OEM 2001 Toyota Sienna Shock Absorber

2001 Toyota Sienna Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service the Shock Absorber on 2001 Toyota Sienna?

  A: The front wheel removal process requires first tightening it to 104 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 77 ft. lbs.). The shock absorber service requires removing installation of the ABS speed sensor wire harness clamps and flexible hose bracket by turning off their retaining nut at a torque setting of 29 Nm (300 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lbs.). Sever the stabilizer bar link from the shock absorber before taking off the outer front cowl top panel. To work with the shock absorber which contains the coil spring begin by first relaxing its 2 lower-side nuts while applying a torque of 210 Nm (2,150 kgf-cm, 155 ft. lbs.), though you must keep the bolts in place. Apply engine oil on the threads of reinstalling nuts. Use a torque of 80 Nm (820 kgf-cm, 59 ft. lbs.) to remove the three upper-side shock absorber nuts followed by the nuts and bolts on the lower side. Under final steps you should extract the shock absorber and coil spring together before setting the suspension support according to its correct installation orientation. The front wheel alignment requires examination after completing installation steps.