DSD Information System
Home >> Toyota >> 2021 >> Highlander LE, 4WD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Suspension >> Front Suspension >> Suspension System (Front) - Service Information >> Front Suspension Member >> Installation [12/2019 - 10/2022] >> Procedure

Installation [12/2019 - 10/2022]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL HOLE PLUG (w/ HOLE PLUG) 
    1. Install the 7 hole plugs to the front frame assembly.

      HINT: 

      There are 2 different shapes of hole plug.

      GTY902728Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL OIL COOLER BRACKET 
    1. Install the oil cooler bracket to the front frame assembly with the bolt.

      Torque: 19.5 N.m (199 kgf/cm, 14 ft.lbf) 

  3. INSTALL NO. 2 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET (for A25A-FXS) 
    1. Install the No. 2 exhaust pipe support bracket to the front frame assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 29 N.m (296 kgf/cm, 21 ft.lbf) 

  4. INSTALL FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the front lower arm bushing stopper to the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH.
    2. Install the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH to the front frame assembly with the 3 bolts and nut in the order shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Front Lower No. 1 Suspension Arm Sub-Assembly LH Bolts And Nut Tightening Sequence
      GTY890135Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Bolt (1), (2) 

      Torque: 200 N.m (2039 kgf/cm, 148 ft.lbf) 

      Bolt (3) 

      Torque: 135 N.m (1377 kgf/cm, 100 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

  5. INSTALL FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  6. INSTALL RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  7. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH LINK 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  8. INSTALL FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the rear engine mounting insulator to the front frame assembly with the 4 nuts.

      Torque: 72 N.m (734 kgf/cm, 53 ft.lbf) 

    2. Install the front engine mounting insulator to the front frame assembly with the 3 nuts.

      Torque: 72 N.m (734 kgf/cm, 53 ft.lbf) 

  9. REMOVE ENGINE HANGERS (for 2GR-FKS) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 70 [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 70 [09/2020 - 10/2022]

  10. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  11. INSTALL STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  12. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE 

    for A25A-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22

    for 2GR-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22 [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22 [09/2020 - 10/2022]

Diesel-Data.com