Shock Absorber Assembly: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Avalon, 2003 Toyota Avalon, and 2002 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using suitable spring compressor, compress the rear coil spring.
- Use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the piston rod and remove the nut. Remove rear shock absorber cushion washer No. 1, rear suspension support, rear spring front bracket sub-assembly, rear suspension support assembly, upper rear coil spring insulator, rear spring bumper No. 1 and rear coil spring.