Corolla LE Sedan L4-1.8L (1ZZ-FE) (1999)
5. DISCONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE
a. Using SST, disconnect the flexible hose. Use a container to catch the brake fluid.
SST 09023-00100
b. Remove the clip.
6. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINK
Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the shock absorber.
HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (5 mm) wrench to hold the stud.
7. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
a. Remove the 2 nuts and bolts, and disconnect the shock absorber from the axle carrier.
b. Remove the cap.
c. Loosen the nut in the center of the suspension support.
NOTICE: Do not remove it.
HINT: If not disassembling the shock absorber, it is not necessary to loosen the nut.
d. Remove the 3 nuts and shock absorber with the coil spring.
INSTALLATION