Replacement: suspension strut – Toyota Prius 2. Tip from AUTODOC:
Both shock struts of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the rear suspension.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: suspension strut – Toyota Prius 2. Recommended sequence of steps:
Step 1
Open the boot lid.
Step 2
Move the folding shelf and detach it from the retainers. By doing this, you will get access to the side trim plastic panels.
Step 3
Raise the lower lining of the boot.
Step 4
Remove the clips of the boot front lower lining. Use a clip removal tool.
Step 5
Remove the boot front lower lining.
Step 6
Fold down the backrests of the rear seats.
Step 7
Unscrew the fastener of the central protective plastic panel. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8
Lift up the central plastic cover (the battery cover).
Step 9
Detach the boot side lining.
Step 10
Remove the side plastic cover.
Step 11
Unscrew the fasteners of the side plastic trim panel. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12
Remove the seat belt trim cover.
Step 13
Unscrew the fasteners of the side plastic trim panel. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14
Remove the plastic door sill plate.
Step 15
Unscrew the fastener and remove the boot side sound insulation. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16
Detach the heater air hose.
Step 17
Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 19
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 20
Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 21
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Toyota Prius 2
Step 22
Remove the wheel.
Step 23
Clean the shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 24
Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber strut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 25
Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 26
Remove the suspension strut. Use a crowbar.
Step 27
Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
Replacement: suspension strut – Toyota Prius 2. AUTODOC recommends:
Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
Step 28
Compress the spring.
Step 29
Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 30
Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #17. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 31
Remove the top strut mount.
Step 32
Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
Step 33
Release the coil spring.
Step 34
Remove the spring.
Step 35
Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – Toyota Prius 2. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 36
Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Step 37
Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 38
Compress the spring.
Step 39
Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
Step 40
Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 41
Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #17. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 56 Nm torque.
Replacement: suspension strut – Toyota Prius 2. Tip from AUTODOC:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 42
Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
Step 43
Decompress the spring.
Step 44
Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 45
Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 46
Treat the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use copper grease.
Step 47
Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 48
Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Do not tighten it.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts. Toyota Prius 2
Step 49
Screw in the lower fastener of the shock strut.
Step 50
Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 51
Tighten the lower fastening of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 80 Nm torque.
Step 52
Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
Replacement: suspension strut – Toyota Prius 2. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 53
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Toyota Prius 2
Step 54
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 55
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 103 Nm torque.
Step 56
Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 57
Install the heater air hose.
Step 58
Install the boot side sound insulation and screw in its fasteners.
Step 59
Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 60
Screw in the fastener of the boot side lining. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 61
Screw the fasteners of the side plastic trim panel. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 62
Install the seat belt trim cover.
Step 63
Install the central protective plastic panel.
Step 64
Screw in the fastener of the central protective plastic panel. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 65
Attach the side lining of the boot.
Step 66
Install the plastic door sill plate.
Step 67
Return the seat to its original position.
Step 68
Install the boot front lower lining.
Step 69
Install the clips of the boot front lower lining.
Step 70
Put down the lower lining of the boot.
Step 71
Install the folding shelf to its mounting seat.
Step 72
Close the lid of the luggage compartment.
Step 73
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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