OEM 2003 Toyota Prius Shock Absorber

2003 Toyota Prius Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service the Shock Absorber on 2003 Toyota Prius?

  A: The first step when servicing the suspension strut requires wheel removal at 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm) torque level along with a torque of 76 ft. lbs. The first step involves removing the wiper link assembly before disconnecting the ABS speed sensor wire harness clamps from the shock absorber through the removal of its bolt at 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.) torque. The shock absorber bracket requires a 29 Nm (300 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lbs.) torque to remove the bolt after which the nut holding the stabilizer bar link to the shock absorber needs 74 Nm (755 kgf-cm, 55 ft. lbs.) torque application followed by using a hexagon (5 mm) wrench to hold the stud when the ball joint turns with the nut. Begin the shock absorber removal with coil spring by first loosening the 2 lower side nuts holding the shock absorber with 153 Nm of torque but keep the 2 bolts intact. Proceed to remove the 3 upper side nuts with 39 Nm torque. Proceed by first removing both lower nuts and bolts from the shock absorber while applying engine oil to the threaded nut before reinstallation. Installation of the shock absorber with coil spring follows the exact reverse steps of removal while seiwing to check the front wheel alignment after the installation process is complete.