| Last Modified: 11-27-2007 | 1.6 A | |
| Service Category: Suspension | Section: Front Suspension | |
| Model Year: 2008 | Model: LX570 | Doc ID: RM000001V4600FX |
| Title: FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL (2008 LX570) | ||
REMOVAL
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
5. LOOSEN FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH
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(a) Loosen the 2 bolts of the front stabilizer brackets. |
6. LOOSEN FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH
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(a) Loosen the 2 bolts of the front stabilizer brackets. |
7. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
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(a) Remove the bolt, nut and stabilizer link. |
8. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
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(a) Remove the bolt, nut and stabilizer link. HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud. |
9. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE
10. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE LH
11. DISCHARGE SUSPENSION FLUID PRESSURE
12. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH
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(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips and apron seal. |
13. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL REAR LH
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(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips and apron seal. |
14. DISCONNECT NO. 2 SUSPENSION CONTROL PRESSURE HOSE
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(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the pressure hose from the shock absorber. |
15. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING LH
(a) Remove the nut from the shock absorber lower side.
NOTICE:
To prevent the shock absorber with coil spring from falling, leave the bolt inserted.
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(b) Remove the 4 nuts. |
(c) Remove the bolt (lower side) and shock absorber with coil spring.
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