OEM Scion xD Shock Absorber

Scion xD Shock Absorber Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Shock Absorber
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  Q: How to install the front shock absorber with coil spring on Scion xD?

  A: The installation of the front shock absorber with coil spring begins by screwing a new nut partially into No. 2 suspension support before mounting the shock absorber onto the steering knuckle fastened with 2 bolts and 2 nuts reaching a torque of 164 Nm (1672 kgf-cm, 121 ft-lbf). The installation process should avoid bolt rotation during nut removal. The installation process requires you to place the load control hose together with the Speed Sensor on their bolt and apply 29 Nm (300 kgf-cm, 22 ft-lbf) of torque while avoiding any twisting motion. A socket hexagon wrench 6 should be used to prevent the ball joint from turning while installing the front stabilizer link assembly through the nut and tightening it to 74 Nm (755 kgf-cm, 55 ft-lbf). Fix the shock absorber rod with a socket hexagon wrench 6 to achieve full tightening of the front shock absorber with coil spring by tightening the nut to 55 Nm (561 kgf-cm, 41 ft-lbf). Continue by putting in order the front suspension support dust cover and then add the outer cowl top panel followed by the front air shutter seal RH before moving onto the front Wiper Motor and link. The installation of the hood to cowl top seal should follow cowl top ventilator louver LH and RH installation. The last steps include fitting the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH along with RH and front wiper arm head cap while performing an inspection for front wheel alignment correction when necessary.