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Rear Leaf Spring: Removal

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  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE SPARE TIRE (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) 
  3. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 
    1. Support the rear axle housing.
    2. Remove the bolt, nut and washer.
    3. for 2WD:
      1. Separate the shock absorber from the rear spring seat.
    4. for 4WD and Pre-Runner:
      1. Separate the shock absorber from the rear axle housing.
        Fig 1: Removing Rear Shock Absorber Bolt & Nut
        G04410465Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO. 3 
    1. Remove the bolt, then separate the parking brake cable.
      Fig 2: Separating Parking Brake Cable
      G04410466Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE REAR SPRING BUMPER NO. 1 (for 2WD) 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and spring bumper.
      Fig 3: Removing Rear Spring Bumper & Nuts
      G04410467Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE REAR SPRING U BOLT (for 2WD) 
    1. Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers.
    2. Remove the spring seat and 2 U-bolts.
      Fig 4: Removing Spring Seat & U-Bolts (2WD)
      G04410468Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE REAR SPRING U BOLT (for 4WD and Pre-Runner) 
    1. Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers.
    2. Remove the spring seat and 2 U-bolts.
    3. Remove the spring bumper.
      Fig 5: Removing Spring Seat & U-Bolts (4WD & Pre-Runner)
      G04410469Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE REAR LEAF SPRING 
    1. Remove the nut, washer and through bolt.
      Fig 6: Removing Nut, Washer & Through Bolt (1 Of 2)
      G04410470Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the nut, washer and through bolt.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop the spring when removing the through bolt.
    3. Remove the spring
      Fig 7: Removing Nut, Washer & Through Bolt (2 Of 2)
      G04410471Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE REAR SPRING SHACKLE SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 2 
    1. Remove the nut, washer, through bolt and shackle.
      Fig 8: Removing Nut, Washer, Through Bolt & Shackle
      G04410472Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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