TOYOTA PREVIA 91-97 REPAIR MANUAL

SUSPENSION AND STEERING 8-5

Coil Springs

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

I See Figures 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10

1. Raise and safely support the front of the vehicle securely on jackstands.


2. Remove the shock and coil spring assembly.


3. Install two nuts and a bolt to the bracket at the lower portion of the
   shock absorber and secure the assembly in a vise. Using a spring com-
   pressor, compress the coil.

WARNING

When holding the shock absorber with the coil spring removed,

do not hold it by the spring lower seat. Do not knock the spring

lower seat. Do not use an impact wrench.

Fig. 6 Exploded view of the common front strut/coil and related components

Fig. 7 This cap covers the top of the strut where the upper bear-

ing retaining nut is located

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Fig. 8 Install a spring compressor on the oil/strut assembly