Highlander 4WD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (2003)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Front
OVERHAUL
HINT: Overhaul the RH side by the same procedures with LH side.
1. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
2. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL (4WD)
3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
a. Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the nut.
SST 09930-00010
b. While applying the brakes, remove the lock nut.
5. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
a. Remove the bolt, separate the sensor wire and hose from the shock absorber.
HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.
6. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
a. Remove the bolt, separate the speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
7. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSY LH
a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
b. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.