Corolla L4-1.8L (2ZZ-GE) (2005)
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b. Using a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the piston rod, remove the nut.
c. Remove the support plate, cushion, spring bracket, upper insulator, suspension support, spring bumper and coil spring.
7. INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR LH
a. Compress and extend the shock absorber rod, and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.
If there is any abnormality, replace the shock absorber with a new one.
NOTICE: When disposing of the shock absorber, see DISPOSAL. See: Disposal
8. INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR LH
a. Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727-30021
NOTICE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
b. Insert the coil spring to the shock absorber.
HINT: Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the gap of the spring lower seat.
c. Install the spring bumper and suspension support.
d. Set the upper insulator to the spring bracket.
