This procedure covers the removal, mounting, balancing, and reinstallation of tires on a 2019-2024 Toyota RAV4 with 2.5L I4 engine.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Tires (set of 4) × 4 — 225/65R17 or 235/55R19 depending on trim - Use OEM specification
• Valve stems (TPMS compatible) × 4 — Use OEM specification

Preparation

1. Park vehicle on level surface and engage parking brake
2. Chock rear wheels if lifting front, or front wheels if lifting rear
3. Loosen all wheel lug nuts approximately 1 turn before lifting vehicle
4. Lift vehicle at manufacturer-specified jack points and support with jack stands at all four corners
5. Remove all four wheels and place on clean work surface

Procedure

1. 1

   Inspect wheels and TPMS sensors
   Visually inspect each wheel for damage, cracks, or corrosion. Check TPMS sensor condition and valve stem integrity. Note sensor ID locations if visible for reference during reinstallation.
2. 2

   Deflate and break tire beads
   Remove valve core from each tire to fully deflate. Position wheel on tire changing machine and use bead breaker to separate both inner and outer tire beads from wheel rim. Work carefully around TPMS sensor location to avoid contact.
3. 3

   Remove old tires from wheels
   Mount wheel on tire changer turntable and clamp securely. Use tire machine arm to lift top bead over rim edge, rotating wheel as needed. Remove bottom bead in same manner. Keep TPMS sensor protected during removal process.
4. 4

   Clean wheel and inspect TPMS
   Clean wheel rim bead seating surfaces thoroughly, removing all old tire residue, corrosion, and debris. Inspect TPMS sensor battery and mounting hardware. Replace valve stems if rubber shows cracking or deterioration.
5. 5

   Mount new tires to wheels
   Apply tire mounting lubricant liberally to both tire beads and wheel rim edges. Position new tire on wheel with directional arrows pointing forward (if directional tread pattern). Use tire machine to lever bottom bead onto rim first, then top bead. Ensure TPMS sensor is positioned at appropriate clock position and is not pinched between tire bead and rim.
6. 6

   Inflate and seat tire beads
   Install valve core and inflate tire to seat beads against rim flanges. You may hear audible pops as beads seat. Inflate to 40-45 PSI temporarily to ensure proper bead seating, then adjust to placard specification (typically 35 PSI front and rear for RAV4).
7. 7

   Balance wheels
   Mount each wheel assembly on wheel balancer. Enter wheel dimensions and run spin cycle. Note imbalance measurements and apply wheel weights as indicated by balancer to achieve zero or near-zero imbalance on both static and dynamic planes. Verify balance with second spin cycle.
8. 8

   Reinstall wheels to vehicle
   Clean wheel mounting surfaces on hubs. Install wheels ensuring they sit flush against hub faces. Thread lug nuts by hand to prevent cross-threading. Torque lug nuts in star pattern to specification.
   Torque spec

   Wheel Lug Nuts140 Nm (103 lb-ft)
9. 9

   Lower vehicle and perform final torque
   Remove jack stands and lower vehicle to ground. With vehicle weight on wheels, perform final torque check of all lug nuts in star pattern to specification.
   Torque spec

   Wheel Lug Nuts140 Nm (103 lb-ft)

Reassembly

1. Ensure all lug nuts are torqued to specification in proper star pattern
2. Set all tire pressures to placard specification (located on driver door jamb)
3. Install center caps if equipped

Verification

• Check tire pressure in all four tires matches placard specification
• Verify TPMS warning light is not illuminated on instrument cluster (may require short drive or manual reset procedure)
• Test drive vehicle at low speed and verify no vibration or pulling
• Re-check lug nut torque after 50-100 miles of driving

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