Toyota 4Runner: Reassembly

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

REASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH

(a) Using SST and a press, install a new absorber bush.

SST: 09710-30012

09710-04071

09710-04081

2. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING LH

(a) Attach SST to the front coil spring and secure it 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) Install the front coil spring onto the front shock absorber assembly.

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Lower End

NOTICE:

Make sure to fit the end of the spring that has the larger diameter into the front shock absorber lower seat.

HINT:

Fit the lower end of the front coil spring into the gap of the front shock absorber lower seat.

3. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the cushion, 2 retainers and suspension support to the piston rod.

(b) Temporarily install a new front shock absorber nut to the suspension support.

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*A	LH
*B	RH
*1	Absorber Bush
*2	Suspension Support Sub-assembly
	Front

(d) Remove SST.

HINT:

Release the coil spring while checking the position of the suspension support.

NOTICE:

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

4. TIGHTEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT

(a) Tighten a new nut.

Torque:

25 N·m {255 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf}

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