Car front and rear suspension Toyota Camry 3 (XV30)

Front and rear suspension — general information
The suspension is the link between the body and the wheels. Through it, the forces acting on the wheels are transmitted to the body. The elements included in the suspension soften dynamic loads, reduce body vibrations,...

Shock absorber — design description
Pic. 4.14. Camry car shock absorber Shock absorbers are used to ensure stability and comfort (pic. 4.14) with low pressure nitrogen (N2) and a control valve with a linear characteristic. In addition, they also have an...

Rear suspension — design description
Pic. 4.17. Camry Rear Suspension: 1 - upper support; 2 – cylindrical spring; 3 - shock absorber; 4 - fastening of the lower arm; 5 - spherical sleeve Rear suspension (pic. 4.17) car independent with McPherson struts...

Front suspension components
Pic. 4.20. Front suspension shock absorber: 1 - the central arm of the front suspension; 2 - washers; 3 – stabilizer bar; 4 - speed sensor (ABS); 5 - brake disc; 6 – the top support of a rack; 7 - bearing of the upper...

Front Suspension Component Check
Check the strut for fluid leaks, damage to the dust covers and suspension spring. Inspect shock absorbers for cracks or damage. Check the condition of the spring seats. Check the shock absorber for signs of fluid leaks....

Removing the front shock absorber
Remove the front wheel. Pic. 4.22. Unscrewing the nut securing the anti-roll bar Loosen the anti-roll bar nut (pic. 4.22). Attention! If the ball joint shaft turns with the nut, use a hex wrench (by 6 mm), to hold the...

Check and installation of a shock-absorber rack of a forward suspension bracket
Examination Pic. 4.27. Checking shock absorber travel When pulling out and sinking the shock absorber rod, check that its stroke is smooth and there is no extraneous resistance or noise. If defective, replace shock...

Removal, check and installation of the lower spherical support
Removing Remove the steering knuckle assembly with the hub. Using a screwdriver, remove the boot. Remove the cotter pin and unscrew the nut. Using the special tool, remove the ball joint. Examination Before installing...

Removal and installation of the front suspension stabilizer bar
Remove the front wheels. Pic. 4.33. Nuts of fastening of a rack of the stabilizer of cross stability Remove the 2 mounting nuts and disconnect the left and right anti-roll bars from the lower arm (pic. 4.33). Attention!...

Rear Suspension Components
Pic. 4.37. Rear Suspension Components: 1 - rear suspension beam; 2 - the lower arm of the rear suspension No. 1; 3 - the lower arm of the rear suspension No. 2; 4 – trailing arm of the rear suspension; 5 – a cable of a...

Removing the rear shock absorber
Remove rear wheels. Pic. 4.38. Removing the rear seat Remove the rear seat cushion clips. Pull it out and, supporting from below, remove (pic. 4.38). Remove a back of a back seat. Remove the rear interior trim. Remove...

Check and installation of a shock-absorber rack of a back suspension bracket
Examination Pic. 4.46. Checking shock absorber travel When pulling out and sinking the shock absorber rod, check that its stroke is smooth and there is no extraneous resistance or noise. If defective, replace shock...

Possible malfunctions of the rear suspension
Table 4.7. Possible malfunctions of the rear suspension, their causes and solutions