Rear Shock Absorber Disassembly

Suspension & Axle. Camry. Acv40 Gsv40
Suspension. Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. FIX REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

  2. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

Rear Shock Absorber -- Disassembly



1. FIX REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Suspension.Suspension System.Rear Shock Absorber Disassembly

  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.



2. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Using SST, compress the rear coil spring.

    SST
    09727-30021(09727-00010,09727-00021,09727-00031)
    NOTICE:
    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.

  1. Remove the nut, rear shock absorber collar and rear suspension support assembly.

  1. Remove the rear coil spring, rear No. 1 spring bumper, and rear coil spring lower insulator.