Front Shock Absorber (For 4Wd And Pre-Runner) Removal

Suspension. Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25
Front Suspension. Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

  3. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

  4. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET

  5. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR

  6. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

  7. REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT

  8. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION RETAINER

  9. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION

  10. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

  11. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING LH

Front Shock Absorber (For 4Wd And Pre-Runner) -- 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 FRONT WHEEL


2. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Front Suspension.Front Suspension System.Front Shock Absorber (For 4Wd And Pre-Runner) Removal

  1. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer link from the steering knuckle.

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


3. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.


4. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 brackets.



5. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR

  1. Remove the front stabilizer bar from the vehicle body.



6. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Front Suspension.Front Suspension System.Front Shock Absorber (For 4Wd And Pre-Runner) Removal

  1. Remove the nut and bolt.

    HINT:
    While fixing the nut in place, loosen and remove the bolt.


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Front Suspension.Front Suspension System.Front Shock Absorber (For 4Wd And Pre-Runner) Removal

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



7. REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Front Suspension.Front Suspension System.Front Shock Absorber (For 4Wd And Pre-Runner) Removal

  1. Secure SST in a vise.

    SST
    09727-30021(09727-00010,09727-00031)
    09727-00060


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Attach the arm of SST to the diameter of the coil spring.

    CAUTION:
    1. Make sure that the coil spring is installed so that the distance between the upper and lower hooks of SST is at the maximum.
    2. Make sure that the claws of the hooks are securely attached.

  1. Using SST, compress the coil spring.

    CAUTION:
    1. If the coil spring bends during the compression, immediately stop the compression and reinstall SST.
    2. Do not compress the spring until the coil springs contact each other.
    3. Do not use an impact wrench.


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Front Suspension.Front Suspension System.Front Shock Absorber (For 4Wd And Pre-Runner) Removal

  1. Hold the shock absorber rod and remove the nut.

    CAUTION:
    Do not remove the front support to front shock absorber nut when the coil spring is not free.


8. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION RETAINER

  1. Remove the cushion retainer from the shock absorber.



9. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION

  1. Remove the cushion from the shock absorber.



10. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the suspension support from the coil spring.

  1. Remove the cushion retainer from the shock absorber.



11. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING LH

  1. Remove the coil spring from the shock absorber.