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Old 06-12-2007, 10:19 PM
kwontumspeed kwontumspeed is offline
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Replacing Springs/Struts W124 ?s F/R

Yes, another spring question. With good time in search I was only able to find bits and pieces of the whole thing. So I need you experts to verify the procedure. I there's a DIY posted somewhere with this exact SOP, I missed it:

Front:
Jack front and rest on stand from the frame.
With floor jack load LCA.
Install spring compressor, snug only (insurance).
Remove strut top bolt.
Remove bottom bolts, remove strut.
Compress spring, remove and uncompress. Adjust floor jack if needed for more room
Compress new spring.
Install and uncompress until mounted, not 100%.
Install strut bottom bolts.
Uncompress spring 100%.
Tighten strut top bolt.

?s:
If LCA is supported with floor jack, will lowering the LCA slightly give me more room to remove/install the spring? Enough to where it is worth doing or will the LCA under load give me enough room to wiggle it out?

Rear (this one seems much easier):
Lift rear with floor jack from the subframe.
Support with stands at chassis, not subframe, do not remove floor jack from it's position.
Unbolt bottom bolts hydro shocks. Or top? But not complelely unless being replaced
Remove swaybar mounts at control arm only
With floor jack slowly drop subframe until springs 100% unloaded.
Replace springs.
Raise subframe with jack.
tighten lower hydro shock bolts and swaybar.

Sorrry if these are elementary questions. I'm a mech, but strictly Toyota and am new to this model and chassis but will be spending a lot of time on these beauties.

On aside, where can I get the "FSM" Factory Service Manuals (paper or electronic)?

Thanks!
Robert

Edit: I am keeping the OE hydro shocks in the rear.

Last edited by kwontumspeed; 06-14-2007 at 09:35 AM. Reason: Revise
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