Contents: Removal ↓ Installation ↓
Removal
Remove the shock absorber strut.
Remove the cover from the strut rod.
The coil spring is compressed. To remove the shock absorber, it is necessary to additionally compress the coil spring, unloading the spring cups. The spring is compressed with a special device.
Caution: The shock absorber nut can only be loosened after the coil spring has been compressed.
Specialized TOYOTA workshops use a special device to compress the spring. Compress the spring by approximately 10 mm.
Caution: The spring compressor must be installed so that the spring coils are securely gripped at three equally spaced points. The spring has a high pre-compression. There is a risk of injury!
Loosen the spring mounting nut using a bent wrench or head, holding the rod from turning.
Remove the shock absorber strut parts in order. Note: If the spring needs to be replaced, release it slowly. If only the shock absorber is replaced, the spring is not released. Check the shock absorber and dispose of it, see the next section.
Installation
Place the compression buffer on the shock absorber rod.
Install the lower support cup and compressed coil spring. Make sure that the spring is correctly positioned on the lower and upper support cups.
Install the upper support cup.
Install the top plate so that the arrow next to the "OUT" sign points away from the vehicle.
Install the dust ring and upper strut support.
Screw on a new self-locking nut and tighten it to 45 Nm.
Slowly release the spring.
Install the shock absorber strut into place.
Lubricate the shock absorber spring mounting nut with thick grease and cover with a dust cover.