2001 TOYOTA SEQUOIA ABS

SA17Y±06
F14311
Shock Absorber
with Coil Spring
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
: Specified torque
64 (650, 47)
Retainer
Cushion
Suspension
Support
Retainer
Coil Spring
Shock Absorber
25 (250, 18)
135 (1,400, 100)
Bushing

± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA±63
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FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
COMPONENTS

SA23R±03
F14315
R12773
SA±64
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. DISCONNECT SHOCK ABSORBER FROM LOWER
SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the shock absorber lower side set nut and wash-
er.
NOTICE:
Do not remove the bolt.
(b) Pry down the lower suspension arm to remove the bolt
and disconnect the shock absorber.
3. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
Remove the 3 nuts and shock absorber with the coil spring.

SA23S±03
F14523
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SA±65
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DISASSEMBLY
REMOVE SUSPENSION SUPPORT AND COIL SPRING
(a) Using a spring compressor, compress the coil spring.
NOTICE:

Use a spring compressor with which compressive
force of 12,740 N (1,300 kgf, 2,860 lbf) or more can be
applied.

Make sure that the suspension support is free from
the coil spring.

Do not compress the coil spring more than neces-
sary.

Do not place yourself over the top of the shock ab-
sorber.
(b) Remove the suspension support center nut.
(c) Remove the 2 retainers, cushion, suspension support
and coil spring.

SA180±04
SA0627
SA±66
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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.

SA23U±03
R13880
60 mm (2.36 in.)
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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 illustra-
tion to discharge the gas inside.
CAUTION:
The discharged gas is harmless, but be careful of chips
which may fly out when drilling.

SA23T±03
F14318
SST
F14319
SST
SA±68
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REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE BUSHING
Using SST and a press, remove the bushing.
SST 09710±30031 (09710±03161, 09710±03171)
2. INSTALL NEW BUSHING
Using SST and a press, install a new bushing.
SST 09710±30031 (09710±03161, 09710±03171)
HINT:
Do not apply grease or oil to the bushing.

SA23V±03
F14524
F07365
Suspension
Support Bolt
25°25° LH: RH:
Coil Spring Lower Side End
Coil Spring Lower
Side End
Front:
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REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL COIL SPRING TO SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Using a spring compressor, compress the coil spring.
NOTICE:
Do not compress the coil spring more than necessary.
(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.
2. INSTALL SUSPENSION SUPPORT
(a) Install the cushion, 2 retainers and suspension support to
the piston rod.
(b) Temporarily tighten a new suspension support center nut.
(c) Position the suspension support as shown in the illustra-
tion.
NOTICE:
Do not place yourself over the top of the shock absorber.
HINT:
Recheck the direction of the suspension support.
(d) Torque the suspension center nut.
Torque: 25 N´m (250 kgf´cm, 18 ft´lbf)

SA182±06
SA±70
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INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
(a) Install the upper side of the shock absorber to the chassis frame with the 3 nuts.
Torque: 64 N´m (650 kgf´cm, 47 ft´lbf)
(b) Connect the lower side of the shock absorber to the lower suspension arm with the bolt, washer and
nut.
Torque: 135 N´m (1,400 kgf´cm, 100 ft´lbf)
2. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 110 N´m (1,150 kgf´cm, 83 ft´lbf)