How to replace the shock absorber assembly front LH on 2005 Toyota Highlander?

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The process of substituting the SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY FRONT LH begins with front tire removal then using a hexagon (6 mm) wrench to detach the FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH by eliminating the stabilizer bar link from the shock absorber through nut removal. First loosen the lock nut without detachment before disconnecting the flexible hose and ABS speed sensor wire harness bracket while removing two nuts and bolts which secure the shock absorber at its lower side. Make sure the bolts do not turn freely. Disconnect the front speed sensor and remove the shock absorber with its coil spring by taking out the upper-side 3 nuts. A vise holds the front shock absorber with coil spring by using a double nutted bolt. The shock absorber compression process must employ Special Service Tool: 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021) which avoids damage to the tool by preventing impact wrench usage. Disassemble the LH front suspension support sub-assembly by removing the front suspension support bearing LH together with the front coil spring seat upper LH and front coil spring insulator upper LH, front coil spring LH, front spring bumper LH and front coil spring insulator lower LH from the shock absorber assembly. Experts should evaluate the shock absorber assembly through rod compression and extension cycles and replace it if they observe irregular resistance or sound signals. The installation process includes placing the shock absorber's lower insulator first before attaching the spring bumper to the piston rod. The playback of the coil spring requires reuse of the Special Service Tool. Reposition the Shock Absorber's upper insulator followed by the Spring Upper Seat (outside-facing mark) and New Ball Bearing and Suspension Support (outside-facing marks) before using a new lock nut to temporarily tighten and untighten the Special Service Tool to coil spring release. Fitting the shock absorber with installed coil spring requires tightening three nuts to 80 Nm torque values at the upper section before proceeding to bolt and nut installation on the lower portion at 230 Nm torque values. The installation process must avoid bolt rotation during nut torquing. After installing a bolt onto the flexible hose and ABS speed sensor wire harness bracket (torque to 18.8 Nm) finish securing the lock nut by fully tightening it up to 49 Nm torque. You must install the FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH through its corresponding nut with a 74 Nm torque value as the final step before reinstallation of the front wheel with a 103 Nm torque value and check and adjust front wheel alignment. To dispose of the shock absorber rods should be fully stretched before making a hole in the cylinder through which to release the interior gas while keeping an eye out for flying debris and aware the gas has no color or smell and poses no danger to health.

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