REAR LEAF SPRING(for 4WD and Pre-Runner) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the rear leaf spring removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedures Effects/Inoperative when not Performed Link w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System: Rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH Headlight leveling ECU assembly initialization Headlight leveling function Click here

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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2. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)

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3. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

   

   
   

   1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear leaf spring assembly LH.

4. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

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5. REMOVE REAR SPRING U BOLT

   

   
   

   1. Remove the 4 nuts, 4 washers, 2 rear spring U bolts, rear spring bumper and spring U bolt seat sub-assembly.

6. REMOVE REAR LEAF SPRING PIN BOLT

   

   
   

   1. Remove the nut, washer and rear leaf spring pin bolt.

7. REMOVE SPRING SHACKLE INNER PLATE

   

   
   

   1. Remove the 2 nuts, 2 washers and spring shackle inner plate.

8. REMOVE NO. 2 REAR SPRING SHACKLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 rear spring shackle sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

9. REMOVE REAR UPPER SPRING SHACKLE BUSH

   
   

   1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 rear upper spring shackle bushes from the vehicle frame.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

10. REMOVE REAR LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY LH

    
    

    1. Remove the rear leaf spring assembly LH from the vehicle body.