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Replacing front struts

Need to replace front struts on '99 Toyota Tacoma. Have replaced shocks on rear and purchased struts for front. I want to replace the struts and use the existing coils. Have rented coil compressor and strut compressor to put struts on. Do not know how to use the tools (i.e. strut compressor and coil compressor).

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    which coil compressor to use on 2002 Toyota Tacoma 2wd

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Okay....here is the steps first....and then the directions on how to use the tools:

  1. Raise and properly support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the front wheel.
  3. Detach the shock absorber lower mount by removing the two bolts.
  4. Remove the retainer nut, retainer, cushion and shock absorber.
  5. Detach the cushion retainer from the shock absorber.
  6. Compress the coil spring with a commercially available spring compressor.
  7. Detach the stabilizer bar.
  8. Support the upper suspension arm and steering knuckle securely.
  9. Remove the cotter pin.
  10. Loosen and remove the nut.
  11. Using a ball joint removal tool, detach the lower ball joint from the lower control arm.
  12. Loosen the suspension arm set bolt.
  13. Remove the suspension arm set bolt nut.
  14. Remove the nut from the strut bar front set bolt.
  15. Pull out both set bolts.
  16. Remove the lower suspension arm and coil spring. To install:
  17. Installation is the reverse of removal. Note the following torque specifications:
    1. Strut bar front set bolt: 221 ft. lbs. (300 Nm)
    2. Lower suspension arm set bolt: 148 ft. lbs. (200 Nm)
    3. Lower ball joint nut: 80 ft. lbs. (110 Nm)
    4. Lug nuts: 83 ft. lbs. (110 Nm).

  • Greg Bernett
    Greg Bernett May 13, 2009

    Not sure if this will work.....first time using this feature....

  • Greg Bernett
    Greg Bernett May 13, 2009

    Let me know if this is the type of compressor you have.



    But, also look on youtube for other similar videos....they will help.

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