How to install the rear Suspension Strut Rod assembly for 2WD and 4WD vehicles on Toyota Highlander?

To install the rear strut rod assembly for 2WD and 4WD, position the identification mark inward, temporarily secure with bolts and nuts, then fully tighten to 80 Nm. Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly, torquing the bolt to 39 Nm and the nut to 6.0 Nm, then attach the rear wheel at 103 Nm.

How to replace the Suspension Strut Rod assembly on the LH side on Toyota Highlander?

In order to replace the LH strut rod assembly, they need to take the rear wheel off and prop the rear axle carrier. Un-attach the cable and strut rod of the parking brake. Loosely fix the strut rod, and then attach it with the torque of 113 Nm. Tighten completely to 123 Nm, clamp back in place the parking brake cable and the rear wheel.

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Part Number: 48780-0E020
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- Other Name: Rod Assembly, Strut, Rear; Suspension Trailing Arm, Control Arm, Strut Rod; Torque Arm; Strut Rod
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 48780-48040
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2007 Toyota Highlander | Base, Limited, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
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Part Number: 48780-48081
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- Other Name: Rod Assembly, Strut, Rear; Suspension Trailing Arm, Rear; Suspension Strut Rod; Torque Arm; Strut Rod; Suspension Trailing Arm
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 48780-48080
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2013 Toyota Highlander | Base, Hybrid, Hybrid Limited, Limited, Plus, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Toyota Highlander Trailing Arm, Rear
Part Number: 48780-48070
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- Other Name: Rod Assembly, Strut, Rear; Suspension Trailing Arm, Rear; Suspension Strut Rod; Torque Arm; Strut Rod; Suspension Trailing Arm
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 48780-48100
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2013 Toyota Highlander | Base, Limited, Plus, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Toyota Highlander Rod Assembly, Strut, Rear
Part Number: 48780-0E010
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- Other Name: ROD ASSY, STRUT, RR; Suspension Strut Rod; Trailing Arm; Lateral Arm
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 48780-48030
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2007 Toyota Highlander | Base, Hybrid, Hybrid Limited, Limited, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
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- Other Name: Suspension Strut Rod; Trailing Arm
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2007 Toyota Highlander | Hybrid, Hybrid Limited | 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Toyota Highlander Trailing Arm, Rear
Part Number: 48780-48020
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- Other Name: Rod Assembly, Strut, Rear; Suspension Trailing Arm, Rear; Suspension Strut Rod; Strut Rod
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Toyota Highlander | Base, Limited | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Toyota Highlander Trailing Arm, Rear
Part Number: 48780-48010
$131.00 MSRP: $185.45
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod Assembly, Strut, Rear; Suspension Trailing Arm, Rear; Suspension Strut Rod; Strut Rod
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Toyota Highlander | Base, Limited | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

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Toyota Highlander Suspension Strut Rod Parts and Q&A

Trailing Arm, Rear
48780-48070
Q: How to install the rear Suspension Strut Rod assembly for 2WD and 4WD vehicles on Toyota Highlander?
A: To install the rear strut rod assembly for 2WD and 4WD, position the identification mark inward, temporarily secure with bolts and nuts, then fully tighten to 80 Nm. Install the No. 3 Parking Brake Cable assembly, torquing the bolt to 39 Nm and the nut to 6.0 Nm, then attach the rear wheel at 103 Nm.
Trailing Arm, Rear
48780-48010
Q: How to replace the Suspension Strut Rod assembly on the LH side on Toyota Highlander?
A: In order to replace the LH strut rod assembly, they need to take the rear wheel off and prop the rear axle carrier. Un-attach the cable and strut rod of the parking brake. Loosely fix the strut rod, and then attach it with the torque of 113 Nm. Tighten completely to 123 Nm, clamp back in place the Parking Brake Cable and the rear wheel.