FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER (for 2WD) INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING LH


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      Secure SST in a vise.

      SST
      09727-30021   ( 09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031 )
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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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      Text in Illustration
      *a Recess

      Install the coil spring to the shock absorber. Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the recess of the spring lower seat.

  2. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING UPPER INSULATOR LH


    1. Install the upper insulator to the shock absorber.

  3. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Install the cushion retainer to the shock absorber.

    2. Install the suspension support to the shock absorber.

  4. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION


    1. Install the cushion to the shock absorber.

  5. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION RETAINER


    1. Install the cushion retainer to the shock absorber.

  6. INSTALL FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Suspension Support
      *2 Absorber Bush
      *a for LH
      *b Front
      *c for RH

      Align the suspension support and absorber bushes as shown in the illustration.

    2. Install a new lock nut.

      Torque:
      18 N*m  { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the shock absorber rod.

    3. Release the coil spring while checking the position of the spring lower seat and suspension support.

  7. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

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    1. Install the shock absorber to the vehicle body so that: 1) the coil spring LH lower tip is facing away from the vehicle, and 2) the coil spring RH lower tip is facing toward the vehicle.

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Fulcrum Length

      Using SST and 150 mm extension bar, install the 3 nuts to the upper side of the front shock absorber with coil spring.

      SST
      09249-B1010
      Torque:
      without SST
      40 N*m  { 408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf }
      with SST
      28 N*m  { 286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8 in.).

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      Temporarily install the bolt and nut as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Fix the nut in place and temporarily install the bolt.

  8. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR


    1. Install the stabilizer bar front to the vehicle body.

  9. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET

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    1. Install the 2 brackets with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      48 N*m  { 489 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      2WD and 4WD and Pre-runner vehicle stabilizer brackets are imprinted with arrows. Only the 4WD and Pre-runner brackets' arrows must point toward the front of the vehicle.

  10. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZE LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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    1. Connect the stabilizer link to the lower arm with the nut.

      Torque:
      78 N*m  { 795 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

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

  11. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  12. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL


    1. Install the front wheel.

      Torque:
      for steel wheel
      152 N*m  { 1550 kgf*cm, 112 ft.*lbf }
      for aluminum wheel
      121 N*m  { 1234 kgf*cm, 89 ft.*lbf }

  13. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Lower the vehicle.

    2. Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.

  14. TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. Fix the nut in place and tighten the bolt.

      Torque:
      95 N*m  { 969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not tighten the nut.

  15. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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