RX 300 FWD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1999)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE DECK SIDE COVER
2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
3. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
Remove the bolt and ABS speed sensor wire harness clamp from shock absorber.
Torque: 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 inch lbs.)
4. REMOVE FLEXIBLE HOSE FROM SHOCK ABSORBER
Remove the bolt, and disconnect the flexible hose from the shock absorber bracket.
Torque: 29 Nm (300 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.)
5. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINK FROM SHOCK ABSORBER
Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the shock absorber.
Torque: 39 Nm (400 kgf-cm, 29 ft. lbs.)
HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 5 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud.
6. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
a. Loosen the 2 bolts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
HINT: Do not remove the 2 bolts.
Torque: 255 Nm (2,600 kgf-cm, 188 ft. lbs.)