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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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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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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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SA1VR−03
SA−11 2
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE COIL SPRING AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
969
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
COIL SPRING AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
COMPONENTS
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SA1VP−01
R08418
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE COIL SPRING AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SA−11 3
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR 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 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Remove the lower bolt holding the shock absorber from the rear axle housing.
Torque: 64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)
(b) Remove the retainer and 2 cushions, disconnect the shock absorber.
(c) Remove the 2 upper bolts and shock absorber. Torque: 50 N·m (510 kgf·cm, 37 ft·lbf)
(d) Remove these parts from the shock absorber:
Nut
3 Retainers
2 Cushions
Bracket
Torque: 69 N·m (700 kgf·cm, 51 ft·lbf)
3. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR BRACKETS FROM
REAR AXLE HOUSING (See page SA−124 )
4. DISCONNECT LATERAL CONTROL ROD FROM REAR AXLE HOUSING (See page SA−11 8 )
5. REMOVE COIL SPRING
(a) Begin to lower the axle housing.
HINT:
Be careful not to snap the brake line and parking brake cable.
(b) With lowering the rear axle housing, remove the coil spring and insulator.
HINT:
Check that the coil spring end is installed correctly.
If the coil spring end is not in the correct position, reinstall the
coil spring.
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(c) Remove the bolt and follow spring from the frame.
Torque: 28 N·m (290 kgf·cm, 21 ft·lbf)
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SA1VQ−01
SA0627
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE COIL SPRING AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SA−11 5
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
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, use the following
procedure.
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SA1VS−01
SA−11 6
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE COIL SPRING AND REAR 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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