Corolla L4-1.8L (2ZZ-GE) (2005)
e. Position the spring bracket with upper insulator as shown in the illustration.
HINT: Place the RH side on the symmetric position to the illustration.
f.
Install the cushion and support plate.
g. Temporarily tighten a new center nut.
h. Remove the SST
SST 09727-30021
i.
Recheck the direction of the spring bracket.
j.
Using a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the piston rod, tighten a new nut.
Torque: 56 Nm (571 kgf-cm, 41 ft. lbs.)
9. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
a. Install the shock absorber, and temporarily tighten the nut and washer.
b. Install the 2 nuts and bolt.
Torque: 80 Nm (816 kgf-cm, 59 ft. lbs.)
10. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
a. Install the rear wheel and jack down the vehicle.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
b. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.