OEM 2004 Scion xA Shock Absorber

2004 Scion xA Shock Absorber Parts Q&A

• Q: How to overhaul the front shock absorber with coil spring on 2004 Scion xA?

  A: Start your shock absorber coil spring service by taking off four parts: front wiper arm head cap, both wiper arms, hood to cowl top seal, and cowl top ventilator louvers on both sides. The next step entails disconnecting both hose and wire harness before you remove 8 bolts to take out the windshield wiper link assembly and cowl top panel outer. To remove the front wheel you must disconnect the flexible hose by unbolting both parts of the ABS speed sensor harness bracket and the shock absorber bracket. Unfasten the 2 nuts and bolts connecting the shock absorber with coil spring to the steering knuckle and then unscrew 3 nuts to extract the suspension support No.2 assembly. Insert the front shock absorber with coil spring into a vise while applying 2 nuts and a bolt to the bracket. Before measuring the coil spring with Special Service Tool: 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031), never use an impact wrench to protect the tool from damage. Take off the left-hand front support to shock absorber nut using two nuts and a screwdriver to hold the shock absorber while removing the front suspension support dust cover and sub-assembly together with the dust seal. Take out the upper parts of the spring seat, insulator, spring and bumper in that order. Examine the shock absorber system when pushing and pulling the rod to find gauge and sounds that need replacement. Fitting the shock absorber assembly with front spring bumper and coil spring needs you to compress the coil spring once more using the special service tool to seat the bottom end at the spring's lower section. Mount the front coil spring insulator upper label down first and then put the "OUT" marked front coil spring seat upper part upward. Put back the front suspension support dust seal and sub-system then secure the front shock absorber with a new center nut tightened to 33 Nm yet keep the suspension support stud bolts free from damage during operation. Dismount the special service tool then put MP grease on the suspension support. Secure the shock absorber and coil spring onto the steering knuckle by adding 3 nuts that you apply force of 39 Nm then 2 bolts with a nut at 132 Nm. Put back the flexible hose along with front wheel and cowl top panel parts while making sure they connect correctly and match specified torque values. After installing the windshield wiper links you must put in both ventilator louvers then seal the hood with cowl top the front wiper arms follow. Also perform the wheel alignment test. To dispose of the shock absorber comply with the following steps: Put the rod in its maximum extension position then make a hole in the cylinder using recommended gear to avoid precise metal shards since the gas is colorless transparent and harmless.