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Front Shock Absorber: Reassembly

  1. 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.
        Fig 1: Compressing Coil Spring With SST
        G05638753Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.

      HINT:

      Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the recess of the spring seat of the shock absorber.

  2. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUBASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the 2 cushions, 2 retainers and suspension support to the piston rod.
    2. Temporarily install a new front shock absorber nut to the suspension support.
      Fig 2: Identifying Lower End Of Coil Spring With SST
      G05159576Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Position the suspension support as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 3: Identifying Suspension Support Installation Angles
      G05638755Courtesy 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.

  3. TIGHTEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT 
    1. Tighten the nut.

      Torque: 65 N*m (575 kgf*cm, 48 ft.*lbf)