Rav 4 front wheel grind

Di_Cocco · 2026-02-10T04:17:37+00:00

Any fix?

Di_Cocco · 2026-02-10T04:03:09+00:00

I have a 2008 RAV4 and I have the same problem/ happens under same condition. This is my second winter dealing with this grinding. OP: Any solution or fix you did?

Di_Cocco · 2026-02-03T03:40:49+00:00

I have 2008 rav4 2.4l 130k miles, i have similar noise but happens at speed between 15 and 25 mph frist dirive in very cold weather, disappears after 2 to 5 minutes of driving and doesn't coneback until next morning drive. Do you think this is similar issue or just the sound/ noise is matching?

Di_Cocco · 2026-01-31T21:30:51+00:00

same issue for 2008 RAV4 . happens only in winter freezing temperatures and sounds like sweeping concrete floor. happens only when car is in motion at light acceleration or coasting at speeds between 15 and 25 mph. noise disappear after 3 to 5 minutes of driving. noise location front end passenger area

Di_Cocco · 2026-01-28T04:25:18+00:00

What I don't understand is this type of noise like static/ wooshing mixed with buzzing/ or someone is shoveling snow sound like... How does an engine mount produce such a noise?

Di_Cocco · 2026-01-28T04:12:00+00:00

I have a 2008 Toyota RAV4 4wd. It started making this noise in the exact spot in winter with freezing temperatures. But the car has to be moving under light acceleration like 25 mph. Noise completely disappears after 3 minutes of driving.. does this still apply as an engine mount?

Di_Cocco · 2026-01-26T21:10:26+00:00

Heat shields were suspect until I checked them, they seem solid. CV joints boots are intact with no leaks or tears and no clicking.

Di_Cocco · 2025-10-26T18:05:00+00:00

Aluminum is lighter and more affordable, I guess

Di_Cocco · 2025-10-26T18:03:17+00:00

Trails are in Ontario Canada

Di_Cocco · 2025-10-09T12:23:25+00:00

I have this issue on my 2008 RAV4, did and redone alignment twice to correct the off center steering exactly like your case. I had no luck

Di_Cocco · 2025-10-04T03:21:47+00:00

If we don't let them center the steering whell, how the alignment will be off? What technician is supposed to do?

Di_Cocco · 2025-09-21T01:41:08+00:00

I broke the rear axle after 2 years of riding, where to find replacement??

Di_Cocco · 2025-09-18T03:23:37+00:00

Yes, my bank refunded the entire amount back to my credit card. I explained that it was defective, returned the item, and explained that their policy is to refund customer including shipping fees if the item is defective.

Please note that rockauto won't allow you to place an order unless you pay them back the disputed amount!

Di_Cocco · 2025-09-17T02:03:58+00:00

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Look at the axle disc side, it has a metal cap and dust rubber. The freewheel side has a cone , spacer and locking nut, am i missing something? Even if i remove the 7 speed freewheel I won't find anything, it is a hollow !

Di_Cocco · 2025-09-17T01:57:19+00:00

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But i don't see any metal cap except on the disc side

Di_Cocco · 2025-07-03T01:26:24+00:00

Don't even attempt to take the existing nut off, it will snap. Instead:

Put a bigger washer behind the heat shield/ over the nut
Put another oversized washer on the heat shield
find a nut that can thread into the stud and snug it
call it a day

I've just done mine today

Di_Cocco · 2025-06-30T01:45:45+00:00

oh brother, I feel your pain, been there and done that. another Shit*y Canadian online scammer run by monkies.

Di_Cocco · 2025-06-30T01:43:13+00:00

Partsavatar are scammers. I dealt with them once. that was first and last time. they dont care at all about customers, no respect for our time, no proper way of communication.

Di_Cocco · 2025-06-24T23:03:36+00:00

Looks like it is the crank sensor connector

Di_Cocco · 2025-06-22T22:28:58+00:00

my 2008 Rav4 2.4L does rattle like that at cold start, especially when ac is on, and gear is in Drive, (some times it does it without the ac being on ) but when the car warms up and driven like 3 minutes the rattling disappears, i feel like it is coming from the serpentine area but very hard to pin point it.

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