Highlander 2WD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (2003)
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. SEPARATE SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING
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.