OEM 2004 Toyota Sienna Shock Absorber

2004 Toyota Sienna Shock Absorber Parts Q&A

• Q: How to replace the shock absorber assembly rear LH on 2004 Toyota Sienna?

  A: A mechanic must begin replacement of the shock absorber assy rear LH after removing the rear wheel and rear shock absorber cap LH through shock absorber head cover and cap removal. affecting the rear axle beam requires a jack for support. when removing the lock nut you should maintain contact with the piston rod via a 6 mm hexagon wrench. first remove the rear shock absorber LH cushion retainer followed by the rear shock absorber cushion NO.1 and the nut and cushion retainer before removing the shock absorber assy rear LH and finally take off the rear spring bumper NO.1 LH from the shock absorber assy rear LH. you must check the shock absorber assy rear LH through shock absorber rod motions which include pushing down and pulling up to identify abnormal resistance or sounds; a new shock absorber must be used when any malfunction appears. installation starts with combining the rear spring bumper NO.1 LH with the shock absorber assy LH followed by supporting the rear axle beam assy with a jack and attaching the rear shock absorber assy rear LH and cushion retainer and nut to the beam. first install the rear shock absorber cushion NO.1 before fitting the rear shock absorber LH cushion retainer and tightening a new lock nut against the body. finish tightening the lock nut with a 6 mm hexagon wrench until it reaches 30 nm (310 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lbs.). install the rear shock absorber cap LH during the next step before applying the shock absorber head cover and fitting the rear wheel with a proper torque of 103 nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.). a jack should be used to stabilize the shock absorber assembly rear LH followed by placement of 90 kg (198 lb) into the rear compartment before installing a torque of 115 nm (1,173 kgf-cm, 85 ft. lbs). the conclusion of the inspection process includes checking the rear wheel alignment. according to drive type specifications the shock absorber extends to 234 mm (9.22 inch) for 2wd but reaches 258 mm (10.16 inch) for 4wd.