How to Remove and Install the Suspension Strut Rod on Toyota Highlander?

It therefore requires that any rear suspension arms that were removed or replaced be refitted, loosely tightened, positioned to its normal ride-height angle and then again tightened until fully tight. First of all shift the wheel lug nuts to the loose position then jack up the car and securely place it on jack stands then remove the wheel. After this, unscrew the strut rod-to-axle carrier bolt and then also contract the strut rod-to-body bracket to remove the rod from the vehicle. In the process of removing the strut bolt it may be required that the parking brake cable bracket be detached. During installation reverse the sequence of removal and always tighten the bolts to the prescribed torque.

Genuine Toyota Highlander Suspension Strut Rod

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Toyota Highlander Rod Assy, Strut, Rear
Part Number: 48780-48081
$133.13 MSRP: $189.27
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- Other Name: Strut Rod, Torque Arm, 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 | Grande, Limited, Medium, Sport, STD | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | 1ARFE, 2GRFE, 2GRFXE, 3MZFE; ASU40L-ARTNKA, 3MZFE; ASU40L-BRTNKA, ASU40L-BRTNKA, GSU40L-ARAGKA, GSU40L-ARAMKA, GSU40L-ARANKA, GSU40L-ARASKA, GSU40L-BRAGKA, GSU40L-BRAMKA, GSU40L-BRANKA, GSU40L-BRASKA, GSU45L-ARAGKA, GSU45L-ARAMKA, GSU45L-ARANKA, GSU45L-ARASKA, GSU45L-BRAGKA, GSU45L-BRAMKA, GSU45L-BRANKA, GSU45L-BRASKA, GVU48L-BRXGKA, GVU48L-BRXNKA, MHU48L-BRXMKA, MHU48L-BRXNKA
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Toyota Highlander Arm Assembly, Rear Suspension
Part Number: 48710-0E090
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly, Rr SUSPENS; Front Control Arm, Lateral Link
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2024 Toyota Highlander | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | 2GRFKS, A25AFXS, T24AFTS; AXUH70L-ARXGHA, AXUH70L-ARXMHA, AXUH70L-ARXNHA, AXUH78L-ARXGHA, AXUH78L-ARXMHA, AXUH78L-ARXNHA, GSU70L-ARZGHA, GSU70L-ARZMHA, GSU70L-ARZNHA, GSU70L-ARZSHA, GSU75L-ARZGHA, GSU75L-ARZMHA, GSU75L-ARZNHA, GSU75L-ARZSHA, TXUA70L-ARZGTA, TXUA70L-ARZMTA, TXUA70L-ARZNTA, TXUA70L-ARZSTA, TXUA75L-ARZGTA, TXUA75L-ARZMTA, TXUA75L-ARZNTA, TXUA75L-ARZSTA
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Toyota Highlander Rear Suspension Control Arm Assembly, No.1 Left
Part Number: 48710-48070
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- Other Name: Arm Assy, Rear Suspension, No.1 Lh
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2013 Toyota Highlander | Grande, Limited, Medium, Sport, STD | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | 1ARFE, 2GRFE, 2GRFXE, 3MZFE; ASU40L-ARTNKA, ASU40L-BRTNKA, GSU40L-ARAGKA, GSU40L-ARAMKA, GSU40L-ARANKA, GSU40L-ARASKA, GSU40L-BRAGKA, GSU40L-BRAMKA, GSU40L-BRANKA, GSU40L-BRASKA, GSU45L-ARAGKA, GSU45L-ARAMKA, GSU45L-ARANKA, GSU45L-ARASKA, GSU45L-BRAGKA, GSU45L-BRAMKA, GSU45L-BRANKA, GSU45L-BRASKA, GVU48L-BRXGKA, GVU48L-BRXNKA, MHU48L-BRXMKA, MHU48L-BRXNKA
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Toyota Highlander Suspension Trailing Arm
Part Number: 48780-48070
$113.86 MSRP: $160.50
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod Assy, Strut, Rear; Strut Rod, Torque Arm, 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 | Grande, Limited, Medium, Sport, STD | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | 1ARFE, 2GRFE, 2GRFXE, 3MZFE; ASU40L-ARTNKA, ASU40L-BRTNKA, GSU40L-ARAGKA, GSU40L-ARAMKA, GSU40L-ARANKA, GSU40L-ARASKA, GSU40L-BRAGKA, GSU40L-BRAMKA, GSU40L-BRANKA, GSU40L-BRASKA, GSU45L-ARAGKA, GSU45L-ARAMKA, GSU45L-ARANKA, GSU45L-ARASKA, GSU45L-BRAGKA, GSU45L-BRAMKA, GSU45L-BRANKA, GSU45L-BRASKA, GVU48L-BRXGKA, GVU48L-BRXNKA, MHU48L-BRXMKA, MHU48L-BRXNKA
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Toyota Highlander Rear Suspension Control Arm Assembly, No.1 Right
Part Number: 48710-48050
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- Other Name: Arm Assy, Rear Suspension, No.1 Rh
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2007 Toyota Highlander | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 1MZFE, 2AZFE, 3MZFE; ACU20L-BRPNKA, ACU20L-BWPNKA, ACU25L-BRPNKA, ACU25L-BWPNKA, MCU20L-BWPNKA, MCU23L-BRANKA, MCU23L-BWANKA, MCU25L-BWPNKA, MCU28L-BRANKA, MCU28L-BWANKA, MHU23L-BRXNKA, MHU23L-BWXNKA, MHU28L-BRXNKA, MHU28L-BWXNKA
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Toyota Highlander Rear Suspension Control Arm Assembly, No.1 Left
Part Number: 48710-48040
$131.26 MSRP: $186.61
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assy, Rear Suspension, No.1 Lh
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2007 Toyota Highlander | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 1MZFE, 2AZFE, 3MZFE; ACU20L-BRPNKA, ACU20L-BWPNKA, ACU25L-BRPNKA, ACU25L-BWPNKA, MCU20L-BWPNKA, MCU23L-BRANKA, MCU23L-BWANKA, MCU25L-BWPNKA, MCU28L-BRANKA, MCU28L-BWANKA, MHU23L-BRXNKA, MHU23L-BWXNKA, MHU28L-BRXNKA, MHU28L-BWXNKA
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Toyota Highlander Rear Suspension Control Arm Assembly, No.1 Left
Part Number: 48710-48060
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assy, Rear Suspension, No.1 Lh
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2013 Toyota Highlander | Grande, Limited, Medium, Sport, STD | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | 1ARFE, 2GRFE, 2GRFXE, 3MZFE; ASU40L-ARTNKA, ASU40L-BRTNKA, GSU40L-ARAGKA, GSU40L-ARAMKA, GSU40L-ARANKA, GSU40L-ARASKA, GSU40L-BRAGKA, GSU40L-BRAMKA, GSU40L-BRANKA, GSU40L-BRASKA, GSU45L-ARAGKA, GSU45L-ARAMKA, GSU45L-ARANKA, GSU45L-ARASKA, GSU45L-BRAGKA, GSU45L-BRAMKA, GSU45L-BRANKA, GSU45L-BRASKA, GVU48L-BRXGKA, GVU48L-BRXNKA, MHU48L-BRXMKA, MHU48L-BRXNKA
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Toyota Highlander Rod Assy, Strut, Rear
Part Number: 48780-48020
$137.93 MSRP: $196.09
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Rod, Trailing Arm
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2004 Toyota Highlander | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 1MZFE, 2AZFE, 3MZFE; ACU20L-BRPNKA, ACU20L-BWPNKA, ACU25L-BRPNKA, ACU25L-BWPNKA, MCU20L-BWPNKA, MCU23L-BRANKA, MCU23L-BWANKA, MCU25L-BWPNKA, MCU28L-BRANKA, MCU28L-BWANKA
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Toyota Highlander Rod Assembly, Strut, Rear
Part Number: 48780-48040
$130.68 MSRP: $185.78
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod Assy, Strut, Rear
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 48780-0E020
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2007 Toyota Highlander | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 1MZFE, 2AZFE, 3MZFE; ACU20L-BRPNKA, ACU20L-BWPNKA, ACU25L-BRPNKA, ACU25L-BWPNKA, MCU20L-BWPNKA, MCU23L-BRANKA, MCU23L-BWANKA, MCU25L-BWPNKA, MCU28L-BRANKA, MCU28L-BWANKA
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Toyota Highlander Rear Suspension Control Arm Assembly, No.1 Right
Part Number: 48710-0E030
$133.25 MSRP: $189.44
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assy, Rear Suspension, No.1 Rh; Front Control Arm, Tie Rod
- Manufacturer Note: NO MARK
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2016 Toyota Highlander | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | 1ARFE, 2GRFE, 2GRFKS, 2GRFXE, 2GRFXS; ASU50L-ARTNKA, GSU50L-ARTGKA, GSU50L-ARTMKA, GSU50L-ARTNKA, GSU50L-ARZGHA, GSU50L-ARZMHA, GSU50L-ARZNHA, GSU55L-ARTGKA, GSU55L-ARTMKA, GSU55L-ARTNKA, GSU55L-ARZGHA, GSU55L-ARZMHA, GSU55L-ARZNHA, GVU58L-ARXGHA, GVU58L-ARXGKA, GVU58L-ARXMHA, GVU58L-ARXMKA, GVU58L-ARXNHA, GVU58L-ARXNKA
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Toyota Highlander Rod Assy, Strut, Rear
Part Number: 48780-48010
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Rod, Trailing Arm
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2004 Toyota Highlander | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 1MZFE, 2AZFE, 3MZFE; ACU20L-BRPNKA, ACU20L-BWPNKA, ACU25L-BRPNKA, ACU25L-BWPNKA, MCU20L-BWPNKA, MCU23L-BRANKA, MCU23L-BWANKA, MCU25L-BWPNKA, MCU28L-BRANKA, MCU28L-BWANKA
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Toyota Highlander Suspension Trailing Arm
Part Number: 48780-48050
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod Assy, Strut, Rear; 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 | 6 Cyl 3.3L | 3MZFE; MHU23L-BRXNKA, MHU23L-BWXNKA, MHU28L-BRXNKA, MHU28L-BWXNKA
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Toyota Highlander Rear Suspension Control Arm Assembly, No.1 Left
Part Number: 48710-48020
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assy, Rear Suspension, No.1 Lh; Front Control Arm, Lower Control Arm
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2004 Toyota Highlander | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 1MZFE, 2AZFE, 3MZFE; ACU20L-BRPNKA, ACU20L-BWPNKA, ACU25L-BRPNKA, ACU25L-BWPNKA, MCU20L-BWPNKA, MCU23L-BRANKA, MCU23L-BWANKA, MCU25L-BWPNKA, MCU28L-BRANKA, MCU28L-BWANKA
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Toyota Highlander Rod Assy, Strut, Rear
Part Number: 48780-48080
$133.13 MSRP: $189.27
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Product Specifications
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 48780-48081
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008 Toyota Highlander | Grande, Limited, Sport, STD | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | 1ARFE, 2GRFE, 3MZFE; ASU40L-BRTNKA, GSU40L-BRAGKA, GSU40L-BRAMKA, GSU40L-BRANKA, GSU40L-BRASKA, GSU45L-BRAGKA, GSU45L-BRAMKA, GSU45L-BRANKA, GSU45L-BRASKA, MHU48L-BRXMKA, MHU48L-BRXNKA
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Toyota Highlander Suspension Trailing Arm
Part Number: 48780-48100
$113.86 MSRP: $160.50
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rod Assy, Strut, Rear
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 48780-48070
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2013 Toyota Highlander | Grande, Limited, Medium, Sport, STD | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | 1ARFE, 2GRFE, 2GRFXE, 3MZFE; ASU40L-ARTNKA, ASU40L-BRTNKA, GSU40L-ARAGKA, GSU40L-ARAMKA, GSU40L-ARANKA, GSU40L-ARASKA, GSU40L-BRAGKA, GSU40L-BRAMKA, GSU40L-BRANKA, GSU40L-BRASKA, GSU45L-ARAGKA, GSU45L-ARAMKA, GSU45L-ARANKA, GSU45L-ARASKA, GSU45L-BRAGKA, GSU45L-BRAMKA, GSU45L-BRANKA, GSU45L-BRASKA, GVU48L-BRXGKA, GVU48L-BRXNKA, MHU48L-BRXMKA, MHU48L-BRXNKA
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Toyota Highlander Rod Assy, Strut, Rear
Part Number: 48780-48030
$128.10 MSRP: $182.12
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Product Specifications
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 48780-0E010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2007 Toyota Highlander | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 1MZFE, 2AZFE, 3MZFE; ACU20L-BRPNKA, ACU20L-BWPNKA, ACU25L-BRPNKA, ACU25L-BWPNKA, MCU20L-BWPNKA, MCU23L-BRANKA, MCU23L-BWANKA, MCU25L-BWPNKA, MCU28L-BRANKA, MCU28L-BWANKA, MHU23L-BRXNKA, MHU23L-BWXNKA, MHU28L-BRXNKA, MHU28L-BWXNKA
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Toyota Highlander Rear Suspension Control Arm Assembly, No.1 Left
Part Number: 48710-48030
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assy, Rear Suspension, No.1 Lh; Front Control Arm, Lower Control Arm
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2004 Toyota Highlander | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 1MZFE, 2AZFE, 3MZFE; ACU20L-BRPNKA, ACU20L-BWPNKA, ACU25L-BRPNKA, ACU25L-BWPNKA, MCU20L-BWPNKA, MCU23L-BRANKA, MCU23L-BWANKA, MCU25L-BWPNKA, MCU28L-BRANKA, MCU28L-BWANKA
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Toyota Highlander Rear Suspension Control Arm Assembly, No.1 Right
Part Number: 48710-0E060
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assy, Rear Suspension, No.1 Rh; Front Control Arm, Tie Rod
- Manufacturer Note: MARK=48710-0E060
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2019 Toyota Highlander | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | 1ARFE, 2GRFE, 2GRFKS, 2GRFXE, 2GRFXS; ASU50L-ARTNKA, GSU50L-ARTGKA, GSU50L-ARTMKA, GSU50L-ARTNKA, GSU50L-ARZGHA, GSU50L-ARZMHA, GSU50L-ARZNHA, GSU55L-ARTGKA, GSU55L-ARTMKA, GSU55L-ARTNKA, GSU55L-ARZGHA, GSU55L-ARZMHA, GSU55L-ARZNHA, GVU58L-ARXGHA, GVU58L-ARXGKA, GVU58L-ARXMHA, GVU58L-ARXMKA, GVU58L-ARXNHA, GVU58L-ARXNKA

Toyota Highlander Suspension Strut Rod

The Suspension Strut Rod of the Toyota Highlander aids in keeping the wheel in line with the frame while permitting the suspension system to glide over bumps. So, the SUV has a steady and confidence-inspiring ride. The Toyota chassis is linked to the knuckle of the Suspension Strut Rod, which acts like a specialized control arm. The strut rod pivots on rubber bushings, providing a solid mounting point for shocks and springs for smooth and predictable vertical wheel travel. Many of the early suspension struts were strong stamped steel that rusted when road salt built up. This design was phased out as a Suspension Strut Rod style in favor of cast aluminum that sheds weight and does not rust, although it is still plenty strong. These changes were adopted through many years of Highlander manufacture. Each Suspension Strut Rod, regardless of material, has replaceable bushings or ball joints at both ends. These parts absorb constant motion and usually wear long before the rod does. When a car hits the curb hard or gets in a collision, the rod can bend, and severe rust can thin the steel. If excessive rust has occurred, complete replacement should be carried out instead of a bushing service. The Suspension Strut Rod helps to provide responsive steering, stable braking, and ride comfort with Toyota quality that Highlander drivers can trust. This is achieved through controlling wheel motion with light weight and strong geometry.

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Toyota Highlander Suspension Strut Rod Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Rear Suspension Control Arm Assembly, No.1 Right
48710-48050
Q: How to Remove and Install the Suspension Strut Rod on Toyota Highlander?
A:
It therefore requires that any rear suspension arms that were removed or replaced be refitted, loosely tightened, positioned to its normal ride-height angle and then again tightened until fully tight. First of all shift the wheel lug nuts to the loose position then jack up the car and securely place it on jack stands then remove the wheel. After this, unscrew the strut rod-to-axle carrier bolt and then also contract the strut rod-to-body bracket to remove the rod from the vehicle. In the process of removing the strut bolt it may be required that the parking brake cable bracket be detached. During installation reverse the sequence of removal and always tighten the bolts to the prescribed torque.