2007 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Shock Absorber: Installation

  1. INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY FRONT LH 
    1. Install the front coil spring insulator lower LH onto the shock absorber assembly front LH.
    2. Install the front spring bumper LH to the shock absorber piston rod.
    3. Using SST, compress the front coil spring LH.
      NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
    4. Install the front coil spring LH to the shock absorber assembly front LH.

      HINT:

      Fit the lower end of the front coil spring LH into the gap of the spring lower seat.

      Fig 1: Compressing Front Coil Spring LH
      G05194641Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install the front coil spring insulator upper LH as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 2: Locating Front Coil Spring Insulator Upper LH
      G05194642Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Install the front coil spring seat upper LH to the shock absorber assembly front LH with the mark facing the outside of the vehicle.
    7. Install the front suspension support LH dust seal and front suspension support sub-assembly LH.
      Fig 3: Locating Front Suspension Support LH Dust Seal
      G05194643Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Using SST to hold the front coil spring seat upper LH, install a new nut.

      SST 09729-22031 

      Torque: 47 N*m (479 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf) 

    9. Remove the SST.
    10. Install the front suspension support dust cover LH.
      Fig 4: Installing Nut Using SST
      G05194644Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    11. Apply MP grease No. 2 into the suspension support sub-assembly LH.
      CAUTION: Do not touch grease on rubber surface of upper support.
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