FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer link from the steering knuckle.

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud in place.

  3. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  4. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET

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    1. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 brackets.

  5. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR


    1. Remove the stabilizer bar front from the vehicle body.

  6. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


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      for 4WD, for Pre-Runner (except TMT Made):


      1. Remove the nut and bolt.

        Tech Tips

        While fixing the nut in place, loosen and remove the bolt.

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      for Pre-Runner (TMT Made):


      1. Remove the nut and bolt.

        Tech Tips

        While fixing the nut in place, loosen and remove the bolt.

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      Remove the 3 nuts and shock absorber with coil spring.

  7. REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT


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      Secure SST in a vise.

      SST
      09727-30021   ( 09727-00010, 09727-00031 )
      09727-00060
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      Text in Illustration
      *a Correct
      *b Incorrect

      Attach the arm of SST to the diameter of the coil spring.

      CAUTION:


      • Make sure that the coil spring is installed so that the distance between the upper and lower hooks of SST is at the maximum.

      • Make sure that the claws of the hooks are securely attached.

    3. Using SST, compress the coil spring.

      CAUTION:


      • If the coil spring bends during the compression, immediately stop the compression and reinstall SST.

      • Do not compress the spring until the coil springs contact each other.

      • Do not use an impact wrench.

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      Hold the shock absorber rod and remove the nut.

      CAUTION:

      Do not remove the front support to front shock absorber nut when the coil spring is not free.

  8. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION RETAINER


    1. Remove the cushion retainer from the shock absorber.

  9. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION


    1. Remove the cushion from the shock absorber.

  10. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the suspension support from the coil spring.

    2. Remove the cushion retainer from the shock absorber.

  11. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING LH


    1. Remove the coil spring from the shock absorber.