Celica GT-S L4-1.8L (2ZZ-GE) (2000)
4. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINK
Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the shock absorber.
Torque: 44 Nm (449 kgf.cm, 32 ft. lbs.)
HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (5 mm) wrench to hold the stud.
5. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
a. Loosen the 2 nuts on the lower side of shock absorber.
Torque: 153 Nm (1,560 kgf.cm, 113 ft. lbs.)
HINT: Do not remove the 2 bolts.
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 2 nuts and bolts on the lower side of shock absorber.
HINT: At the time of installation, coat the nut's thread with engine oil.
d. 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