Prius L4-1.8L (2ZR-FXE) Hybrid (2010)
9. SECURE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
(a) Install a bolt and nut to the front shock absorber as shown in the illustration and secure the front shock absorber in a vise.
Standard length A:
40 mm (1.575 in.)
10. REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER NUT
(a) Using SST, compress the front coil spring.
SST : 09727-30021
09727-00010
09727-00021
09727-00031
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.
HINT
If the front coil spring is compressed at an angle, using 2 SST will make the work easier.
(b) Check that the front coil spring is sufficiently compressed.
(c) Remove the front support to front shock absorber nut and collar.
11. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
12. REMOVE STRUT MOUNTING BEARING
13. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING UPPER SEAT
14. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING UPPER INSULATOR
15. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING
16. REMOVE FRONT SPRING BUMPER
17. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING LOWER INSULATOR