Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2749

Fig. 19: Positioning Suspension Support
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d. Remove SST.

HINT:

Release the coil spring while checking the position of the suspension support.

3. TIGHTEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT

a. Tighten the nut.

Torque: 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf)

INSTALLATION

HINT:

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Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

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The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

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A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (see SPECIFIED TORQUE
FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).

1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

a. Temporarily install the upper side of the shock absorber to the chassis frame with the 4 nuts.

NOTE:

Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the shock absorber rod.

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Fig. 20: Locating Upper Side Of Shock Absorber Nuts
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b. Temporarily install the lower side of the shock absorber to the lower suspension arm with the bolt,

washer and nut.

Fig. 21: Locating Shock Absorber Lower Nut And Bolt
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2. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

a. Lower the vehicle.

b. Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.

3. TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

a. Tighten the nut.

Torque: 195 N*m (1988 kgf*cm, 144 ft.*lbf)

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Fig. 22: Locating Shock Absorber Lower Nut And Bolt
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b. Tighten the 4 upper nuts in diametrically opposite pairs.

Torque: 45 N*m (459 kgf*cm, 33 ft.*lbf)

Fig. 23: Identifying Front Shock Absorber Upper Nuts Tightening Sequence
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c. Check that the first nut that was tightened is at the torque specification.

4. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque: for Aluminum Wheel

131 N*m (1336 kgf*cm, 97 ft.*lbf)

for Steel Wheel

209 N*m (2131 kgf*cm, 154 ft.*lbf)

DISPOSAL

1. DISPOSE OF FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

a. Fully extend the shock absorber rod.

b. Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder between A and B shown in the illustration to discharge

the gas inside.

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Fig. 24: Identifying Shock Absorber Rod Drill Position
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FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM

COMPONENTS

CAUTION:

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Be careful when drilling because shards of metal may fly
about. Always use the proper safety equipment.

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For off road type shock absorbers, be extremely careful
when drilling it as its gas pressure is much higher than the
standard type.

NOTE:

The gas is colorless, odorless and nonpoisonous.

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