OEM 2004 Scion xA Shock Absorber

2004 Scion xA Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the shock absorber assembly rear LH on 2004 Scion xA?

  A: The first step to replace the SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY REAR LH consists of removing the rear absorber cap and the rear wheel. Before you extract the 2 nuts from the piston rod you must jack up the rear axle beam while supporting it. Moving on, remove the cushion retainer and the suspension support before taking off the nut, spacer and shock absorber assembly rear LH. Disassemble the suspension support from its connection with the shock absorber assembly. The inspection of the shock absorber assembly rear LH requires testing by both shock absorber rod compression and extension for normal resistance and sound levels. Any observation of faulty conditions demands immediate replacement of the shock absorber with a new unit. The installation process starts by connecting the suspension support assembly to the shock absorber and proceeding to install the shock absorber assembly followed by suspension support along with cushion retainer to the body. During installation thread in the lower nut so the piston rod extends 15 to 18 mm (0.591 to 0.709 inch) from the lower nut before attaching the upper nut and tightening it against the lower one to 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.). After raising the jack position the shock absorber assembly onto the rear axle beam while using both the spacer and nut then torque it to 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.). After installing the rear wheel complete the process by torquing it to 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.) followed by a rear wheel alignment check. The SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY REAR LH needs to be disposed by extending its rod fully then drilling a hole from A to B inside the cylinder to vent gas contents using suitable safety gear while noting the colorless odorless non-poisonous nature of its gas composition.