MR2 Spyder L4-1.8L (1ZZ-FE) (2001)
2. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR WIRE HARNESS CLAMP FROM SHOCK ABSORBER
Remove the bolt, nut and disconnect the ABS speed sensor wire harness clamp.
Torque: 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 inch lbs.)
3. DISCONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the flexible hose from the shock absorber bracket.
Torque: 29 Nm (296 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.)
4. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
a. Loosen the 2 nuts on the lower side of shock absorber.
Torque: 140 Nm (1,430 kgf-cm, 103 ft. lbs.)
HINT: Don't remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
b. Remove the 3 nuts on the upper side of the shock absorber.
Torque: 39 Nm (400 kgf-cm, 29 ft. lbs.)
c. Remove the No. 1 suspension support.
d. Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts on the lower side of shock absorber.
HINT: At the time of installation, coat the nut's thread with engine oil.
e. Remove the shock absorber with coil spring.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
HINT: After installation, check the front wheel alignment.
Disassembly and Reassembly