OEM 2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder Shock Absorber

2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder Shock Absorber Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the Shock Absorber on 2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder?

  A: Disassemble the coil spring by squeezing it with Special Service Tool: 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031) to prevent tool damage from impact wrench usage. The spring seat requires screwdriver support while you unscrew the nut which must be done without harming the spring seat. Begin by removing the suspension support and following it with the dust seal and spring seat and upper insulator and coil spring and spring bumper. Examine the shock absorber rod during inspection by both compressing and extending it. Investigate any abnormal resistance or unusual noises; shock absorber replacement should occur in these cases. To dispose of the shock absorber extend the rod to its maximum length before drilling a hole in the cylinder while avoiding chip damage and recognizing the gas as non-toxic and nonvolatile and invisible. To rebuild the shock absorber install the spring bumper on the piston rod before reusing the special servicing tool to compress the coil spring and fitting it to the shock absorber precisely into the spring lower seat gap. Install the upper insulator and then add the spring seat while positioning the piston rod notch with the spring seat hole. First place the dust seal on the shock absorber followed by the new suspension support nut installation with a screwdriver keeping the suspension support steady while tightening the nut to 51 Nm (520 kgf-cm, 38 ft. lbs.). Take extra caution to prevent spring seat damage. The special service tool needs removal while the suspension support receives MP grease application before installing the cap.