ES 330 V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2004)
Trailing Arm: Service and Repair
STRUT ROD ASSY REAR
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE STRUT ROD ASSY REAR
a. Remove the bolt, nut and disconnect the parking brake cable.
b. Remove the bolt, nut and disconnect the strut rod (front side).
HINT: Keep the nut fixed while loosening and removing the bolt.
c. Remove the bolt, nut and strut rod from rear axle carrier.
HINT: Keep the nut fixed while loosening and removing the bolt.
3. TEMPORARY TIGHTEN STRUT ROD ASSY REAR
a. Install the strut rod (rear side), bolt nut and temporarily tighten the bolt.
HINT:
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Insert the bolt from the inner side of the vehicle and temporarily install the bolt.
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While fixing the nut, turn the bolt.