Toyota 4Runner: Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

Be sure to read the precaution before performing this procedure (See page ).

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. REMOVE LOWER FRONT BUMPER COVER

3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

4. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

5. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER END BRACKET (w/ KDSS)

6. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR (w/ KDSS)

7. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (w/o KDSS)

(a) Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer link from the steering knuckle. HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud.

8. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH (w/o KDSS)

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

9. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH (w/o KDSS)

10. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH (w/o KDSS)

11. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR (w/o KDSS)

12. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (w/ REAS)

NOTICE:

Perform this procedure with the vehicle jacked up so that all the shock absorbers are extended.

(a) As shown in the illustration, loosen the nut and disconnect the tube. Text in Illustration *a Hold *b Turn NOTICE: Never loosen the absorber hoses or the flare nuts at the joint parts.

(b) Remove the bolt and bracket.

(c) Remove the bolt, nut and washer.

(d) Remove the 3 nuts on the top of the front shock absorber with coil spring.

13. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (w/o REAS)

(a) Remove the bolt, nut and washer.

(b) Remove the 3 nuts on the top of the front shock absorber with coil spring.

(c) Remove the front shock absorber with coil spring.