Solara Coupe V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2008)
(a) Loosen the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
HINT: Do not remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
(b) Remove the rear suspension support No. 1 cover LH.
(c) Loosen the LH support suspension center nut.
NOTE: Do not remove the nut.
HINT: It is not necessary to loosen the nut if the shock absorber is not being disassembled.
(d) Remove the 3 nuts.
(e) Lower the rear axle carrier, and remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
(f) Remove the shock absorber with coil spring.
Disassembly
SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER:
DISASSEMBLY
1. FIX REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the 2 nuts and bolt to the bracket at the lower part of the shock absorber, and secure it in a vise as shown in the illustration to the left.
2. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH