Help Needed - Replacing Leaking Suspension Hose - 2011 lx570 (1 Viewer)

[xiva]

Hello,
I have a leaking suspension hose due to rust on my 2011 LX570. The part # is 4916160022, it connects to the passenger side strut. Repairing at the dealer was just too expensive for me and I have been doing my own maintenance on this car since I got it back in 2023. I have been just adding in suspension fluid as the level gets low cuz of the leak for the past month, but I would like to fix it. I was just wondering if anyone has a guide on changing out this suspension hose, since I couldn't find any online. Thank you!

 

[LX Cruiser]

Hello,
I have a leaking suspension hose due to rust on my 2011 LX570. The part # is 4916160022, it connects to the passenger side strut. Repairing at the dealer was just too expensive for me and I have been doing my own maintenance on this car since I got it back in 2023. I have been just adding in suspension fluid as the level gets low cuz of the leak for the past month, but I would like to fix it. I was just wondering if anyone has a guide on changing out this suspension hose, since I couldn't find any online. Thank you!

Here's a pic of what you need to replace, circled in red. Looks like there are 3 mounting bolts in addition to where it is fastened to the top of the shock and to the accumulator assembly on the other end:

I don't know if you'll need to remove anything to reach that hose or not. It would help to have a set of flare wrenches for bleeding the system. If you search AHC line replacement, you might come up with something on the forum. It may just need tightened down at the top of the shock, I don't know. Those metal lines don't tend to leak unless they're rusted out or from some impact that makes them crimp (possible if there is accident history on your truck).

If you look at the AHC accumulator globe replacement thread (the big one), there is a video on how to change globes and bleed the system in the first post. You'll need a 10mm flare wrench to bleed AHC or brakes on your truck. And buy a couple cans of Toyota fluid.

Reliably, Ourisman Toyota of Richmond has about the best price possible on that hose:

Hose Suspension Con 49161-60022 | Toyota Parts|Toyota Online Parts

49161-60022 - Hose Suspension Con

parts.ourismantoyotaofrichmond.com

 

[LX4x4]

The left end looks like banjo bolt to me, if so, get new washers.
The shock end may be flexible enough to let you fish through.

I don't think it is too difficult, if it's well designed it should hug tight with the body/frame so you may not need to remove much to install.
Get the torque values if you can.
Obviously you will need to bleed it after.

 

[xiva]

Here's a pic of what you need to replace, circled in red. Looks like there are 3 mounting bolts in addition to where it is fastened to the top of the shock and to the accumulator assembly on the other end:
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I don't know if you'll need to remove anything to reach that hose or not. It would help to have a set of flare wrenches for bleeding the system. If you search AHC line replacement, you might come up with something on the forum. It may just need tightened down at the top of the shock, I don't know. Those metal lines don't tend to leak unless they're rusted out or from some impact that makes them crimp (possible if there is accident history on your truck).

If you look at the AHC accumulator globe replacement thread (the big one), there is a video on how to change globes and bleed the system in the first post. You'll need a 10mm flare wrench to bleed AHC or brakes on your truck. And buy a couple cans of Toyota fluid.

Reliably, Ourisman Toyota of Richmond has about the best price possible on that hose:

Hose Suspension Con 49161-60022 | Toyota Parts|Toyota Online Parts

49161-60022 - Hose Suspension Con

parts.ourismantoyotaofrichmond.com

Yeah, the leaking was due to rust. I already purchased the hose and all the bolts necessary for the hose. The hose goes from the strut to behind the running board through a small opening. I just have an issue of whether it's possible to just yank the hose in and out of that opening when replacing, or whether other parts of the body need to be removed. Or if anyone has done this kind of replacement before.
I'll check out the globe replacement thread, thank you!

 

[xiva]

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The left end looks like banjo bolt to me, if so, get new washers.
The shock end may be flexible enough to let you fish through.

I don't think it is too difficult, if it's well designed it should hug tight with the body/frame so you may not need to remove much to install.
Get the torque values if you can.
Obviously you will need to bleed it after.

Yeah I got the banjo bolt and washer, I was able to remove the old pipe cause i cut it with a saw since it needed to be replaced. However i cut it into 3 pieces, because removing it from that small opening was hard. I have 2 cans of fluid right now, hopefully it'll be enough.