Front Strut Assembly Replacement for Highlander 2WD V6-30L (1MZ-FE) (2003)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear Strut Assembly
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR LH (2003 MY)
REPLACEMENT
HINT: Replace the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY
a. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the shock absorber.
HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (5 mm) wrench to hold the stud.
3. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
a. 2WD models: Remove the 2 bolts, disconnect the flexible hose and ABS speed sensor wire harness from shock absorber.
b. 4WD models: Remove the 3 bolts, disconnect the flexible hose, ABS speed sensor from shock absorber and rear axle carrier.
c. Loosen the 2 bolts on the lower side of the shock absorber.