Highlander 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2001)
d. Remove the 3 nuts on the upper side of the shock absorber.
e. Remove the shock absorber with the coil spring.
4. FIX FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
a. Install 2 nuts and a bolt to the bracket at the lower side of the shock absorber and secure it in a vise.
5. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY FRONT LH
a. Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727-30021
NOTICE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
HINT: Use 2 of the same type of SST.
b. Remove the suspension support, ball bearing, spring upper seat, upper insulator, coil spring, spring bumper and lower insulator.
6. INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY FRONT LH
a. Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.
If there is any abnormality, replace the shock absorber with a new one.
NOTICE: When disposing of the shock absorber, see DISPOSAL.
7. INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY FRONT LH
a. Install the lower insulator onto the shock absorber.
b. Install the spring bumper to the piston rod.