Rear Shock Absorber: Disassembly

FIX REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
1. As shown in the illustration, secure the rear shock absorber with coil spring in a vise using aluminum plates by closing the vise onto the double nutted bolt affixed to the bracket at the bottom of the absorber.
  
  Fig 1: Fixing Rear Shock Absorber With Coil Spring
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REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1. Using SST, compress the rear coil spring.
  
  Fig 2: Compressing Rear Coil Spring
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031)
  
  NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench.
  
  HINT:
  
  If the front coil spring is compressed at an angle, using 2 SST will make the work easier.
2. Remove the nut, rear shock absorber collar and rear suspension support assembly.
3. Remove the rear coil spring, rear No. 1 spring bumper, and rear coil spring lower insulator.