OEM 2000 Toyota Echo Shock Absorber

2000 Toyota Echo Shock Absorber Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the Shock Absorber on 2000 Toyota Echo?

  A: Start the coil spring disassembly step by applying 2 nuts and a bolt through the lower bracket of the shock absorber which will secure it in a vise (Special Service Tool: 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031). Avoid the use of an impact wrench because it can damage the tool. A screwdriver combined with two nuts enables safe removal of the center nut from the suspension support by gripping the cap. The service technician should remove the suspension support followed by the dust seal and spring upper seat and upper insulator and spring bumper and coil spring respectively. To inspect the shock absorber squeeze the rod while extending it until you detect unusual sounds or resistance then replace the unit in case of defects are found. The shock absorber disposal process includes rod extension along with cylinder drainage through drilling while strict attention must be given to flying debris and acknowledging the gas characteristics as colorless and odorless and non-toxic. To reassemble the shock absorber the spring bumper must be placed onto the piston rod while using Special Service Tool: 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031) for compressing the coil spring before inserting the lower coil spring end into the spring lower seat gap. Begin by placing the upper insulator with its "A" mark facing outwards before adding the spring upper seat that shows the "OUT" mark in the outward direction followed by the dust seal and suspension support installation. Attach a fresh center nut with two nuts assisted by a screwdriver until it reaches 33 Nm (340 kgf.cm, 24 ft. lbs.) without harming the suspension support stud bolts. Apply MP grease to the suspension support before installing its cap. The required Special Service Tool Is 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031).