1991 LEXUS SC400 Service Repair Manual

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
PREPARATION
SST (SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS)
SA02Q±07
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
SA06X±03
EQUIPMENT
SA02S±02
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FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
COMPONENTS
SA00A±0A
±
SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT SUSPENSIONSA±27 
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FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL
SA0RN±04
1.  JACK UP VEHICLE AND REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER
(a)  Remove the 2 bolts and caliper from the steering knuckle.
(b)  Hang up the brake caliper

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(b)  Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the wire harness clampto prevent the wire harness being damaged when removing
or installing the through bolt.
6.  LOOSEN  PISTON ROD LOCK NUT
(a)  Remove the pl

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(b)  Remove 3 nuts and shock absorber from the body.
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
DISASSEMBLY
SA0RP±04
1.  REMOVE SUSPENSION SUPPORT AND COIL SPRING
(a)  Using SST, compress the coil spring.SST 09727±30020

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FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
INSPECTION
SA0RQ±03
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

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(b)  Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.HINT: Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the gap of the
spring seat of the shock absorber.
4.  INSTALL SUSPENSION SUPPORT
(a)  Install the su

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2. CONNECT  SHOCK  ABSORBER  TO  LOWERSUSPENSION  ARM
(a)  Connect the shock absorber to lower suspension arm.
(b)  Install the bolt from the rear vehicle and temporarily tighten the nut.
3.  TEMPORA