Rear Shock Absorber With Coil Spring (4WD): Overhaul

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Overhaul

HINT:

COMPONENTS: See COMPONENTS 

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE DECK BOARD NO.2 (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  3. REMOVE DECK BOARD SUB-ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  4. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX REAR (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  5. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRAY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  6. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER HEAD COVER 
  7. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH (See  DRIVE SHAFT, PROPELLER SHAFT, AXLE  ) 
  8. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING 
    1. Support the rear suspension arm assy No.1 LH.
      Fig 1: Supporting Rear Suspension Arm Assy
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    2. Remove the bolt and nut from the rear suspension arm assy No.1 LH.
      NOTE: When removing the bolt, stop the nut from rotating and loosen the bolt.
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