Rear Shock Absorber Removal


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Air Suspension)

  3. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Air Suspension)

Rear Shock Absorber -- Removal


HINT:
  1. Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
  2. The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL


2. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Air Suspension)

  1. Support the rear axle housing.

  1. Disconnect the absorber control actuator connector.



    Land Cruiser, Land Cruiser Prado. Grj150 Trj150,155 Kdj150,155 Lj150, Gdj150,155

  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the rear shock absorber assembly LH from the rear axle housing.

    NOTICE:
    Do not lower the rear axle housing excessively when disconnecting the rear shock absorber assembly LH with the pneumatic cylinder still installed to the vehicle.


    Land Cruiser, Land Cruiser Prado. Grj150 Trj150,155 Kdj150,155 Lj150, Gdj150,155

  1. Remove the nut, cushion No. 1 and rear shock absorber assembly LH.

  1. Remove the cushion No. 2 from the shock absorber assembly rear LH.



3. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Air Suspension)

  1. Support the rear axle housing.



    Land Cruiser, Land Cruiser Prado. Grj150 Trj150,155 Kdj150,155 Lj150, Gdj150,155

  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the rear shock absorber assembly LH from the rear axle housing.



    Land Cruiser, Land Cruiser Prado. Grj150 Trj150,155 Kdj150,155 Lj150, Gdj150,155

  1. Remove the nut, cushion No. 1 and rear shock absorber assembly LH.

  1. Remove the cushion No. 2 from the shock absorber assembly rear LH.