Picture of the Noord-AA lake in Zoetermeer
Picture of the Noord-AA lake in Zoetermeer
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Howto replace the rear strut of a Toyota Carina E

A leaking damper was the reason to replace the complete struts on the back of the Carina-E. Replacing only the damper would lead to more costs (90 Euro per piece, plus extra small parts) en more effort (pressurizing when dismantling the strut, etc,etc). Although a local garage offered to do it for only 240 Euro's, a special offer, I decided to take up the job myself.

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Toyota Carina E removal of the rear wheel
Toyota Carina E damage inspection dirty strut
Toyota Carina E damage inspection broken rubber
Toyota Carina E grind off the nut
Toyota Carina E anti roll link
Toyota Carina E disconnecting the flexible brake hose
Toyota Carina E the bolts connecting the axle to the strut

Toyota Carina E removal of the rear wheel
Foto: Toyota Carina E removal of the rear wheel