Toyota Sequoia (2005). Manual - part 786

SA2BH–02

F14305

F14306

F16918

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

COIL SPRING AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

SA–137

3133

REMOVAL

1.

REMOVE REAR WHEELS
Torque: 110 N·m (1,150 kgf·cm, 83 ft·lbf)

2.

SUPPORT REAR AXLE HOUSING WITH JACK

3.

Normal Type:
REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER

(a)

Remove the bolt and disconnect the shock absorber from
the axle housing.
Torque: 87 N·m (887 kgf·cm, 64 ft·lbf)

(b)

Use the same procedure described above to the other
side.

(c)

While holding the piston rod, remove the nut, 2 retainers,
cushion and shock absorber.
Torque: 58 N·m (591 kgf·cm, 43 ft·lbf)

(d)

Remove the 2 retainers and cushion from the shock ab-
sorber.

4.

Auto Leveler Type:
REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER

NOTICE:
When removing and installing of the shock absorber, per-
form the procedure with the shock absorber stretched
completely. The primary rod reaction force of the shock ab-
sorber is apploximately 1,000 N.
(a)

Remove the bolt and disconnect the shock absorber from
the axle housing.
Torque: 87 N·m (887 kgf·cm, 64 ft·lbf)

(b)

Use the same procedure described above to the other
side.

F16919

F16920

F14307

F04396

SA–138

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

COIL SPRING AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

3134

(c)

While holding the piston rod, remove the nut, retainer,
cushion and shock absorber.
Torque: 58 N·m (591 kgf·cm, 43 ft·lbf)

(d)

Remove the retainer and cushion from the shock absorb-
er.

5.

DISCONNECT LH AND RH STABILIZER BAR LINKS

Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the LH and RH stabilizer bar
links.

Torque: 69 N·m (704 kgf·cm, 51 ft·lbf)

6.

DISCONNECT LATERAL CONTROL ROD

Remove the nut, washer, bolt and disconnect the lateral control
rod.

Torque: 140 N·m (1,428 kgf·cm, 103 ft·lbf)

HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nut and bolt.

7.

REMOVE COIL SPRING

(a)

Lower the axle housing.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to snap the brake line and parking brake
cable.

(b)

While lowering the axle housing, remove the coil spring,
hollow spring and insulator.

HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.

Check that the coil spring end is installed correctly.

If the coil spring end is not in the correct position, reinstall
the coil spring.

SA174–05

SA0627

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

COIL SPRING AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

SA–139

3135

INSPECTION

Normal Type:
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.

SA2BI–02

W03120

F07370

50 mm 
(1.97 in.)

30 mm
(1.18 in.)

F17130

50 mm (1.97 in.)

High Pressure
Chamber Side:

130 mm (5.12 in.)

F17131

Low Pressure
Chamber Side:

50 mm (1.97 in.)

40 mm (1.57 in.)

SA–140

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

COIL SPRING AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

3136

DISPOSAL

1.

FULLY EXTEND SHOCK ABSORBER ROD

2.

Normal Type:
DRILL HOLE TO REMOVE 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.

3.

Auto Leveler Type:
DRILL HOLE TO REMOVE GAS FROM CYLINDER

Using a drill, make a hole on the shaded area of the cylinder,
as shown in the illustration to discharge the gas inside.
CAUTION:

Be sure to perform the procedure in the order, the
high pressure chamber and the low pressure cham-
ber.

Wear protective goggles and cover the absorber with
a plastic bag or like when boring.

The discharged gas is harmless, but be careful of
chips which may fly out when drilling.