Highlander 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2001)
HINT: Do not remove the 2 bolts.
d. Support the rear axle carrier with a jack.
e. Remove the cap.
f.
Loosen the suspension support center nut.
NOTICE: Do not remove the nut.
HINT: If not disassembling the rear shock absorber, it is not necessary to loosen the nut.
g. Remove the 3 nuts of the suspension support.
h. Lower the rear axle carrier and remove the 2 nuts and bolts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
i.
Remove the shock absorber with the coil spring.
4. FIX REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
5. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR LH
a. Install 2 nuts and a bolt to the bracket at the lower part of the shock absorber, and secure it in a vise.
b. Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727-30021
NOTICE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
c. Remove the nut, collar and suspension support.
d. Remove the coil spring, spring bumper and lower insulator.