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Removal








SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 4WD and Pre-Runner):

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 1





3. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer link from the steering knuckle.

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

4. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT: The removal procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

5. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO. 1 LH (Removal)

6. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO. 1 RH

HINT: The removal procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

7. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR
8. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY (Removal)

9. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING





(a) Remove the bolt, nut and washer.





(b) Remove the 3 nuts on the upper side of the front shock absorber with coil spring.
(c) Remove the front shock absorber with coil spring.