How to Remove and Reinstall a Rear Shock Absorber on a Toyota Celica?

Loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle and support it securely on jack stands. Remove the wheel. Unscrew the brake line from the wheel cylinder (or caliper). Use a flare nut wrench to avoid rounding off the corners of the nut. Disconnect the brake line from the flexible hose at the strut bracket. Again, the use of a flare nut wrench is recommended. Plug the hose end or wrap a plastic bag tightly around the end of the hose to prevent excessive leakage and contamination. Remove the brake hose clip from the strut bracket with a pair of pliers, then pull the hose through the bracket. If the vehicle is equipped with ABS, detach the speed sensor wiring harness from the Shock Absorber. Disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the strut bracket. Support the axle carrier with a floor jack, then remove the two strut-to-axle carrier nuts and bolts. On 1989 and earlier models, remove the speaker grille (lift back models) or the access panel in the trunk (coupe models). On 1990 and later models, remove the speaker grille (lift back models) or the panel between the rear seat back and the rear window. Unscrew the three strut upper mounting nuts while an assistant supports the strut so it doesn't fall. Guide the strut out of the fender well. Follow the inspection procedures. When reassembling the strut, make sure the suspension support is aligned with the lower bracket. Maneuver the assembly up into the fender well and insert the mounting studs through the holes in the body. Install the nuts, but don't tighten them yet. Push the axle carrier into the strut lower bracket and install the bolts and nuts, tightening them. Connect the stabilizer bar link to the strut bracket. Route the brake hose through its bracket on the strut and connect the brake line, tightening it securely. Connect the other end of the line to the wheel cylinder (or caliper). Install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts. Tighten the three strut upper mounting nuts. Bleed the wheel cylinder (or caliper).

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Toyota Celica Shock Absorber Assembly Rear Right
Part Number: 48530-80331
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Set, Rear Rh ; Absorber Assembly, Shock, Rear Rh; Shock Absorber, Strut
- Manufacturer Note: MARK 48530-2B830
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Replaces: 48530-29775
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2005 Toyota Celica | 4 Cyl 1.8L | 1ZZFE, 2ZZGE; ZZT230L-BLMSHA, ZZT230L-BLPSHA, ZZT231L-BLFVFA, ZZT231L-BLPVFA
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Toyota Celica Shock Absorber Assembly Rear Left
Part Number: 48530-29775
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: ABSORBER Assembly, Shock, Rear LH
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Replaced by: 48530-80331
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2003 Toyota Celica | 4 Cyl 1.8L | 1ZZFE, 2ZZGE; ZZT230L-BLMSHA, ZZT230L-BLPSHA, ZZT231L-BLFVFA, ZZT231L-BLPVFA
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Toyota Celica Shock Absorber Assembly Front Left
Part Number: 48520-29466
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assy, Shock, Front Lh
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaced by: 48520-80101
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2003 Toyota Celica | 4 Cyl 1.8L | 1ZZFE, 2ZZGE; ZZT230L-BLMSHA, ZZT230L-BLPSHA, ZZT231L-BLFVFA, ZZT231L-BLPVFA
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Toyota Celica Shock Absorber Assembly Front Left
Part Number: 48520-29665
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assy, Shock, Front Lh
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaced by: 48520-80101
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Toyota Celica | 4 Cyl 1.8L | 1ZZFE, 2ZZGE; ZZT230L-BLMSHA, ZZT230L-BLPSHA, ZZT231L-BLFVFA, ZZT231L-BLPVFA
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Toyota Celica Shock Absorber Assembly Front Left
Part Number: 48520-20680
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assy, Shock, Front Lh
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaced by: 48520-20751
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1993 Toyota Celica | GT, GTS, ST, Turbo 4WD, Turbo All Trac | 4 Cyl 1.6L, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.2L | 3SGTE, 4AFE, 5SFE; AT180L-BCMSKA, AT180L-BCMSKK, AT180L-BCPSKA, AT180L-BCPSKK, ST184L-BCMGKA, ST184L-BCMGKK, ST184L-BCPGKA, ST184L-BCPGKK, ST184L-BKMGKA, ST184L-BKPGKA, ST184L-BLMGKA, ST184L-BLMGKK, ST184L-BLMVKA, ST184L-BLMVKK, ST184L-BLPGKA, ST184L-BLPGKK, ST184L-BLPVKA, ST184L-BLPVKK, ST185L-BLMVZA, ST185L-BLMVZK
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Toyota Celica Shock Absorber Assembly Front Left
Part Number: 48520-29465
$124.59 MSRP: $177.13
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assy, Shock, Front Lh
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaced by: 48520-80101
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2003 Toyota Celica | 4 Cyl 1.8L | 1ZZFE, 2ZZGE; ZZT230L-BLMSHA, ZZT230L-BLPSHA, ZZT231L-BLFVFA, ZZT231L-BLPVFA
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Toyota Celica Shock Absorber Assembly Rear Left
Part Number: 48530-80079
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: ABSORBER Assembly, Shock, Rear LH; Shock Absorber, Strut
- Manufacturer Note: MARK 48530-2B830
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Toyota Celica | 4 Cyl 1.8L | 1ZZFE, 2ZZGE; ZZT230L-BLMSHA, ZZT230L-BLPSHA, ZZT231L-BLFVFA, ZZT231L-BLPVFA
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Toyota Celica Shock Absorber Assembly Front Left
Part Number: 48520-20750
$121.90 MSRP: $173.31
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assy, Shock, Front Lh
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaced by: 48520-20751
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1993 Toyota Celica | GT, GTS, ST, Turbo 4WD, Turbo All Trac | 4 Cyl 1.6L, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.2L | 3SGTE, 4AFE, 5SFE; AT180L-BCMSKA, AT180L-BCMSKK, AT180L-BCPSKA, AT180L-BCPSKK, ST184L-BCMGKA, ST184L-BCMGKK, ST184L-BCPGKA, ST184L-BCPGKK, ST184L-BKMGKA, ST184L-BKPGKA, ST184L-BLMGKA, ST184L-BLMGKK, ST184L-BLMVKA, ST184L-BLMVKK, ST184L-BLPGKA, ST184L-BLPGKK, ST184L-BLPVKA, ST184L-BLPVKK, ST185L-BLMVZA, ST185L-BLMVZK
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Toyota Celica Shock Absorber Assembly Front Right
Part Number: 48510-29245
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assy, Shock, Front Rh
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 48510-80219
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1999 Toyota Celica | GT, ST | 4 Cyl 1.8L, 4 Cyl 2.2L | 5SFE, 7AFE; AT200L-BCMSKA, AT200L-BCPSKA, AT200L-BLMSKA, AT200L-BLMSKK, AT200L-BLPSKA, AT200L-BLPSKK, ST204L-BCMGKA, ST204L-BCMGKK, ST204L-BCMSKA, ST204L-BCPGKA, ST204L-BCPGKK, ST204L-BCPSKA, ST204L-BKMGKA, ST204L-BKPGKA, ST204L-BLMGKA, ST204L-BLMGKK, ST204L-BLMSKA, ST204L-BLPGKA, ST204L-BLPGKK, ST204L-BLPSKA
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Toyota Celica Shock Absorber Assembly Front Right
Part Number: 48510-80071
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assy, Shock, Front Rh
- Manufacturer Note: MARK 48510-2B350
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 48510-80324
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Toyota Celica | 4 Cyl 1.8L | 1ZZFE, 2ZZGE; ZZT230L-BLMSHA, ZZT230L-BLPSHA, ZZT231L-BLFVFA, ZZT231L-BLPVFA
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Toyota Celica Shock Absorber Assembly Front Right
Part Number: 48510-20280
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assy, Shock, Front Rh
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 48510-20281
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1986-1987 Toyota Celica | GT, GTS, ST | 4 Cyl 2.0L | 2SELC, 3SFE, 3SGELC; ST161L-BCMSEA, ST161L-BCMVEA, ST161L-BCPSEA, ST161L-BCPVEA, ST161L-BCPVEK, ST161L-BLMVEA, ST161L-BLMVEK, ST161L-BLPVEA, ST161L-BLPVEK, ST162L-BCMSKA, ST162L-BCMVFA, ST162L-BCMVFK, ST162L-BCMVKA, ST162L-BCPSKA, ST162L-BCPVFA, ST162L-BCPVKA, ST162L-BCPVKK, ST162L-BKMVKA, ST162L-BKPVKA, ST162L-BLMVFA, ST162L-BLMVFK, ST162L-BLMVKA, ST162L-BLMVKK, ST162L-BLPVKA, ST162L-BLPVKK
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Toyota Celica Shock Absorber Assembly Front Left
Part Number: 48520-29086
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assy, Shock, Front Lh
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaced by: 48520-80045
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-1999 Toyota Celica | GT, ST | 4 Cyl 1.8L, 4 Cyl 2.2L | 5SFE, 7AFE; AT200L-BCMSKA, AT200L-BCPSKA, AT200L-BLMSKA, AT200L-BLPSKA, ST204L-BCMGKA, ST204L-BCMSKA, ST204L-BCPGKA, ST204L-BCPSKA, ST204L-BKMGKA, ST204L-BKPGKA, ST204L-BLMGKA, ST204L-BLMGKK, ST204L-BLMSKA, ST204L-BLPGKA, ST204L-BLPGKK, ST204L-BLPSKA
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Toyota Celica Shock Absorber Assembly Front Right
Part Number: 48510-29756
$124.59 MSRP: $177.13
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assy, Shock, Front Rh
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 48510-80324
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2003 Toyota Celica | 4 Cyl 1.8L | 1ZZFE, 2ZZGE; ZZT230L-BLMSHA, ZZT230L-BLPSHA, ZZT231L-BLFVFA, ZZT231L-BLPVFA
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Toyota Celica Shock Absorber Assembly Front Left
Part Number: 48520-20381
$34.30 MSRP: $48.43
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assy, Shock, Front Lh
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 48520-20400
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988 Toyota Celica | GT, GTS, ST, Turbo 4WD, Turbo All Trac | 4 Cyl 2.0L | 3SFE, 3SGELC, 3SGTE; ST162L-BCMSKA, ST162L-BCMSKK, ST162L-BCMVFA, ST162L-BCMVFK, ST162L-BCMVKA, ST162L-BCMVKK, ST162L-BCPSKA, ST162L-BCPSKK, ST162L-BCPVFA, ST162L-BCPVKA, ST162L-BCPVKK, ST162L-BKMVKA, ST162L-BKPVKA, ST162L-BLMVFA, ST162L-BLMVFK, ST162L-BLMVKA, ST162L-BLMVKK, ST162L-BLPVKA, ST162L-BLPVKK, ST165L-BLMVZA, ST165L-BLMVZK
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Toyota Celica Shock Absorber Assembly Front Left
Part Number: 48520-29085
$115.66 MSRP: $163.99
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assy, Shock, Front Lh
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaced by: 48520-80045
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1999 Toyota Celica | GT, ST | 4 Cyl 1.8L, 4 Cyl 2.2L | 5SFE, 7AFE; AT200L-BCMSKA, AT200L-BCPSKA, AT200L-BLMSKA, AT200L-BLMSKK, AT200L-BLPSKA, AT200L-BLPSKK, ST204L-BCMGKA, ST204L-BCMGKK, ST204L-BCMSKA, ST204L-BCPGKA, ST204L-BCPGKK, ST204L-BCPSKA, ST204L-BKMGKA, ST204L-BKPGKA, ST204L-BLMGKA, ST204L-BLMGKK, ST204L-BLMSKA, ST204L-BLPGKA, ST204L-BLPGKK, ST204L-BLPSKA
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Toyota Celica Shock Absorber Assembly Front Right
Part Number: 48510-20281
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assy, Shock, Front Rh
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 48510-20280
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1986-1988 Toyota Celica | GT, GTS, ST, Turbo 4WD, Turbo All Trac | 4 Cyl 2.0L | 2SELC, 3SFE, 3SGELC, 3SGELC; ST161L-BCMSEA, 3SGTE; ST162L-BCMSKA, ST161L-BCMVEA, ST161L-BCPSEA, ST161L-BCPVEA, ST161L-BCPVEK, ST161L-BLMVEA, ST161L-BLMVEK, ST161L-BLPVEA, ST161L-BLPVEK, ST162L-BCMSKA, ST162L-BCMSKK, ST162L-BCMVFA, ST162L-BCMVFK, ST162L-BCMVKA, ST162L-BCMVKK, ST162L-BCPSKA, ST162L-BCPSKK, ST162L-BCPVFA, ST162L-BCPVKA, ST162L-BCPVKK, ST162L-BKMVKA, ST162L-BKPVKA, ST162L-BLMVFA, ST162L-BLMVFK, ST162L-BLMVKA, ST162L-BLMVKK, ST162L-BLPVKA, ST162L-BLPVKK, ST165L-BLMVZA, ST165L-BLMVZK
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Toyota Celica Shock Absorber Assembly Rear Left
Part Number: 48540-29025
$139.69 MSRP: $198.59
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: ABSORBER Assembly, Shock, Rear LH; Strut
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Replaces: 48540-29015
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1999 Toyota Celica | GT, ST | 4 Cyl 1.8L, 4 Cyl 2.2L | 5SFE, 7AFE; AT200L-BCMSKA, AT200L-BCPSKA, AT200L-BLMSKA, AT200L-BLMSKK, AT200L-BLPSKA, AT200L-BLPSKK, ST204L-BCMGKA, ST204L-BCMGKK, ST204L-BCMSKA, ST204L-BCPGKA, ST204L-BCPGKK, ST204L-BCPSKA, ST204L-BKMGKA, ST204L-BKPGKA, ST204L-BLMGKA, ST204L-BLMGKK, ST204L-BLMSKA, ST204L-BLPGKA, ST204L-BLPGKK, ST204L-BLPSKA
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Toyota Celica Shock Absorber Assembly Rear Right
Part Number: 48530-29295
Product Specifications
- Other Name: ABSORBER Assembly, Shock, Rear RH; Strut
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Replaces: 48530-29285
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1999 Toyota Celica | GT, ST | 4 Cyl 1.8L, 4 Cyl 2.2L | 5SFE, 7AFE; AT200L-BCMSKA, AT200L-BCPSKA, AT200L-BLMSKA, AT200L-BLMSKK, AT200L-BLPSKA, AT200L-BLPSKK, ST204L-BCMGKA, ST204L-BCMGKK, ST204L-BCMSKA, ST204L-BCPGKA, ST204L-BCPGKK, ST204L-BCPSKA, ST204L-BKMGKA, ST204L-BKPGKA, ST204L-BLMGKA, ST204L-BLMGKK, ST204L-BLMSKA, ST204L-BLPGKA, ST204L-BLPGKK, ST204L-BLPSKA
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Toyota Celica Shock Absorber Assembly Front Left
Part Number: 48520-20271
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assy, Shock, Front Lh
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 48520-20270
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1986-1988 Toyota Celica | GT, GTS, ST, Turbo 4WD, Turbo All Trac | 4 Cyl 2.0L | 2SELC, 3SFE, 3SGELC, 3SGELC; ST161L-BCMSEA, 3SGTE; ST162L-BCMSKA, ST161L-BCMVEA, ST161L-BCPSEA, ST161L-BCPVEA, ST161L-BCPVEK, ST161L-BLMVEA, ST161L-BLMVEK, ST161L-BLPVEA, ST161L-BLPVEK, ST162L-BCMSKA, ST162L-BCMSKK, ST162L-BCMVFA, ST162L-BCMVFK, ST162L-BCMVKA, ST162L-BCMVKK, ST162L-BCPSKA, ST162L-BCPSKK, ST162L-BCPVFA, ST162L-BCPVKA, ST162L-BCPVKK, ST162L-BKMVKA, ST162L-BKPVKA, ST162L-BLMVFA, ST162L-BLMVFK, ST162L-BLMVKA, ST162L-BLMVKK, ST162L-BLPVKA, ST162L-BLPVKK, ST165L-BLMVZA, ST165L-BLMVZK
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Toyota Celica Shock Absorber Assembly Rear Right
Part Number: 48530-20680
Product Specifications
- Other Name: ABSORBER Assembly, Shock, Rear RH; Strut
- Manufacturer Note: MARK 48530-20680
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1993 Toyota Celica | GT, GTS, ST, Turbo 4WD, Turbo All Trac | 4 Cyl 1.6L, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.2L | 3SGTE, 4AFE, 5SFE; AT180L-BCMSKA, AT180L-BCMSKK, AT180L-BCPSKA, AT180L-BCPSKK, ST184L-BCMGKA, ST184L-BCMGKK, ST184L-BCPGKA, ST184L-BCPGKK, ST184L-BKMGKA, ST184L-BKPGKA, ST184L-BLMGKA, ST184L-BLMGKK, ST184L-BLMVKA, ST184L-BLMVKK, ST184L-BLPGKA, ST184L-BLPGKK, ST184L-BLPVKA, ST184L-BLPVKK, ST185L-BLMVZA, ST185L-BLMVZK

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Toyota Celica Shock Absorber

Shock Absorber is among the critical components of Toyota Celica vehicles mainly applied in the suspension system to complement the functions of struts. These components enabling bouncing decrease and eliminate shock impulses by transforming the kinetic energy to heat. Up to date, Celica models have incorporated in its production; both twin tube and mono tube shock absorbers although enclosing different hydraulic operating mechanisms to suit different road handling. There are more sophisticated designs like Position Sensitive Damping (PSD) as well as Acceleration Sensitive Damping (ASD) that add to the sensitivity of the shock absorbers; technologies like the electorheological and magnetorheological systems enable semi active as well as adaptive suspension systems to balance the comfort as well as control factors.

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Toyota Celica Shock Absorber Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Shock Absorber Assembly Rear Right
48530-20680
Q: How to Remove and Reinstall a Rear Shock Absorber on a Toyota Celica?
A:
Loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle and support it securely on jack stands. Remove the wheel. Unscrew the brake line from the wheel cylinder (or caliper). Use a flare nut wrench to avoid rounding off the corners of the nut. Disconnect the brake line from the flexible hose at the strut bracket. Again, the use of a flare nut wrench is recommended. Plug the hose end or wrap a plastic bag tightly around the end of the hose to prevent excessive leakage and contamination. Remove the brake hose clip from the strut bracket with a pair of pliers, then pull the hose through the bracket. If the vehicle is equipped with ABS, detach the speed sensor wiring harness from the Shock Absorber. Disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the strut bracket. Support the axle carrier with a floor jack, then remove the two strut-to-axle carrier nuts and bolts. On 1989 and earlier models, remove the speaker grille (lift back models) or the access panel in the trunk (coupe models). On 1990 and later models, remove the speaker grille (lift back models) or the panel between the rear seat back and the rear window. Unscrew the three strut upper mounting nuts while an assistant supports the strut so it doesn't fall. Guide the strut out of the fender well. Follow the inspection procedures. When reassembling the strut, make sure the suspension support is aligned with the lower bracket. Maneuver the assembly up into the fender well and insert the mounting studs through the holes in the body. Install the nuts, but don't tighten them yet. Push the axle carrier into the strut lower bracket and install the bolts and nuts, tightening them. Connect the stabilizer bar link to the strut bracket. Route the brake hose through its bracket on the strut and connect the brake line, tightening it securely. Connect the other end of the line to the wheel cylinder (or caliper). Install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts. Tighten the three strut upper mounting nuts. Bleed the wheel cylinder (or caliper).