Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring Removal

Suspension & Axle. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Suspension. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

  3. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

  4. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING LH

Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring -- Removal


HINT:
  1. Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
  2. The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL


2. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Suspension.Suspension System.Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring Removal

  1. Disconnect the sensor connector.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Suspension.Suspension System.Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring Removal

  1. Remove the sensor clip (labeled A), bolt (labeled B) and sensor clamp (labeled C).



  1. Remove the sensor clip (labeled D), bolt (labeled E) and sensor clamp (labeled F).


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Suspension.Suspension System.Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring Removal



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Suspension.Suspension System.Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring Removal

  1. Remove the bolt and sensor from the knuckle.

    NOTICE:
    Keep the sensor tip and sensor installation hole free from foreign matter.


3. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 2 nuts and stabilizer link.



4. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING LH


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and disconnect the shock absorber from the steering knuckle.

    HINT:
    While fixing the nuts in place, loosen and remove the bolts.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 3 nuts and shock absorber with coil spring.