OEM 2009 Toyota Yaris Shock Absorber

2009 Toyota Yaris Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install the rear shock absorber on 2009 Toyota Yaris?

  A: The first step when installing the rear shock absorber involves setting up both the rear suspension support assembly along with the rear suspension support stopper. You should tighten the rear shock absorber after setting up a jack underneath the axle beam with a wooden block between the jack and the rear axle spring seat to stop damage from occurring. Slowly jack up the axle beam before using both bolt and nut to provisionally fasten the shock absorber to the axle beam from its lower side. Locate the suspension support next to the cushion retainer before installing a new lower nut that requires tightening to 15 to 18 mm (0.591 to 0.709 in.). Position the piston rod while you torque a brand-new upper nut to reach 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf). Fit the rear shock absorber cap and rear absorber cap of the hatchback. When working on the sedan fixed seat type implement the rear seatback assembly followed by the rear seat cushion cover pad sub-assembly. Fasten the rear wheel to 103 Nm with the specified torque values 1,050 kgf-cm and 76 ft-lbf. Reposition the stability of the suspension after lowering the vehicle with the jack while letting it experience multiple bouncing motions. Secure the shock absorber bolt until it reaches 49 Nm of torque as measured by 500 kgf-cm or 36 ft-lbf. Test the wheel alignment of the rear wheel as the final stage.