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Suspension Tuning: Toyota Celica

We Install Zeal Function-B6 Coil-over Dampers
Toyota Celica Driver Side View

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Here we see Zeal Function-B6 coil-overs compared with the stock Celica front and rear strut assemblies.
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FrontRaise the vehicle and remove the wheels.
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Remove the three 12mm bolts on the shock tower. Also remove the ABS line (10 mm bolt), the brake line (14 mm bolt) and the stabilizing bar (14mm bolt) from the strut assembly.
Toyota Celica Stock Suspension System View
Remove both the 19mm bolts that attach the strut to the hub assembly.
Toyota Celica Stock Suspension View
Unbolt the stabilizer bar and brake line that is attached to the MacPherson strut. The strut assembly can now be removed and the Zeal unit positioned in its place.
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Tighten the three 12mm bolts to secure the new damper to the shock tower.
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Affix the hub assembly by bolting in the 19mm bolts.
Toyota Celica Aftermarket Suspension System View
Attach the stabilizing rod to the connector collar that rests on the damper just above the adjustable bracket with the 14mm bolt. It is recommended to first spin this collar up or down to ensure a proper fit.
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Reattach the brake line and ABS line to the smaller bracket on the adjustable cup of the new damper. Note: You will need to purchase two 10mm and two 14mm nuts.
Toyota Celica Aftermarket Suspension System View
You're done! Here's a photo of the newly installed front damper.
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RearRemove the rear paneling to access the shock tower and remove the three 17mm bolts. Then remove the 12mm bolt that attaches the ABS line to the rear strut. Remove the 14mm bolt on the sway bar end link.
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Remove the 19mm bolt that connects the strut to the lower control arm. In order to remove the rear strut assembly push down on the lower control arm with a screwdriver.
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After removing the factory shock, install the coilover damper in the reverse order of removal.
Toyota Celica Aftermarket Suspension System View
You can adjust the height of the vehicle by spinning the collar on the threaded shock body. Lock the collar in place by tightening it with the supplied hex wrench. Adjust the dampening attributes by turning the dial located on the top of the shock. Zeal recommends leaving the dial in the middle setting, level 3, for normal street driving. After getting a feel for the vehicle, click to lower or higher levels for your preferred driving needs.

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