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SA1UT−01
FA0530
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE COIL SPRING AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA−51
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
INSPECTION
INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER
Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and check that
there is 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, use the following
procedure.
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SA1UU−01
SA2667
50 mm
(1.97 in.)30 mm
(1.18 in.)
SA−52
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE COIL SPRING AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
DISPOSAL
DISCARD SHOCK ABSORBER
Before discarding the shock absorber, drill a hole 2 − 3 mm
(0.079 − 0.118 in.) in diameter at the location shown in the il-
lustration to release the gas inside.
NOTICE:
When drilling, chips may fly out, work carefully. The gas is
colorless, odorless and non −poisonous.
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SA1UV−01
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE COIL SPRING AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA−53
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA−50 ).
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SA1UW−01
SA2675
SA2676
SA−54
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT LATERAL CONTROL ROD
911
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
FRONT LATERAL CONTROL ROD
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque:
Steel wheel: 147 N·m (1,500 kgf·cm, 109 ft·lbf)
Aluminum wheel: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
2. DISCONNECT LA TERAL CONTROL ROD FROM AXLE
HOUSING
Remove the bolt and disconnect the lateral control rod from the
axle housing.
Torque: 171 N·m (1,750 kgf·cm, 127 ft·lbf)
HINT:
After stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolt.
3. REMOVE LATERAL CONTROL ROD FROM FRAME
Remove the nut, bolt and lateral control rod. Torque: 171 N·m (1,750 kgf·cm, 127 ft·lbf)
HINT:
After stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolt.
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SA1UX−01
FA0533
SST
SST
FA0534
SST
SST
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT LATERAL CONTROL ROD
SA−55
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE BUSHING
Using SST, remove the bushing from the lateral control rod.
SST 09710 −22042 (09710 −02051, 09710 −02071),
09950 −70010 (09951 −07150)
2. INSTALL BUSHING
Using SST, install a new bushing into the lateral control rod. SST 09710−22042 (09710 −02051, 09710−02071)
HINT:
Do not use a lubricant when pressing in the bushing.
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SA1UY−01
SA−56
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT LATERAL CONTROL ROD
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA−54 ).
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SA1UZ−01
SA2677
SA2678
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT LEADING ARM
SA−57
914
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
FRONT LEADING ARM
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque:
Steel wheel: 147 N·m (1,500 kgf·cm, 109 ft·lbf)
Aluminum wheel: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
2. REMOVE LEADING ARM
(a) Remove the bolt, plate washer and nut from the leading arm to the frame side.
Torque: 177 N·m (1,800 kgf·cm, 130 ft·lbf)
HINT:
After stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolt.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and nuts from the leading arm to the axle housing side.
Torque: 171 N·m (1,750 kgf·cm, 127 ft·lbf)
HINT:
After stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolts.
(c) Remove the leading arm.
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SA1V0−02
R13847
SST
SA−58
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT LEADING ARM
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REPLACEMENT
REPLACE BUSHINGS
Using SST and a press, replace the bushing from the leading
arm. SST Front side: 09710−30050
SST Rear side: 09710 −22042 (09710−02061)
HINT:
When assembling a new bushing, as shown in the illustration.
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