HUB & KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Note. If hub bearing replacement is necessary, see HUB BEARING under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
| CAUTION | On vehicles equipped with air suspension, ensure ignition switch is in OFF position before raising vehicle. If ignition is on when vehicle is raised, vehicle automatic height adjustment will operate, resulting in possible damage to vehicle. |
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
| CAUTION | On vehicles equipped with air suspension, ensure ignition switch is in OFF position before raising vehicle. If ignition is on when vehicle is raised, vehicle automatic height adjustment will operate, resulting in possible damage to vehicle. |
Scheme 4
Scheme 4: Removal (ES300 & RX300)
Scheme 5
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheel. Remove flexible brake hose, ABS speed sensor wire harness, and clamp from shock absorber. Disconnect stabilizer bar link from shock absorber.
- Remove 2 nuts and bolts on lower side of shock absorber. Remove shock absorber from steering knuckle.
- On models without electronic modulated suspension, remove shock absorber with coil spring. Remove 3 nuts and suspension support No. 2. (Scheme 4)
- On models with electronic modulated suspension, disconnect shock absorber control actuator sub-wire harness connector. (Scheme 5) Remove 3 nuts and shock absorber cap. Slide grommet up wire harness. Remove clip and disconnect shock absorber control actuator connector. Using socket wrench, loosen nut in middle of suspension support (DO NOT remove nut at this time). (Scheme 5) Remove 3 nuts holding coil spring/strut unit to chassis and remove.
