Avalon XLS V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1998)
3. Remove flexible hose and ABS speed sensor wire harness from shock absorber by removing the 2 bolts.
[Torque:
Flexible hose: 28 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)]
ABS wire: 5.4 Nm (48 inch lbs.)]
4. Disconnect stabilizer bar link from shock absorber.
5. Remove shock absorber with coil spring.
a. Loosen the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
[Torque:
Reused nut: 196 Nm (145 ft. lbs.)]
New nut: 255 Nm (188 ft. lbs.)]
Installation Note: Coat the nut's threads with engine oil.
b. Support the rear axle carrier with a jack.
c. Remove the cap.
d. Loosen the nut in the middle of the suspension support.
[Torque: 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.)]
CAUTION: Do not remove it.
e. Remove the 3 nuts of the suspension support.
[Torque: 39 Nm (29 ft. lbs.)]
f.
Lower the rear axle carrier and remove the 2 bolts.
g. Remove the shock absorber with the coil spring.
6. Install in reverse order of removal, noting the torque specifications in brackets [ ].
7. After installation, check the rear wheel alignment.
Disassembly