OEM 2008 Scion xD Shock Absorber

2008 Scion xD Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove the front shock absorber with coil spring on 2008 Scion xD?

  A: The first step to removing the front shock absorber with coil spring requires removal of the front wiper arm head cap followed by taking off both left and right front wiper arm plus blade assemblies. After removing the hood to cowl top seal, workers can take out the front wiper motor and link by also removing the right and left cowl top ventilator louvers. Following the previous step remove the right-side front air shutter seal followed by both the outer cowl top panels. To separate the front stabilizer link assembly you must first use a socket hexagon wrench 6 to hold the stud when the ball joint rotates with the nut. After that use the wrench to remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer link from the shock absorber. Work on separating the front flexible hose from the speed sensor by removing its bolt before taking off the front suspension support dust cover. When separating the front shock absorber with coil spring from the steering knuckle remove the two nuts and two bolts in a sequential order, maintaining bolt stability during loosening the nuts before fixing the shock absorber rod with a socket hexagon wrench 6 along with taking out the nut to detach the assembly, followed by the removal of the No. 2 suspension support before acquiring the front shock absorber with coil spring from the vehicle.