Rear Suspension System: Description

On Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Celica and Corolla models, rear suspension components are strut assemblies or shock absorbers with coil springs, connected between rear axle carrier or lower suspension arm, and vehicle body. Wheel bearings and the axle hub is a one piece assembly, bolted to rear axle carrier. See Fig 1 orFig 2.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Suspension Components (Avalon Shown; Camry, Camry Solara, 1999 Celica & Corolla Are Similar)

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Fig 2: Exploded View Of Rear Suspension Components (2000 Celica)

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ECHO models are equipped with a solid axle beam connected between shock absorbers, coil springs, and vehicle body. Wheel bearings and the axle hub is a one piece assembly, bolted to the axle beam. See Fig 3.

Fig 3: Exploded View Of Rear Suspension Components (ECHO)

RAV4 models are either 4WD or FWD. Rear suspension components are coil springs, shock absorbers, and upper and lower suspension arms connected between body and rear suspension arm. Wheel bearings are pressed into axle hubs, which are bolted to rear suspension arms. See Fig 4.

Fig 4: Exploded View Of Rear Suspension Components (RAV4)