Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Suspension Section: Front Suspension
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM000002YGB004X
Title: FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER: REASSEMBLY (2008 Sequoia)

REASSEMBLY

1. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING LH



(a) Using SST, compress the coil spring.

SST: 09727-30021

NOTICE:

  • Do not compress the coil spring more than necessary.
  • Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.


(b) 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 SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the 2 cushions, 2 retainers and suspension support to the piston rod (w/o AVS).

(b) Install the 2 cushions, 2 retainers, collar and suspension support to the piston rod (w/AVS).

(c) Temporarily install a new suspension support to front shock absorber nut.

(d) Position the suspension support as shown in the illustration.



(e) Remove SST.

NOTICE:

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

(a) Tighten the nut.

Torque: 25 N·m (255 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf)