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Front Shock Absorber: Removal

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HINT:

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  4. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber with coil spring
      NOTE: Be careful not to deform the bracket of the front shock absorber with coil spring when removing the bolt.
    2. Disconnect the front speed sensor connector.
    Fig 1: Locating Front Speed Sensor Bolts
    G05752241Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and the front stabilizer link from the front lower suspension arm.

      HINT.

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt

      Fig 2: Locating Front Stabilizer Link Nuts
      G05752242Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake cylinder assembly
    NOTE: Use wire or an equivalent tool to hang the front disc brake cylinder assembly.
    Fig 3: Locating Front Disc Brake Cylinder Assembly Bolts
    G05752243Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE FRONT DISC  (See REMOVAL )
  8. SEPARATE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the steering knuckle with axle assembly
    Fig 4: Locating Steering Knuckle With Axle Assembly Bolts
    G05752244Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the clip and loosen the nut.
      NOTE: Do not remove the nut.
      Fig 5: Locating Steering Knuckle Nut
      G05752245Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Rotate the steering knuckle as shown in the illustration
      Fig 6: Rotating Steering Knuckle
      G05752246Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the nut and install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) onto the front upper suspension arm as shown in the illustration.

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02010, 09961-02060, 09961-02060) 

      NOTE: As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the arm and spacers is less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).
      Fig 7: Installing Spacers Onto Front Upper Suspension Arm
      G05752247Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using SST, remove the steering knuckle from the front upper suspension arm as shown in the illustration.

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02010) 

      Fig 8: Removing Steering Knuckle From Front Upper Suspension Arm
      G05752248Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      CAUTION: Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.
      NOTE:
      • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the front upper suspension arm to prevent SST from falling off.
      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
      • Be sure to place a wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
      • Do not damage the front upper suspension arm dust cover.

      If the steering knuckle spacer has come off, replace the steering knuckle with a new one.
  10. SEPARATE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING 
    1. Support the front lower suspension arm with a jack
      NOTE: Be sure to place a wooden block between the jack and the front lower suspension arm to avoid damage.
    2. Remove the nut while holding the bolt.
    NOTE: Do not remove the bolt.
    Fig 9: Locating Front Shock Absorber Bolts
    G05752249Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING 
    1. Loosen the lock nut of the front shock absorber.
      NOTE:
      • Do not remove the lock nut.
      • Loosen the lock nut only when disassembling the front shock absorber with coil spring.
      Fig 10: Locating Front Shock Absorber Lock Nut
      G05752250Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 3 nuts on the upper side of the front suspension support
    3. Remove the No 3 front spring support reinforcement
    4. Remove the bolt on the lower side of the front shock absorber
    5. Slowly lower the jack and remove the front shock absorber with coil spring
    Fig 11: Locating Upper Side Of Front Suspension Support Nuts
    G05752251Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER 
    1. Install SST to the front coil spring so that the 2 hooks on SST are fully extended
    2. Fully compress the coil spring with SST

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

      NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.
      Fig 12: Compressing Coil Spring
      G05752252Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the lock nut
    4. Remove the front actuator support bracket
    5. Remove the front suspension support assembly with the front upper coil spring insulator.
    6. Remove the front upper coil spring insulator from the front suspension support assembly.
    7. Remove the front spring bumper from the front suspension support assembly.
    8. Remove the front coil spring and SST
    9. Remove the SST from the coil spring
      NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
      Fig 13: Identifying Front Suspension Support Assembly With Front Upper Coil Spring Insulator
      G05752253Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    10. Remove the front lower coil spring insulator.
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