Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2748

2. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING LH

a. Remove the nut and bolt from the shock absorber lower side.

Fig. 12: Locating Shock Absorber Lower Nut And Bolt
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b. Remove the 4 nuts.

c. Remove the bolt (lower side) and shock absorber with coil spring.

Fig. 13: Locating Shock Absorber Bolt And Nuts
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DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT

a. Using SST, compress the coil spring.

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

NOTE:

To prevent the shock absorber with coil spring from falling, leave the
bolt inserted.

NOTE:

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Make sure that the suspension support is free from the coil
spring.

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b. Remove the front support to front shock absorber nut.

2. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

a. Remove the suspension support, 2 retainers and 2 cushions from the shock absorber rod.

Fig. 15: Removing Suspension Support, Retainers And Cushions
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3. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING LH

a. Remove the coil spring from the shock absorber.

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

a. Compress and extend the shock absorber rod 4 times or more. Check that there is no abnormal

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Do not compress the coil spring more than necessary.

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Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.

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Do not place yourself over the top of the shock absorber.

Fig. 14: Compressing Coil Spring
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CAUTION: Be careful as the coil spring may spring upward and cause an

injury.

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resistance or unusual sound during the operation. If there is any abnormality, replace the shock
absorber assembly with a new one.

Fig. 16: Compressing And Extending Shock Absorber Rod
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REASSEMBLY

1. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING LH

a. Using SST, compress the coil spring.

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

NOTE:

When disposing of the shock absorber, see DISPOSAL .

NOTE:



Do not compress the coil spring more than necessary.



Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.

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b. Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.

HINT:

Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the recess of the spring seat of the shock absorber.

Fig. 18: Installing Coil Spring To Shock Absorber
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2. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

a. Install the 2 cushions, 2 retainers and suspension support to the piston rod.

b. Temporarily install a new suspension support to front shock absorber nut.

c. Position the suspension support as shown in the illustration.

Fig. 17: Compressing Coil Spring
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