Toyota 4Runner: Removal

Toyota 4Runner Service Manual / Suspension / Suspension Control / Center Control Absorber(w/ Reas) / 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.

(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

Cut

(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.

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