REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE PROTECTOR (w/ KDSS)

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2. OPEN STABILIZER CONTROL WITH ACCUMULATOR HOUSING SHUTTER VALVE (w/ KDSS)

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3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

4. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (w/ Active Height Control)

   for 1GR-FE: Click here

   for 1UR-FE: Click here

   for 1VD-FTV: Click here

   for 3UR-FE: Click here

5. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR (w/ Active Height Control)

   
   
   1. 

      Text in Illustration

      *A	for LHD
      *B	for RHD

      Remove the 3 bolts and rear No. 1 floor heat insulator.

6. REMOVE FUEL TANK (w/ Active Height Control)

   Tech Tips

   When removing the rear shock absorber assembly RH, also remove the fuel tank.

   for 1GR-FE: Click here

   for 1VD-FTV: Click here

   for 3UR-FE: Click here

   for 1UR-FE: Click here

7. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 3 parking brake cable.

8. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 2 parking brake cable.

9. DISCONNECT REAR AXLE BREATHER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. 

      Disconnect the rear axle breather hose from the rear axle housing assembly.

10. DISCHARGE SUSPENSION FLUID PRESSURE (w/ Active Height Control)

    Click here

11. SUPPORT REAR AXLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY

    
    

    1. 

       Support the rear axle housing with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.

12. DISCONNECT REAR LATERAL CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY

    
    

    1. 

       Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the rear lateral control rod from the frame.

13. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH

    
    

    1. 

       Remove the bolt on the lower side of the shock absorber.

    2. Disconnect the shock absorber from the axle housing.

14. DISCONNECT NO. 4 SUSPENSION CONTROL PRESSURE HOSE (w/ Active Height Control)

    
    

    1. 

       Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the pressure hose from the shock absorber.

15. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Active Height Control)

    
    

    1. 

       Remove the bolt on the lower side of the shock absorber.

    2. 

       Using SST, hold the rear shock absorber in place.

       SST

       09224-00011

       09961-01270

    3. Remove the nut, upper bracket and shock absorber assembly.

    4. Remove the lower bracket from the shock absorber.

16. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Active Height Control)

    
    

    1. 

       Remove the bolt on the lower side of the shock absorber.

    2. 

       Using SST, hold the rear shock absorber in place.

       SST

       09922-10010

    3. Remove the nut, upper bracket and shock absorber assembly.

    4. Remove the lower bracket from the shock absorber.