How do you replace rear struts on 2002 Toyota Avalon?

Answer 1

1. remove rear seat (bottom part of seat pops up and out, bolts hold in top part of seat)

2. chalk front wheels, jack up rear of car on both sides and place on jack stands

3. remove rear wheels

4. remove ABS clip and brake line clip

5. loosen top three bolts holding strut in place under seat (remove insulation flap to find)

6. loosen and remove two bottom bolts on the spindle

7. remove top three bolts holding the strut assembly in place and remove enitre strut assembly.

8. replace bad strut components (will need specialized tools to compress spring)

9. reinstall in reverse order.