Hotchkis 19410 Lexus IS 300 Sport Coil Springs - Manual (Page 9)

2) Use a 14mm socket or wrench to loosen and remove the nuts holding the tops of the struts in
place. Retain the hardware for later re-installation.
3)
Use a jack to raise the rear end until the wheels are off the ground and use jack stands to
support the vehicle. Remove the rear wheels. From this step on it’s best to work on each strut
separately.
4) Use a 12mm socket or wrench to loosen and remove the bolt holding the top of the strut inside
the rear fender well. Retain the hardware for later re-installation.
5) Use a 12mm socket or wrench to loosen and remove the long bolt and nut holding the rear sway
bar end link to the rear suspension arm.