TL V6-3.5L (2007)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Damper/Spring Replacement
Damper/Spring Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the rear wheel.
3. Remove the rear shelf.
4. Remove the flange nuts (A).
5. Remove the flange nut (A) while holding the joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C), then disconnect the stabilizer link (D) from the stabilizer link
bracket (E).
6. Remove the flange bolt (F) from the knuckle.
7. Lower the rear suspension, then remove the damper (G) from the vehicle. Damper springs are different, left and right. Mark the springs L and R
before you continue.
Installation
1. Lower the rear suspension, and position the damper (A) in the body.