Toyota 48530-20680 Shock Absorber Assembly Rear Right

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).

Start by loosening the wheel lug nuts and raising the vehicle on jack stands.