Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Suspension Section: Rear Suspension
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM000001JQH002X
Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR PNEUMATIC CYLINDER: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)

REMOVAL

NOTICE:

  • Do not extend the pneumatic cylinder during or after removal.
  • Do not put air in the pneumatic cylinder when it is removed from the vehicle.
  • Do not remove the pneumatic cylinder from the vehicle without releasing the air first.
  • When the pneumatic cylinder is fitted on the vehicle, do not remove the absorber. Doing so will cause the No. 2 lower arm to move beyond its normal stroke in the rebound direction.
  • Do not remove the bolt from the bottom of the pneumatic cylinder if the pneumatic cylinder is not filled with air.
  • When performing this procedure, support the vehicle frame and maintain the No. 2 lower arm height at a position lower than the normal vehicle height.

1. REMOVE REAR PNEUMATIC CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Insert a piece of wood between the jack and the No. 2 lower arm, and raise the No. 2 lower arm.


(b) Remove the bolt.

(c) Remove the clip on the upper side of the rear pneumatic cylinder.

(d) Disconnect the height control tube SUSPENSION CONTROL: SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM: PRECAUTION (2008 Sequoia) .

(e) Gently lower the jack and remove the rear pneumatic cylinder.