GX 470 V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE) (2004)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Front
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
OVERHAUL
HINT: COMPONENTS: See Suspension; Diagrams; Exploded Views.
1. REMOVE FRONT DISC WHEEL
2. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
a) Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer link from the steering knuckle.
HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm) wrench to hold the stud.
3. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH
HINT: Remove the RH side by following the same procedures with the LH side.
4. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO. 1 LH
5. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO. 1 RH
6. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR FRONT
7. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
a) Disconnect the 3 clamps and a connector.
b) Remove the 2 bolts and the absorber control actuator.
HINT: Using a hexagon wrench (4 mm), remove the 2 bolts.
c) Remove a nut and the bracket.