Tundra 4WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE) (2003)
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NOTICE:
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Make sure that the suspension support is free from the coil spring.
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Do not compress the coil spring more than necessary.
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Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
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Do not make your position at the top side of the shock absorber.
b. Remove the suspension support center nut.
c. Remove the 2 retainers, cushion, suspension support and coil spring.
INSPECTION
INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER
Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual operation sounds. If there is any abnormality,
replace the shock absorber with a new one.
NOTICE: When discarding the shock absorber, see DISPOSAL.
DISPOSAL
1. FULLY EXTEND SHOCK ABSORBER ROD
2. DRILL HOLE TO DISCHARGE GAS FROM CYLINDER
Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder as shown in the illustration to discharge the gas inside.
CAUTION: The discharged gas is harmless, but be careful of chips which may fly up when drilling.
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL COIL SPRING TO SHOCK ABSORBER
a. Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031)
NOTICE:
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Do not compress the coil spring more than necessary.
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Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
b. Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.
