OEM 2008 Toyota Avalon Suspension Strut Rod

2008 Toyota Avalon Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How do you install the rear Suspension Strut Rod on 2008 Toyota Avalon?

  A: The installation of the rear strut rod starts with a temporary bolt and nut fixation of the strut rod (rear side), bolt, and nut while the bolt remains loosely tightened until you insert the bolt from inside the vehicle. Fasten the strut rod (front side) by fixing its nut then engaging a temporary bolt torque on it. The suspension needs stabilization through a wood block under the rear axle carrier to prevent damage while the installed bolt of suspension arm assembly No. 1 (inner side of the vehicle) needs to be aligned horizontally with the center of the rear axle hub under load application. The rear strut rod bolts should be tightened with 113 Nm torque (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft-lbf) while continuing to fix the nut throughout this procedure. The second bolt receives the same procedure before you install the parking brake cable with a bolt torque setting of 6.0 Nm (61 kgf-cm, 53 in-lbf). Secure the rear wheel with a torque of 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 6 ft-lbf) after its installation. Inspection and required alignment adjustment of the rear wheels needs to be completed as a final step in this process.