Toyota 4Runner: Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

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

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

3. REMOVE CENTER CONTROL ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) While using a wrench to hold the bracket, disconnect the joint. NOTICE: Check that all four shock absorbers are fully extended to the normal suspension rebound point.

(b) Remove the bolt and disconnect the bracket.

(c) Disconnect the tube from the 2 clamps.

(d) While using a wrench to hold the center control absorber assembly, disconnect the joint. NOTICE: Do not loosen the flare nut. Do not deform or damage the tubes.

(e) Remove the 3 nuts and center control absorber assembly. NOTICE: Do not deform or damage the tubes. Be sure to hold the center control absorber assembly by the body when carrying it.

4. REMOVE CENTER CONTROL ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

5. REMOVE TUBE PROTECTOR LH

(a) Remove the bolt and tube protector LH.

6. REMOVE TUBE PROTECTOR RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

7. REMOVE NO. 1 CENTER CONTROL ABSORBER TUBE LH

(a) While using a wrench to hold the bracket, disconnect the joint.

(b) Using pliers, cut the center control absorber tube. Use a container to catch suspension fluid as it drains out. Text in Illustration *a Cut

(c) Detach the 3 clamps from the frame.

(d) Detach the 2 clamps.

(e) Remove the No. 1 center control absorber tube LH.

8. REMOVE NO. 1 CENTER CONTROL ABSORBER TUBE RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

9. REMOVE CENTER CONTROL ABSORBER BRACKET LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and center control absorber bracket LH from the frame.

10. REMOVE CENTER CONTROL ABSORBER BRACKET RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.