Camry Wagon V6-180.5 2959cc 3.0L DOHC (3VZ-FE) (1993)
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DISASSEMBLY
REMOVE COIL SPRING
(a) Install 2 nuts and a bolt to the bracket at the lower portion of the shock absorber and secure it in a vise.
(b) Using SST. compress the coil spring. SST 09727-30020
NOTICE:
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When holding the shock absorber with the coil spring removed, do not hold it by the spring lower seat. Also, do not knock the spring
lower seat.
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Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
(c) Using SST to hold the suspension support, remove the nut. SST 09729-22031
(d) Remove these parts:
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Suspension support
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Bearing
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Spring upper seat and Upper insulator
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Coil spring and Lower insulator
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Spring bumper
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER
Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual operation sounds.
NOTICE: When discarding the shock absorber, use the following procedure.