Change Car Shock Absorbers Toyota RAV4

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h00–5h00 ~200–500£
Estimated time 2h00–5h00
Estimated labour cost ~200–500£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
RAV4 1994-2005 1
  • 2.0i Petrol (3S-FE)
RAV4 2000-2006 3
  • 1.8 VVT-i Petrol (1ZZ-FE)
  • 2.0 D4-D Diesel (1CD-FTV)
  • 2.0 VVT-i Petrol (1AZ-FE)
RAV4 2005-2013 8
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (1AZ-FE)
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (3ZR-FAE)
  • 2.2 16V D-4D Diesel (2AD-FHV)
  • 2.2 16V D-4D Diesel (2AD-FHV)
  • 2.2 16V D-4D Diesel (2AD-FTV)
  • 2.2 16V D-4D Diesel (2AD-FTV)
  • 2.4 16V Petrol (2AZ-FE)
  • 3.5 Petrol (2GR-FE)
RAV4 2012-2019 3
  • 2.0 D-4D Diesel (2WW (N47C20A))
  • 2.5 Hybrid Electricity,Petrol (2AR-FXE)
  • 2.5 Petrol (2AR-FE)
RAV4 2019-2025 3
  • 2.0 Petrol (M20A-FKS)
  • 2.5 HEV Electricity,Petrol (A25A-FXS)
  • 2.5 PHEV Electricity,Petrol (A25A-FXS)
Renew both front shock absorbers 2h00–5h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 1h30–4h00

What is the function of Toyota RAV4 shock absorbers?

The shock absorber controls the relative movement between the wheel and the vehicle body. This control is essential for good road holding, preventing loss of grip between the tyres and the road surface, and ensuring passenger comfort.

When should you change the Toyota RAV4 shock absorbers?

Shock absorber wear is gradual. Warning symptoms include: vehicle sensitive to crosswinds, increased braking distance, difficulty maintaining trajectory in curves, vehicle bouncing excessively over bumps, uneven tyre wear. Replace between 80,000 and 150,000 km. Always replace in pairs.

Is it difficult to change Toyota RAV4 shock absorbers?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spring compressors for McPherson struts, torque wrench). A wheel alignment is recommended after the work.

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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
RAV4 1994-2005 1994-2005 2.0i Petrol (3S-FE) Petrol
RAV4 2000-2006 2000-2006 1.8 VVT-i Petrol (1ZZ-FE), 2.0 D4-D Diesel (1CD-FTV), 2.0 Petrol (1AZ-FSE), 2.0 VVT-i Petrol (1AZ-FE) Diesel, Petrol
RAV4 2005-2013 2005-2013 2.0 16V Petrol (1AZ-FE), 2.0 16V Petrol (3ZR-FAE), 2.2 16V D-4D Diesel (2AD-FHV), 2.2 16V D-4D Diesel (2AD-FHV), 2.2 16V D-4D Diesel (2AD-FTV), 2.2 16V D-4D Diesel (2AD-FTV), 2.4 16V Petrol (2AZ-FE), 3.5 Petrol (2GR-FE) Diesel, Petrol
RAV4 2012-2019 2012-2019 2.0 D-4D Diesel (1AD-FTV), 2.0 D-4D Diesel (2WW (N47C20A)), 2.0 Petrol (3ZR-FAE), 2.2 D-4D Diesel (2AD-FHV), 2.2 D-4D Diesel (2AD-FTV), 2.2 Diesel (2AD-FHV), 2.5 Hybrid Electricity,Petrol (2AR-FXE), 2.5 Petrol (2AR-FE) Diesel, Electricity, Petrol
RAV4 2019-2025 2019-2025 2.0 Petrol (M20A-FKS), 2.5 HEV Electricity,Petrol (A25A-FXS), 2.5 PHEV Electricity,Petrol (A25A-FXS) Electricity, Petrol

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