LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Lexus >> 2008 >> LX 570 V8-5.7L (3UR-FE) >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Steering and Suspension >> Suspension >> Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber >> Service and Repair >> Front Shock Absorber >> Disassembly

Disassembly









FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER: DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT





(a) 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.
NOTICE:
- 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.





(b) Temporarily install 2 nuts to the suspension support as shown in the illustration.
(c) Using a brass bar or equivalent to hold the suspension support, remove the front support to front shock absorber nut.
2. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the suspension support, 2 retainers and 2 cushions from the shock absorber rod.
3. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING LH
(a) Remove the coil spring from the shock absorber.