RX 330 AWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2004)
a. Remove the bolt, and release the flexible hose and the speed sensor wire harness from the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assy.
NOTICE: Confirm the disconnection of the front speed sensor and the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assy.
b. Remove the 2 nuts and the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assy (lower side) from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE:
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Leave the 2 bolts untouched.
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Do not turn the steering.
c. Remove the 3 nuts on the pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber FR LH (upper side).
d. Let it down slowly to remove the 2bolts and the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assy.
7. INSPECT PNEUMATIC FRONT LH W/SHOCK ABSORBER CYLINDER ASSY
a. Inspect pneumatic cylinder assy operation
1. Compress and expand the pneumatic cylinder assy 4 times or more.
2. Inspect the pneumatic cylinder assy.
NOTICE:
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Be sure not to cover the connection part for height control tube No.4 when compressing and expanding the pneumatic cylinder assy.
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When disposing of the pneumatic front LH w/shock absorber cylinder Assy, see DISPOSAL.
8. INSTALL PNEUMATIC FRONT LH W/SHOCK ABSORBER CYLINDER ASSY
a. Install the pneumatic front LH w/ shock absorber cylinder assy (lower side) to the steering knuckle. Insert the bolts from the front side of the
vehicle and tighten the 2 nuts.