OEM 2001 Toyota Celica Shock Absorber

2001 Toyota Celica Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the Shock Absorber on 2001 Toyota Celica?

  A: Service and repair of the suspension strut starts with coil spring disassembly which includes two-step procedure: use a vise to hold and stabilize the shock absorber with two bracket nuts and a bolt at its lower section followed by compression of the coil spring using tool 09727-30021 (alternatives 09727-0001, 09727-00021, 09727-00031). Always avoid using an impact wrench to protect the tool. Start by removing the cap from the suspension support and holding the spring seat with Special Service Tool: 09729-22031 before removing the nut. You need to remove these shock absorber components: suspension support and dust seal and spring seat followed by upper insulator and coil spring with spring bumper and lower insulator. Examine the shock absorber rod by extending and compressing it during the inspection process to detect abnormal resistance and odd noises; a damaged shock needs immediate replacement. The shock absorber disposal procedure requires rod extension and gas emitting drilling into the cylinder while steering clear of flying chips and recognizing the gas as non-toxic and emissionless. When reassembling the shock absorber first position the lower insulator onto the unit before adding the spring bumper to the piston rod followed by compressing the coil spring with Special Service Tool: 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031) to complete installation by placing the lower end inside the spring lower seat gap. Start by placing the upper insulator followed by installing a spring seat with its "(triangle)" mark directed toward the outside then adding the dust seal and suspension support. Attach Special Service Tool: 09729-22031 to suspend the suspension support when adding a new nut and torquing it to 47 Nm (475 kgf-cm, 34 ft. lbs.). Finish with the removal of Special Service Tool: 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031). After applying MP grease to the suspension support install the cap.