How to replace the SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY FRONT LH on 2003 Toyota Highlander?

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Start shock absorber FRONT LH (2003 MY) replacement by taking out the front wheel followed by front stabilizer link assembly LH separation using a hexagon (6 mm) wrench for turning the ball joint while removing its nut. The front shock absorber and coil spring must be removed through steps that include unfastening the center nut along with flexible hose and ABS speed sensor wire harness bracket detachment before removing nuts and bolts from both lower and upper sides of the shock absorber. Secure the front shock absorber with coil spring in place through the bracket installation of 2 nuts and a bolt at its lower side and vise retention. Use Special Service Tool: 09727-30021 to compress the coil spring with care against impact wrench damage before removing the suspension support, ball bearing, spring upper seat, upper insulator, coil spring, spring bumper and lower insulator. The shock absorber evaluation calls for rod motion observation for signs of resistance or odd sounds so the absorber receives replacement when irregularities surface. Compress the coil spring once again by using the same special tool, then put on the spring bumper and lower insulator before installing it onto the shock absorber. Fit the coil spring into position while the lower end should enter the gap found inside the spring lower seat, followed by placing the upper insulator and its spring upper seat with marked faces facing outwards alongside a new ball bearing and suspension support having their marks also facing outward. Tighten the new center nut only temporarily. The shock absorber assembly needs four different torque settings for installation. Lace it with upper-side bolts then nuts and torque them to 80 Nm (815 kgf-cm, 59 ft. lbs.) and 210 Nm (2,140 kgf-cm, 155 ft. lbs.) respectively before tightening the center nut to a final torque of 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.). Afterwards, install the flexible hose and ABS speed sensor wire harness bracket with a bolt torqued to 18.8 Nm (192 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs After torquing the front stabilizer link assembly and stabilizer bar link to appropriate values you must inspect and carry out a front wheel alignment procedure. Drill a hole through the cylinder during disposal while extending the shock absorber rod to release the gas content inside where flying chips should be avoided along with noting that the gas lacks color, odor and is harmless to humans.

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