Tercel Sedan 2-Door L4-1497cc 1.5L DOHC (5E-FE) MFI (1997)
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Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove rear seat cushion and seatback.
2. Remove rear wheel.
Torque: 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.)
3. Remove shock absorber with coil spring.
a. Support the axle beam with a jack.
b. Remove the nut and bolt on power side of the shock absorber.
Torque: 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolt.
c. Remove the 2 nuts on upper side of the shock absorber.
Torque: 39 Nm (29 ft. lbs.)
d. Remove the shock absorber with the coil spring.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Disassembly and Assembly