Lexus 48530-39386 Absorber Assy, Shock, Rear RH

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. On models equipped with ABS, remove the flexible hose and ABS speed sensor from the shock absorber. Detach the brake hose from the strut. If the vehicle is equipped with ABS, detach the ABS sensor wire from the strut. On models equipped with electronic modulated suspension, remove 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 (center) nut, and will require a special socket. Remove the assembly out from the fenderwell. 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 fenderwell 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. If the vehicle is equipped with ABS, 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 you're working on a model equipped with electronic modulated suspension and the strut has been disassembled, tighten the strut center nut to the torque, using a setup like the one in illustration 3.14. Connect the electrical connector. Install the package tray trim and seat.

To separate the strut from the steering knuckle: Remove the strut-to-knuckle nuts. Knock the bolts out with a hammer and punch. Be cautious not to overextend the inner CV joint. Prevent the steering knuckle from falling outward to avoid damaging the brake hose.