Highlander 4WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2004)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Front Strut Assembly
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY FRONT LH
REPLACEMENT
HINT: Replace the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
a. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the shock absorber.
HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm) wrench to hold the stud.
3. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
a. Loosen the lock nut.
NOTICE:
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Do not loosen or remove the lock nut except when disassmbling the shock absorber assy front LH with coil spring.
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Do not remove the lock nut.
b. Remove the bolt, disconnect the flexible hose and ABS speed sensor wire harness bracket.