Installation Of Rear Shock Absorber - Toyota MR2 1988 Repair Manual

REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension RA-33
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(g) Align the suspension support with the shock absor-
ber's lower bracket as shown.
(h) Hold the octagon head of suspension support in the
vise.
(i)
Torque the suspension support nut.
Torque: 740 kg-em (54 ft-lb, 73 N·m)
(j)
Install the suspension support cover.
INSTALLATION OF REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1. INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER
Install the three nuts holding the shock absorber to the
body. Torque the nuts.
Torque: 320 kg-em (23 ft-lb, 31 N·m)
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the drive shaft
boot.
2. INSTALL ENGINE HOOD SIDE PANEL
3. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER TO SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Connect the axle carrier to the shock absorber's
lower bracket.
(b) Insert the bolts from the rear side and align the
matchmarks of the camber adjusting cam.
{c) Torque the nuts.
Torque: 2,300 kg-em (166 ft-lb, 226 N·m)
4. CONNECT BRAKE HOSE
(a) Install the brake hose and clip to the shock absorber.
(b) Install the union bolt and new gaskets and torque the
union bolt.
Torque: 310 kg-em (22 ft-lb, 30 N·m)