OEM Scion xB Shock Absorber

Scion xB Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

• Shock Absorber
  48530-80420
  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.
• Strut, Front Driver Side
  48520-80127
  Q: How to install the front shock absorber on Scion xB?

  A:

  You need to place the front shock absorber in a vise by installing a bolt and nut first in order to startInstallation. Place the front coil spring lower insulator while verifying the positioning pin enters the hole located inside the front shock absorber. Insert the front spring bumper after compressing the front coil spring by using Special Service Tools: 09727-30021, 09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031. Do not use an impact wrench on the tools to prevent damage. Fix the front coil spring by inserting the bottom end into the depression of the lower spring seat while maintaining the paint mark directed down. The next steps in kitchen installation involve putting on the front coil spring upper insulator followed by the upper seat and front suspension support dust seal then assembling the front suspension support sub-assembly. Install the front shock absorber with coil spring by applying 3 nuts at the upper section with 50 Nm torque (510 kgf-cm, 37 ft-lbf) and at the lower section to the Steering Knuckle using 2 bolts and 2 nuts tightened to 240 Nm (2447 kgf-cm, 177 ft-lbf). After this, fully tighten the new front support to the front shock absorber nut with 47 Nm torque (479 kgf-cm, 35 ft-lbf). Use the torque wrench to fully tighten the front support to its front shock absorber nut up to 47 Nm (479 kgfcm, 35 ft-lbf). Insert the front flexible hose onto the steering knuckle with a bolt that needs a torque of 29 Nm (296 kgf-cm, 21 ft-lbf) and follow by putting the front Speed Sensor to the front shock absorber with coil spring and using both bolt and clamp with 29 Nm (296 kgf-cm, 21 ft-lbf) torque. Avoid sensor twisting during installation. The front stabilizer link assembly needs installing to the front shock absorber with coil spring through the use of a nut torqued to 74 Nm (755 kgf-cm, 55 ft-lbf) while holding the stud bolt with a 6 mm hexagon wrench in cases where the ball joint rotates. Install the front suspension support dust cover together with the front wheel which should be torqued to 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf). Install the cowl top outer panel and then position the windshield Wiper Motor and its link along with cowl top ventilator slats (LH and RH) followed by proceeding with windshield wiper arm attachment (RH and LH) and the wiper arm cover installation after front wheel alignment testing.