RX400h · Service Manual SUSPENSION & AXLE

DISASSEMBLY

Removal / installation


1. FIX FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

  1. C113436E01
    As shown in the illustration, secure the front shock absorber with coil spring in a vise using aluminum plates by clamping onto a double nutted bolt affixed to the bracket at the bottom of the absorber.


2. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

  1. C107293E01
    Using SST, compress the front coil spring.
    SST
    09727-30021   (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031)

    NOTICE:
    Do not use an impact wrench.

    HINT:
    If the front coil spring is compressed at an angle, using 2 SST will make the work easier.

  1. Remove the front suspension support sub-assembly, front suspension support bearing, front coil spring seat upper, front coil spring insulator upper, front coil spring, front spring bumper and front coil spring insulator lower from the front shock absorber.

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