Last Modified: 7-3-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM000001AEI004X
Model Year Start: 2007 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [08/2006 -           ]
Title: SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL; 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]

REMOVAL

1. DRAIN ACTIVE HEIGHT CONTROL SUSPENSION FLUID

(a) Connect the hose to the bleeder plug for the damping force control actuator and loosen the bleeder plug.

CAUTION:

While the fluid is being discharged, the vehicle height will lower suddenly.

(b) After the fluid pressure has dropped and oil has drained out, tighten the bleeder plug and remove the hose.

Torque:

8.3 N·m {84 kgf·cm, 73in·lbf}

2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

Torque:

131 N·m {1,340 kgf·cm, 97ft·lbf}

3. SUPPORT REAR AXLE HOUSING WITH JACK

4. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the shock absorber from the axle housing.

Torque:

98 N·m {1,000 kgf·cm, 72ft·lbf}

HINT:

At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.

  • Replace the used bolt with a new one.
  • After stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolt.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the pressure hose.

Torque:

18 N·m {185 kgf·cm, 13ft·lbf}

(c) Remove the O-ring and back up ring from the pressure hose.

HINT:

At the time of installation, replace the used O-ring and back up ring with new ones.

(d) While holding the cushion, remove the nut, cushion, retainer and shock absorber.

Torque:

68 N·m {700 kgf·cm, 51ft·lbf}

(e) Remove the cushion and retainer from the shock absorber.