RX 330 AWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2004)
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e. Remove the 3 nuts.
f.
Lower the rear axle carrier, and remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
g. Remove the shock absorber with coil spring.
6. FIX REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
a. Install the 2 nuts and bolt to the bracket at the lower part of the shock absorber, and secure it in a vise as shown in the illustration to the left.
7. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR LH
a. Loosen the nut while holding the LH support suspension with a bar taped up so as not to damage the stud bolts.
NOTICE: Do not damage the LH support suspension stud bolts.
b. Using SST(s), compress the coil spring.
SST 09727-30021
NOTICE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST(s).
c. Remove the nut, collar and LH support suspension.
d. Remove the coil spring, spring bumper and insulator lower.
8. INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR LH
a. Compress and extend the shock absorber rod, and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound. If there is any abnormality,
replace the shock absorber with a new one.
NOTICE: When disposing of the shock absorber, see DISPOSAL.
