Highlander 2WD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (2003)
9. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
a. Install the stabilizer bar link with the nut.
Torque: 74 Nm (755 kgf-cm, 55 ft. lbs.)
HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm) wrench to hold the stud.
10. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
11. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
DISPOSAL
HINT: Dispose the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.
1. DISPOSE OF SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY FRONT LH
a. Fully extend the shock absorber rod.
b. Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder as shown in the illustration to discharge the gas inside.
CAUTION:
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When drilling, chips may fly out, work carefully.
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The gas Is colorless, odorless and non-poisonous.