Disassembly

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

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.