Suspension Rear Celica ST202
Suspension Rear Celica ST202
Suspension Rear Celica ST202
1994 SUSPENSION
Toyota - Rear
Celica
STRUT ASSEMBLY
Removal
1) Raise and support vehicle. On vehicles with ABS, detach
speed sensor wire from strut. Remove clip and brake line at strut. On
disc brake models, remove caliper, leaving hose attached, and hang
aside.
2) Disconnect stabilizer bar link (if equipped) from strut.
Support axle carrier with jack. Remove strut-to-axle carrier bolts.
Remove strut-to-body nuts. Remove strut assembly.
NOTE:
Inspection
Compress and extend shock rod to check for abnormal
resistance or noise. Push shock absorber piston rod in fully and
release. Piston rod should return at a constant speed throughout its
travel. If shock is defective, replace as an assembly. If shock is
SUSPENSION ARMS
Removal
Raise and support vehicle. On vehicles with ABS, detach speed
sensor wire clamp from suspension arms. Remove strut rod. Remove fuel
tank protector. Support suspension member. Mark cam plate, No. 2
(rear) suspension arm, and body for reassembly reference. Remove
remaining suspension arm retaining bolts. Remove suspension arms.
NOTE:
Installation
1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Take care to
install components at original locations.
2) Temporarily install all bolts, leaving them loose. Install
wheels. Lower vehicle. Bounce vehicle several times to stabilize
suspension.
3) Align reference marks on cam plate, No. 2 (rear)
suspension arm, and body. Tighten bolts to specification with vehicle
weight on suspension. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Check rear wheel
alignment. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in
the WHEEL ALIGNMENT section.
STABILIZER BAR
Removal
Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels. Use jack and wooden
block to support fuel tank. Remove tank band bolts from body. Lower
fuel tank slightly. Disconnect stabilizer bar from stabilizer bar
link. Remove stabilizer brackets and stabilizer bar.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
WHEEL BEARINGS
Removal
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Remove axle
hub-to-carrier bolts, axle hub, and "O" ring.
2) Loosen staked part of axle shaft nut. Remove axle nut.
Using Puller (09950-20017), remove axle shaft from axle hub. Remove
inner bearing race. Using puller, remove outer bearing inner race.
Remove oil seal. Press bearing from axle hub.
Installation
1) Coat outside of new bearing with grease. Press new bearing
into axle hub. Install outer bearing inner race.
2) Coat oil seal lip with grease. Drive oil seal into axle
STRUT ROD
Removal & Installation
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels. Remove nuts and
bolts holding strut rod to axle carrier and body. Remove strut rod.
2) Install strut rod, leaving it loose. Temporarily install
all bolts, leaving them loose. Lower vehicle. Bounce vehicle to settle
suspension. Tighten all bolts to specification with vehicle weight on
suspension. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
Application
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