Q: How to disassemble the rear shock absorber with coil spring on Scion tC?
A: The first step to disassemble the rear shock absorber with coil spring involves removing the rear shock absorber cap. Operation of Special Service Tool: 09727-30021 and 09727-00010 provides spring compression through a method that excludes impact wrenches because they could harm the tools. Use a 6 mm hexagon wrench as a holding tool for the piston rod before taking off the nut. First free the No. 1 shock absorber cushion washer then take off the suspension support LH followed by the spring front bracket LH followed by taking away the No. 1 shock absorber cushion and after that remove the No. 1 spring bumper LH and finally remove the coil spring insulator upper LH and the coil spring.
Q: How to remove the rear shock absorber on Scion xB?
A: To start the removal process of the rear shock absorber you should first remove the rear wheels and rear floor service hole cover. The support procedure starts by adding a jack and wooden block to the rear axle beam spring seat but avoids over-jacking and positions the rear shock absorber for compression between 20 to 30 mm (0.78 to 1.18 in.). The socket hexagon wrench with size 6 mm allows users to maintain the rear shock absorber rod before disconnecting the lock nut and rear shock absorber cushion retainer. Start by removing the rear suspension support after which you can safely remove the rear shock absorber assembly by unfastening the bolt under maintenance of the nut. Complete the process by taking away the rear No. 1 spring bumper.
Q: How to replace the SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY REAR LH on Scion xA?
A: Start the replacement of the SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY REAR LH by eliminating the rear absorber cap and the rear wheel. You should support the rear axle beam with a jack while holding the piston rod to remove the two nuts. After you remove the cushion retainer and the suspension support then uninstall the nut followed by the spacer until you reach the shock absorber assembly. The technician should separate the suspension support assembly from the shock absorber assembly. When inspecting the shock absorber assembly, squeeze and stretch the rod to determine normal resistance along with listening for odd sounds; find any issues for a shock absorber replacement. Begin by attaching the suspension support assembly to the shock absorber before you install both components and the suspension support with cushion retainer onto the body. Install the lower nut while holding the piston rod before the rod extends 15 to 18 mm (0.591 to 0.709 inch) from the lower nut. Then install and tighten the upper nut to 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.). First lift the jack until you can install the shock absorber assembly between the rear axle beam and its spacer with the nut at a 49 Nm torque level (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.). After fixing the rear wheel align the wheel correctly then tighten it to 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.). Drill a vent hole between points A and B of the SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY REAR LH while completely extending its shock absorber rod because this allows gas discharge safely but require essential protective equipment for fragmentary metal debris. Liquid gas exhibits no color and odor and shows no poisoning effects.