2006 TOYOTA RAV4 strut

SP–16SUSPENSION – FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for Sport Package)
SP
DISASSEMBLY
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT PLATE LH
(a) Remove the plate from the shock absorber.
2. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST
COVER LH
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the dust cover from the
suspension support.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
3. REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER NUT
(a) Install 2 nuts and 2 bolts to the bracket at the lower
portion of the shock absorber and secure it with a
vise.
(b) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021,
09727-00031)
HINT:
To prevent the coil spring from being damaged, wind
vinyl tape on the coil spring.
NOTICE:
• When holding the shock absorber with the
coil spring removed, do not hold it by the
spring lower seat. Also, do not knock the
spring lower seat.
• Do not use an impact wrench which will
damage SST.
(c) Using SST to hold the suspension support, remove
the nut.
SST 09729-22031
4. REMOVE COLLAR
(a) Remove the collar from the suspension support.
5. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-
ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the suspension support from the shock
absorber.
6. REMOVE STRUT MOUNTING BEARING LH
(a) Remove the mounting bearing from the suspension
support.
NOTICE:
• When removing the bearing, the suspension
support may become stuck. Use a
screwdriver or equivalent to remove the
bearing.
• Make sure not to use excessive force when
removing the bearing as it may come apart.
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SP–18SUSPENSION – FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for Sport Package)
SP
REASSEMBLY
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR LOWER
LH
(a) Install the insulator lower to the shock absorber.
2. INSTALL FRONT SPRING BUMPER LH
(a) Install the spring bumper to the shock absorber.
3. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING LH
(a) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021,
09727-00031)
HINT:
To prevent the coil spring from being damaged, wind
vinyl tape around the coil spring.
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench which will damage
SST.
(b) Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.
HINT:
Fit the lower end of the coil spring to the gap of the
lower spring seat.
4. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER
LH
(a) Install the insulator upper to the shock absorber.
5. INSTALL STRUT MOUNTING BEARING LH
(a) Install the mounting bearing to the insulator upper.
6. INSTALL COLLAR
(a) Install the collar to the suspension support side.
7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-
ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the suspension support to the shock
absorber.
8. REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER NUT
(a) Using SST to hold the spring upper seat, install a
new nut.
SST 09729-22031
(b) Remove SST.
SST 09727-30021 (09727-00021, 09727-00031)
NOTICE:
When removing SST, make sure that the
suspension support is not in an inclined
position, as the bearing may come apart.
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PB–16PARKING BRAKE – PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY
PB
(b) Install the shoe with the shoe hold-down spring and
pin.
5. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING
SCREW SET
(a) Apply high temperature grease to the adjusting bolt.
(b) Install the screw set.
6. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION
SPRING (for Lower Side)
(a) Using needle-nose pliers, install the tension spring.
7. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT LH
(a) Apply high temperature grease to the contact
surface of the strut and shoe return tension spring.
(b) Install the strut.
8. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION
SPRING (for Upper Side)
(a) Using needle-nose pliers, install the 2 shoe return
tension springs.
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