1999 TOYOTA CAMRY suspension

SA08B±01
W03214
SST SA±58
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
2009 Author: Date:
DISASSEMBLY
REMOVE COIL SPRING
(a) Install 2 nuts and a bolt to the bracket at the lower part of
the shock absorber and secure it in a vise.
(b) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
SST 09727±30021
(c) Remove the suspension support nut.
(d) Remove these parts from the shock absorber:

Suspension support

Coil spring

Lower insulator

Spring bumper

SA08C±01
W03646
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SA±59
2010 Author: Date:
INSPECTION
INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER
Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and check that
there is no abnormal resistance or unusual operation sound.
NOTICE:
When discarding the shock absorber, see DISPOSAL on
page SA±60.

SA0IJ±01
W03647
SA±60
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
2011 Author: Date:
DISPOSAL
1. FULLY EXTEND SHOCK ABSORBER ROD
2. DRILL HOLE TO REMOVE GAS FROM CYLINDER
Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder as shown in the illustra-
tion to remove the gas inside.
CAUTION:
The discharged gas is harmless, but be careful of chips
which may fly up when drilling.

SA08E±01
R00911
SST
R00912
R00823
Outside I
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SA±61
2012 Author: Date:
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL LOWER INSULATOR
2. INSTALL SPRING BUMPER TO PISTON ROD
3. INSTALL COIL SPRING
(a) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727±30021
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
(b) Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.
HINT:
Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the gap of the spring low-
er seat.
4. INSTALL SUSPENSION SUPPORT
(a) Install the suspension support to the piston rod and tem-
porarily tighten a new nut.
(b) Rotate the suspension support and set it in the direction
shown in the illustration.
(c) Remove the SST.
SST 09727±30021
HINT:
After removing SST, again check the direction of the suspen-
sion support.

SA08F±01
SA±62
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
2013 Author: Date:
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA±57).
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SA±7)

SA08G±01
56 (570, 41)
W03215
Suspension member
Suspension Member Lower Stopper
Suspension Member
Lower Stopper
Sub±Assembly
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque

Non±reusable torqueStabilizer Bar
Bracket Bushing
Bracket Bushing Stabilizer Bar Link
Exhaust Center PipeClip
Heat Insulator Strut Rod Parking BrakeSuspension Arm Washer
No.2 Lower Suspension Arm
No.1 Lower Suspension Arm
Stabilizer

Gasket AdjustingNo.2 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
RH
Tube
Adjusting
Tube

GasketBar Link Cable Clamp
51 (520, 38)
51 (520, 38)
LH
181 (1,850, 134)
38 (390, 28)56 (570, 41)56 (570, 41)
181 (1,850, 134)
113 (1,150, 83)
5.4 (55, 48 in.´lbf)
39 (400, 29)
113 (1,150, 83)
56 (570, 41)
19 (195, 14)Parking Brake Cable


± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
SA±63
2014 Author: Date:
REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
COMPONENTS

SA08H±01
W03216
W03217
Rear
W03219A B
A B SA±64
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
2015 Author: Date:
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE EXHAUST CENTER PIPE
5S±FE Engine: (See page EM±114)
1MZ±FE Engine: (See page EM±111)
3. REMOVE STRUT ROD
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the parking brake cable.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and nuts.
Torque: 113 N´m (1,150 kgf´cm, 83 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installtion,after stabilizing the suspension, torque
the bolts.
(c) Remove the strut rod.
4. REMOVE NO.2 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the 3 nuts, suspension arm washer and wash-
ers.
Torque: 181 N´m (1,850 kgf´cm, 134 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installtion, after stabilizing the suspension, torque
the nuts.
(b) Remove the No.2 lower suspension arm.
HINT:
At the time of installtion, face the paint mark to the rearward.
5. REMOVE LEFT AND RIGHT STABILIZER BRACKETS
(See page SA±70)
6. REMOVE NO.1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Support the suspension member with a jack.
(b) Remove the 4 nuts, 2 bolts and suspension member low-
er stoppers.
Torque:
Bolt: 51 N´m (520 kgf´cm, 38 ft´lbf)
Nut A: 51 N´m (520 kgf´cm, 38 ft´lbf)
Nut B: 38 N´m (390 kgf´cm, 28 ft´lbf)
(c) Lower the suspension member.

W03220
Rear
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
SA±65
2016 Author: Date:
(d) Remove the No.1 lower suspension arm with the 2 bolts
and washer.
HINT:
At the time of installtion, face the paint mark to the rearward.