Toyota 4Runner: Disassembly

Toyota 4Runner Service Manual / Suspension / Front Suspension / Front Shock Absorber / Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT

(a) Secure SST in a vise.

SST: 09727-30021

09727-00010

09727-00031

SST: 09727-00060

(b) Attach the arm of SST to the diameter of the front coil spring.

CAUTION:

Make sure that the front 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.

CAUTION:

If the front 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. It will damage SST.

(d) Confirm that the front coil spring becomes free and remove the front support to front shock absorber nut.

CAUTION:

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

2. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the suspension support, cushion and 2 retainers from the shock absorber rod.

3. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING LH

(a) Remove the coil spring from the shock absorber.

4. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH

(a) Using SST and a press, remove the absorber bush.

SST: 09710-30012

09710-04071

09710-04081

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