| Last Modified: 11-27-2007 | 1.6 A | |
| Service Category: Suspension | Section: Rear Suspension | |
| Model Year: 2008 | Model: LX570 | Doc ID: RM0000038QA003X |
| Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR 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 REAR WHEEL
2. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 3 parking brake cable.
3. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 2 parking brake cable.
4. DISCONNECT REAR AXLE BREATHER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
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(a) Disconnect the rear axle breather hose from the rear axle housing assembly. |
5. DISCHARGE SUSPENSION FLUID PRESSURE
6. SUPPORT REAR AXLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY
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(a) Support the rear axle housing with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage. |
7. DISCONNECT REAR LATERAL CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY
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(a) Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the rear lateral control rod from the frame. |
8. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH
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(a) Remove the bolt on the lower side of the shock absorber. |
(b) Disconnect the shock absorber from the axle housing.
9. DISCONNECT NO. 4 SUSPENSION CONTROL PRESSURE HOSE
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(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the pressure hose from the shock absorber. |
10. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
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(a) Remove the bolt on the lower side of the shock absorber. |
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(b) Using SST, hold the rear shock absorber in place. SST: 09922-10010 |
(c) Remove the nut, upper bracket and shock absorber assembly.
(d) Remove the lower bracket from the shock absorber.
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