Toyota Tundra Service Manual: Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT

(a) Secure SST in a vise.

SST: 09727-30021

09727-00010

09727-00021

09727-00031

(b) Attach the arm of SST to the diameter of the coil spring. CAUTION: Make sure that the coil spring is installed so that the distance between the upper and lower hooks of SST is at the maximum. Make sure that the claws of the hooks are securely attached.

(c) Using SST, compress the coil spring.

CAUTION:

• If the coil spring bends during the compression, immediately stop the compression and reinstall SST.
• Do not compress the spring until the coil springs contact each other.
• Do not use an impact wrench.

(d) Remove the front support to front shock absorber nut. CAUTION: Do not remove the front support to front shock absorber nut when the coil spring is not free.

2. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the suspension support, 2 retainers and 2 cushions from the shock absorber rod.

3. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING LH

(a) Remove the coil spring from the shock absorber.