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SA14T-02
SA0627
SA-62
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
2012 Author: Date:
2004 LAND CRUISER (RM1071U)
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 disposing the shock absorber, see DISPOSAL on
page SA-63.
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SA14V-01
SA-64
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
2014 Author: Date:
2004 LAND CRUISER (RM1071U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA-61).
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SA14S-02
F04382
F04407
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA-61
2011 Author: Date:
2004 LAND CRUISER (RM1071U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 131 N´m (1,340 kgf´cm, 97 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON
3. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Remove the bolt, nut and disconnect the shock absorber
from the lower suspension arm.
Torque: 135 N´m (1,400 kgf´cm, 100 ft´lbf)
(b) While holding the piston rod, remove the nut, cushion, re-
tainer and shock absorber.
Torque: 68 N´m (700 kgf´cm, 50 ft´lbf)
(c) Remove the cushion and retainer from the shock absorb-
er.
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SA159-02
F05236
Stabilizer Bar
25 (250, 18)
Retainer
Cushion
Cushion
Bracket
18 (185, 13)
Cushion
Retainer
52 (530, 38)
Stabilizer Bar Link
Engine Under Cover
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
Non-reusable part
18 (185, 13) SA-80
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT STABILIZER BAR
2030 Author: Date:
2004 LAND CRUISER (RM1071U)
FRONT STABILIZER BAR
COMPONENTS
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SA15B-01
SA-82
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT STABILIZER BAR
2032 Author: Date:
2004 LAND CRUISER (RM1071U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA-81).
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SA15A-02
F05117
F04402
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT STABILIZER BAR
SA-81
2031 Author: Date:
2004 LAND CRUISER (RM1071U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. REMOVE LH AND RH STABILIZER BAR LINKS
(a) Remove the nut, bolt, 2 retainers, 2 cushions and stabiliz-
er bar link.
Torque:
Bolt: 52 N´m (530 kgf´cm, 38 ft´lbf)
Nut: 25 N´m (250 kgf´cm, 18 ft´lbf)
(b) Employ the same manner described above to the other
side.
3. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR
(a) Remove the 4 bolts, 2 brackets and 2 cushions.
Torque: 18 N´m (185 kgf´cm, 13 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the stabilizer bar.
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SA14W-02
F05243
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
Torsion Bar SpringAnchor Arm Swivel
Anchor Arm
Anchor Arm Adjusting Seat
Anchor Arm Adjusting Bolt
Torque Arm
Engine Under Cover
225 (2,300, 166)
225 (2,300, 166)
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT TORSION BAR SPRING
SA-65
2015 Author: Date:
2004 LAND CRUISER (RM1071U)
FRONT TORSION BAR SPRING
COMPONENTS
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SA14Y-02
F05244
F05245
B
F05246
A
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT TORSION BAR SPRING
SA-67
2017 Author: Date:
2004 LAND CRUISER (RM1071U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL TORQUE ARM
Install the bolt, torque arm and 2 nuts.
Torque: 225 N´m (2,300 kgf´cm, 166 ft´lbf)
2. INSTALL TORSION BAR SPRING WITH ANCHOR ARM
HINT:
There are right and left matchmarks on the rear end of the
torsion bar springs.
Apply a light coat of MP grease to the spline of the torsion
bar springs.
(a) New torsion bar spring:
Install a new torsion bar spring and anchor arm.
(1) Install the anchor arm to a new torsion bar spring.
(2) Install the torsion bar spring with the anchor arm to
the torque arm.
(3) Install the anchor arm adjusting seat, anchor arm
swivel and anchor arm adjusting bolt.
(4) Check that the length of anchor arm adjusting bolt
end is almost same as dimension ºBº measured
when the torsion bar was removed.
(5) Tighten the anchor arm adjusting bolt so that the di-
mension ºAº is within the specified value in the table
below.
Reference:
LH8 - 25 mm (0.315 - 0.984 in.)
RH2 - 18 mm (0.079 - 0.709 in.)
(b) Reused torsion bar spring:
Install the torsion bar spring and anchor arm.