to show people they can if they have to. Quit being petty wey

[@jenz695]

Do you need to do an alignment after?

[@TRQ]

+Jenz Yes, an alignment would need to be done afterwards.