Disassembly

SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER (for 4WD): DISASSEMBLY

SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

1. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER






(a) Install the SST to the front coil spring so that the 2 hooks on the SST are fully extended.
(b) Fully compress the front coil spring with the SST.
SST: 09727-30021
09727-00010
09727-00021
09727-00031
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
HINT:
The front coil spring can also be installed/removed using the hydraulic spring compressor.

(c) Remove the lock nut.
(d) Remove the front suspension support sub-assembly with front coil spring insulator upper.
(1) Remove the front coil spring insulator upper from the front suspension support sub-assembly.
(2) Remove the front spring bumper from the front suspension support sub-assembly.
(e) Remove the front coil spring and SST.
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.

(f) Remove the front coil spring insulator lower.






(g) Remove the bolt from the front shock absorber bracket lower.