Lexus 48540-39805 Absorber Assy, Shock, Rear LH

When removing or replacing rear suspension arms, loosely tighten all bolts. Move the suspension to its normal ride-height angle and position, then fully tighten the bolts. Remove the rear seat and package tray trim panel. Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts, raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the wheel. Remove the flexible hose and ABS speed sensor from the shock absorber. Detach the brake hose from the strut. Detach the ABS sensor wire from the strut. On models equipped with electronic modulated suspension, remove the clip and clamp and disconnect the shock absorber wiring harness. Disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the strut. Support the axle carrier with a floor jack. Loosen the strut-to-axle carrier bolt nuts. Remove the three upper strut-to-body mounting nuts. On models equipped with electronic modulated suspension, loosen but do not remove the damper shaft nut. Remove the assembly from the fender well. Lower the axle carrier with the jack and remove the two strut-to-axle carrier bolts. Remove the strut assembly. Maneuver the assembly up into the fender well and insert the mounting studs through the holes in the body. Install the nuts, but don't tighten them yet. Push the axle carrier into the strut lower bracket and install the bolts and nuts, tightening them to the torque. Connect the stabilizer bar link to the strut bracket. Attach the brake hose bracket to the strut. Attach the ABS wire to the strut. Install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the torque. Tighten the three strut upper mounting nuts to the torque. If working on a model equipped with electronic modulated suspension and the strut has been disassembled, tighten the strut center nut to the torque. Connect the electrical connector. Install the package tray trim and seat.

Remove the strut-to-knuckle nuts and knock the bolts out with a hammer and punch. Separate the strut from the steering knuckle.