Front Shock Absorber: Reassembly

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INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING LH
1. Using SST, compress the coil spring.
  SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031)
  NOTE:
  - Do not compress the coil spring more than necessary.
  - Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.
2. Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Coil Spring To Shock Absorber
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  HINT:
  
  Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the recess of the spring seat of the shock absorber.
INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Install the 2 cushions, 2 retainers and suspension support to the piston rod.
2. Temporarily install a new suspension support to front shock absorber nut.
3. Position the suspension support as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 3: Positioning Suspension Support
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
4. Remove SST.
  NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the shock absorber rod.
  
  HINT:
  
  Release the coil spring while checking the position of the suspension support.
TIGHTEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT
1. Tighten the nut.
  Torque: 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf)