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Front Shock Absorber: Disassembly

  1. FIX FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING 
    1. As shown in the illustration, secure the front shock absorber with coil spring in a vise using aluminum plates by clamping onto a double nutted bolt affixed to the bracket at the bottom of the absorber.
    Fig 1: Clamping Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring In Vise
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  2. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER 
    1. Using SST, compress the front coil spring.

      SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031) 

      NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench.

      HINT:

      If the front coil spring is compressed at an angle, using 2 SST will make the work easier.

      Fig 2: Compressing Front Coil Spring
      G04977689Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the front suspension support sub-assembly, front suspension support bearing, front coil spring upper seat, front coil spring upper insulator, front coil spring, front spring bumper, and front coil spring lower insulator from the front shock absorber.