Home Suspension Front Suspension FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Suspension Section: Front Suspension
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM000002YGB006X
Title: FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER: REASSEMBLY (2008 LX570)

REASSEMBLY

1. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING LH



(a) Using SST, compress the coil spring.

SST: 09727-30021

09727-00010

09727-00021

09727-00031

NOTICE:

  • Do not compress the coil spring more than necessary.
  • Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.


(b) Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.

HINT:

Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the recess of the spring seat of the shock absorber.

2. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the 2 cushions, 2 retainers and suspension support to the piston rod.

(b) Temporarily install a new front shock absorber nut to the suspension support.

(c) Position the suspension support as shown in the illustration.



(d) Remove SST.

HINT:

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

NOTICE:

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

3. TIGHTEN FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT

(a) Tighten the nut.

Torque: 65 N·m (663 kgf·cm, 48 ft·lbf)