Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Manual — part 561

SA03Y–03

R11754

SA–84

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

INSPECTION

INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER
Compress and extend the shock absorber rod, and check that
there is no abnormal resistance or unusual operation sound.
If there is any abnormality, replace the shock absorber with a
new one.
NOTICE:
When disposing of the shock absorber, see DISPOSAL on
page SA–85.

SA03Z–03

Z02029

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

SA–85

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

DISPOSAL

1.

FULLY EXTEND SHOCK ABSORBER ROD

2.

DRILL HOLE TO DISCHARGE GAS FROM CYLINDER

Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder, as shown in the illustra-
tion to discharge the gas inside.
CAUTION:
The discharging gas is harmless, but be careful of chips
which may fly up when drilling.

SA040–03

F02776

SST

F04024

Suspension
Support

Lower Bracket

5°

5°

F02773

SA–86

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

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 lower seat.

4.

INSTALL SUSPENSION SUPPORT

(a)

Align the suspension support with the shock absorber
lower bracket, as shown in the illustration.

(b)

Install the collar to the piston rod.

(c)

Temporarily install a new nut.

(d)

Remove the SST.
SST

09727–30021

HINT:
After removing SST, recheck the direction of the suspension
support.

SA041–03

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

SA–87

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA–81).