OEM 2009 Scion tC Shock Absorber

2009 Scion tC Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install the front shock absorber with coil spring on 2009 Scion tC?

  A: You begin front shock absorber with coil spring installation by fastening the 2 bolts through the vehicle's front side and attaching the shock absorber to the steering knuckle. First position the upper shock absorber edge to the vehicle using a jack and wooden block then fasten the three nuts by torquing them to 52 Nm (530 kgf-cm, 38 ft-lbf). Species will be attached between the steering knuckle and shock absorber through two nuts that must be tightened to 240 Nm (2,450 kgf-cm, 177 ft-lbf) as you avoid letting the bolts rotate during this process. The lock nut requires tightening to 47 Nm (480 kgf-cm, 35 ft-lbf) then the specified parts should receive an application of MP grease No. 2 before installing the suspension dust cover. The front No. 1 flexible hose and speed sensor LH need a bolt that requires torquing to 19 Nm (194 kgf-cm, 14 ft-lbf). Install the front stabilizer link assembly LH to the shock absorber through a nut application where the ball joint requires stabilization from a 6 mm hexagon wrench until torque reaches 75 Nm (755 kgf-cm, 55 ft-lbf). After mounting the front wheel, tighten it to a torque of 103 Nm using 1,050 kgf-cm (76 ft-lbf) as the measurement value. Install the cowl top ventilator louver LH and hood to cowl top seal along with front wiper arm LH and RH and also front wiper arm head cap based on requirements. Examine and set the front wheel alignment as the final step.