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Front Shock Absorber: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT 
    1. Using SST, compress the coil spring.

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

      CAUTION: Be careful as the coil spring may spring upward and cause an injury.
      Fig 1: Compressing Coil Spring With SST
      G05159572Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Make sure that the suspension support is free from the coil spring.
      • Do not compress the coil spring more than necessary.
      • Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.
      • Do not place yourself over the top of the shock absorber.
    2. Remove the front support to front shock absorber nut.
      Fig 2: Removing Front Shock Absorber Nut
      G05159573Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUBASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the suspension support, 2 retainers and 2 cushions from the shock absorber rod.
  3. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING LH 
    1. Remove the coil spring from the shock absorber.
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