Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring Reassembly

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

  1. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR LOWER LH

  2. INSTALL FRONT SPRING BUMPER LH

  3. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING LH

  4. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER LH

  5. INSTALL STRUT MOUNTING BEARING LH (for Separate Input Construction Type)

  6. INSTALL COLLAR (for Separate Input Construction Type)

  7. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING SEAT UPPER LH (for Integrated Input Construction Type)

  8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

  9. INSTALL FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT (for Separate Input Construction Type)

  10. INSTALL FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT (for Integrated Input Construction Type)

  11. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST COVER LH

  12. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT PLATE LH

Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring -- Reassembly


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


1. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR LOWER LH


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

  1. Install the insulator lower to the shock absorber.



2. INSTALL FRONT SPRING BUMPER LH

  1. Engage the spring bumper to the spring seat.



3. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING LH


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

  1. Using SST, compress the coil spring.

    SST
    09727-30021(09727-00010,09727-00021,09727-00031)
    HINT:
    To prevent the coil spring from being damaged, wind vinyl tape around the coil spring.
    NOTICE:
    Do not use an impact wrench which will damage SST.

  1. Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.

    HINT:
    Fit the lower end of the coil spring to the gap of the lower spring seat.


4. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER LH

  1. Install the insulator upper to the shock absorber.



5. INSTALL STRUT MOUNTING BEARING LH (for Separate Input Construction Type)

  1. Install the mounting bearing to the insulator upper.



6. INSTALL COLLAR (for Separate Input Construction Type)

  1. Install the collar to the suspension support side.



7. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING SEAT UPPER LH (for Integrated Input Construction Type)

  1. Install the seat upper to the shock absorber.



8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

  1. Install the suspension support to the shock absorber.



9. INSTALL FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT (for Separate Input Construction Type)


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

  1. Using SST to hold the spring upper seat, install a new nut.

    SST
    09729-22031
    Torque:
    47 N*m{479 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf}

  1. Remove SST.

    SST
    09727-30021(09727-00021,09727-00031)
    NOTICE:
    When removing SST, make sure that the suspension support is not in an inclined position, as the bearing may come apart.


10. INSTALL FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT (for Integrated Input Construction Type)


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

  1. Using SST to hold the spring upper seat, install a new nut.

    SST
    09729-22031
    Torque:
    47 N*m{479 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf}

  1. Remove SST.

    SST
    09727-30021(09727-00010,09727-00021,09727-00031)


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

  1. Pack the suspension support with MP grease.



11. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST COVER LH

  1. Install the dust cover to the shock absorber.



12. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT PLATE LH

  1. Install the support plate to the shock absorber with coil spring.