TOYOTA PREVIA 91-97 REPAIR MANUAL

8-18 SUSPENSION AND STEERING

Coil Springs

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Raise and support the rear of the vehicle.


2. Remove the rear shock absorber.


3. Push down on the lower control arm enough to allow the co spring
   to slide out.


4. Remove the upper and lower coil insulators, inspect and rep ace
   them if they are deteriorated.
   To install:


5. Install the coil spring on the lower control arm with the upps r and
   lower insulators.
   a. Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the gap of the spr ]g seat
   of the lower control arm.


6. Install the shock absorber.


7. Lower the vehicle.

Shock Absorbers

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

I See Figures 48 thru 53

1. Raise and support the rear of the vehicle.


2. Support the rear axle housing with a jack.


3. Disconnect the shock absorber from the lower control arm.


4. Remove the bushings and washer.


5. Remove the upper shock bolt and slide the absorber off the
   To install:


6. Position the shock on to the upper pin with the washer on tf
   inside.

Fig. 48 The rear shocks are located near the coil spring

Fig. 49 Remove the lower shock nut and washer with bushing

Fig. 50 Lift the shock absorber out of the lower control arm

along with the bushing

Fig. 51 Remove the upper shock mounting bolt...