L300 V6-3.0L VIN R (2001)
5. Remove stabilizer bar link to strut assembly attachment nut, and move link toward rear of vehicle.
6. Remove strut assembly-to-body attachment nut.
NOTICE: Before removing strut assembly, place a rag over CV joint boot to protect it from damage.
7. Remove the two steering knuckle to strut fasteners and discard nut and bolt.
8. Remove strut assembly from vehicle.
Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION: STRUT SPRING IS UNDER HIGH COMPRESSIVE LOAD. DO NOT REMOVE THE STRUT SHAFT TO UPPER
SUPPORT NUT WITHOUT FIRST UNLOADING THE UPPER AND LOWER SPRING SUPPORTS OF SPRING PRESSURE, USING
THE PROPER SPRING COMPRESSING TOOL.
