Highlander 2WD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (2003)
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSY LH
a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
b. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
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7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH
a. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the lower suspension arm from the lower ball joint.
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSY LH
a. Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft from the axle hub.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS speed sensor rotor.
b. Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and steering knuckle with the axle hub.
9. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT ASSY FRONT LH
a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
b. Using SST, remove the ball joint.
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