Toyota 48510-09875 Shock Absorber Assembly Front Right

If your struts or coil springs show wear, consider all options before starting work. Strut/shock assemblies must be replaced if faulty. Check cost and availability of parts before disassembly. Remove the strut and spring assembly and mount it in a vise. Use a spring compressor to relieve pressure from the upper spring seat. Loosen the damper shaft nut and remove the nut and suspension support. Inspect the bearing and rubber portion of the suspension support, replacing if needed. Remove the upper spring seat and insulator. Lift the compressed spring from the assembly and remove the rubber bumper. Inspect the lower insulator for wear and replace if necessary. To reassemble, position the lower insulator, extend the damper rod and install the rubber bumper. Place the coil spring onto the lower insulator. Install the upper insulator and spring seat. Align the "OUT" mark of the spring upper seat with the mark of the upper insulator. Install the dust seal and suspension support onto the damper shaft. Install the nut and tighten it. Remove the spring compressor tool. Install the strut/spring assembly onto the vehicle.

The initial steps include removing the rear seat and package tray trim panel. Afterward, you should loosen the rear wheel lug nuts, raise the rear of the vehicle, and securely support it on jackstands.

Guide the strut assembly up into the fender well and insert the three upper mounting studs through the holes in the shock tower. Slide the steering knuckle into the strut flange and insert the two bolts.