Avalon XLS V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1998)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Front
1. Remove front wheel.
[Torque: 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.)]
2. Remove flexible hose and ABS speed sensor wire harness and clamp from shock absorber. Remove the bolt, flexible hose bracket and ABS wire
harness clamp.
[Torque: 29 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)]
3. Disconnect stabilizer bar link from shock absorber.
4. Disconnect shock absorber from steering knuckle.
a. Remove the 2 nuts and bolts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
[Torque: 211 Nm (156 ft. lbs.)]
b. Remove the shock absorber from the steering knuckle.
Installation Note: Coat the nut's threads with engine oil.