Last Modified: 7-3-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM000001BI2006X
Model Year Start: 2007 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [08/2006 -           ]
Title: SUSPENSION: REAR COIL SPRING: REMOVAL; 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]

REMOVAL

1. DRAIN ACTIVE HEIGHT CONTROL SUSPENSION FLUID 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL+

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 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL+

5. DISCONNECT REAR STABILIZER BRACKET

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the 2 stabilizer bar brackets.

Torque:

18 N·m {185 kgf·cm, 13ft·lbf}

6. DISCONNECT REAR LATERAL CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the nut, washer and bolt, and disconnect the lateral control rod.

Torque:

150 N·m {1,530 kgf·cm, 111ft·lbf}

HINT:

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

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

7. DISCONNECT REAR AXLE BREATHER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

8. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING

(a) Begin to lower the axle housing.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to snap the brake line and parking brake cable.

(b) While lowering the axle housing, remove the coil spring and insulator.

  • At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
  • If the coil spring end is not in the correct position, reinstall the coil spring.

(c) Remove the bolt and follow spring from the frame.

Torque:

28 N·m {290 kgf·cm, 21ft·lbf}