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Remove Coil Spring

  1. Install 2 nuts and a bolt to the bracket at the lower portion of the shock absorber and secure it with a vise.
  2. Using SST, compress the coil spring.

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

    HINT:

    To prevent the coil spring from being damaged, wind vinyl tape on the coil spring.

    NOTE:
    • When holding the shock absorber with the coil spring removed, do not hold it by the spring lower seat. Also, do not knock the spring lower seat.
    • Do not use an impact wrench which will damage the SST.
  3. Remove the cap.
    Fig 1: Compressing Coil Spring Using Special Tool
    G02640307Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. Using SST to hold the spring upper seat, remove the nut.

    SST 09729-22031

  5. Remove the suspension support, dust seal, spring upper seat, upper insulator, coil spring, spring bumper and lower insulator from the shock absorber.
  6. Remove the SST from the coil spring.
    Fig 2: Removing Shock shaft Nut Using Special Tool
    G02640308Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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