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Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring: Removal

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  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP 

    Hatchback: (See REMOVAL )

    Sedan: (See REMOVAL )

  3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH 

    Hatchback: (See REMOVAL )

    Sedan: (See REMOVAL )

  4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH 

    Hatchback: (See REMOVAL )

    Sedan: (See REMOVAL )

  5. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL (for Hatchback) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  6. REMOVE COWL SIDE VENTILATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for Sedan) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE COWL SIDE VENTILATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for Sedan) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Hatchback: (See REMOVAL )

    Sedan: (See REMOVAL )

  9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH (for Hatchback) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  10. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK 

    Hatchback: (See REMOVAL )

    Sedan: (See REMOVAL )

  11. REMOVE COWL TO REGISTER DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Hatchback) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  12. REMOVE FRONT AIR SHUTTER SEAL (for Sedan) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  13. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL 

    Hatchback: See REMOVAL

    Sedan: See REMOVAL

  14. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  15. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut and separate the stabilizer link from the shock absorber.

      HINT:

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a socket hexagon wrench 6 to hold the stud.

      Fig 1: Locating Nut
      G04832052Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE 
    1. w/ ABS:
      1. Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor and flexible hose.
    2. w/o ABS:
      1. Remove the bolt and separate the flexible hose.
  17. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST COVER 
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Speed Sensor (With ABS) & Bolt
    G04831953Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts and separate the shock absorber with coil spring from the steering knuckle.

      HINT:

      Keep the bolt from rotating while loosening and removing the nuts.

      Fig 3: Locating Front Axle Assembly With Nut & Bolts
      G04832010Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a socket hexagon wrench 6, fix the shock absorber rod and remove the nut.
    3. Remove No. 2 suspension support.
    4. Remove the front shock absorber with coil spring from the vehicle.
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