Coil Spring Rear LH: Replacement

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HINT:

See COMPONENTS

REMOVE REAR WHEEL
DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (2WD DRIVE TYPE)
1. Disconnect the skid control sensor connector.
2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the bracket from the rear axle beam assy.
HINT:

Separate the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Skid Control Sensor Connector
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SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR REAR LH (4WD DRIVE TYPE)
1. Remove the bolt and speed sensor rear LH.
Fig 2: Removing Speed Sensor Rear LH
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SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR REAR RH (4WD DRIVE TYPE)
HINT:

Separate the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY TAIL
1. 2WD DRIVE TYPE (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY )
2. 4WD DRIVE TYPE (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY )
REMOVE PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSY (4WD DRIVE TYPE) (See OVERHAUL )
SEPARATE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH (4WD DRIVE TYPE)
1. Place matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assy LH and differential flange.
2. Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers, separate rear drive shaft assy LH.
Fig 3: Removing 4 Nuts & 4 Washers
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SEPARATE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH (4WD DRIVE TYPE)
HINT:

Separate the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSY REAR (4WD DRIVE TYPE) (See DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSY REAR (4WD) )
SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.3
1. Remove the 2 bolts and parking brake cable assy No.3.
Fig 4: Removing 2 Bolts & Parking Brake Cable
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SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.2
HINT:

Separate the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
SEPARATE REAR BRAKE TUBE NO.2
1. Using SST, separate the brake tube from the flexible hose. Catch the brake fluid with a container as it drains out.
  SST 09023-00101
  
  Fig 5: Separating Brake Tube From Flexible Hose
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2. Remove the clip, and separate the flexible hose.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Clip
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3. Remove the bolt and separate the brake tube from rear axle beam assy.
Fig 7: Separating Brake Tube From Rear Axle Beam Assy
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SEPARATE REAR BRAKE TUBE NO.1
SST 09023-00101

HINT:

Separate the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
REMOVE FUEL TANK FILLER HOSE COVER
1. Remove the 2 bolts, 3 screws, 3 nuts and fuel tank filler pipe protector.
2. Remove the 3 bolts and fuel tank filler hose cover.
REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO.2 CROSSMEMBER BRACE LH
1. Remove the 2 bolts and floor No.2 crossmember brace.
REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO.2 CROSSMEMBER BRACE RH
HINT:

Remove the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
LOOSEN REAR AXLE BEAM ASSY
HINT:

Loosen the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
NOTE:
- When loosening the bolt, hold the nut not to rotate.
- Do not remove the bolt and nut.
Fig 8: Loosening Rear Axle Beam Assy
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SEPARATE SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR LH
1. Support the rear axle beam assy with a jack.
  
  Fig 9: Supporting Rear Axle Beam Assy With Jack
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2. Remove the bolt and separate the shock absorber assy rear LH .
Fig 10: Removing Bolt
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SEPARATE SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR RH
HINT:

Separate the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
REMOVE COIL SPRING REAR LH
1. Apply a shop rug between the coil spring rear LH and rear axle beam assy.
  
  Fig 11: Removing Coil Spring Rear LH
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2. Apply a shop rug between the coil spring rear RH and rear axle beam assy.
3. Remove the coil spring LH by slowly lowering the jack.
Fig 12: Removing Coil Spring LH
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REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER LH
1. Remove the rear coil spring insulator upper LH from the coil spring rear LH.
Fig 13: Removing Rear Coil Spring Insulator Upper LH From Coil Spring Rear LH
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INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER LH
1. Install the insulator upper LH to the coil spring rear LH.
Fig 14: Installing Insulator Upper LH To Coil Spring Rear LH
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INSTALL COIL SPRING REAR LH
1. Apply a shop rug to the rear axle beam assy.
  
  Fig 15: Installing Coil Spring Rear LH
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2. Install the coil spring rear LH to the rear axle beam assy.
  HINT:
  
  Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the gap of the spring lower seat.
  
  Fig 16: Supporting Rear Axle Beam Assy With Jack
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3. Apply a shop rug to the rear axle beam assy.
Fig 17: Applying Shop Rug To Rear Axle Beam Assy
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CONNECT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR LH
1. While raising the jack, connect the shock absorber assy rear LH to the rear axle beam assy.
2. Temporarily tighten the nut.
Fig 18: Supporting Rear Axle Beam Assy With Jack
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CONNECT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR RH
HINT:

Connect the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
CONNECT REAR BRAKE TUBE NO.2
1. Install the flexible hose and clip.
  
  Fig 19: Installing Flexible Hose & Clip
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2. Using SST, connect the brake tube to the flexible hose.
  Torque: 15 N.m (153 kgf.cm, 11 ft.lbf)
  
  SST 09023-00101
  
  Fig 20: Connecting Brake Tube To Flexible Hose
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3. Install the bolt.
  Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
Fig 21: Installing Bolt
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CONNECT REAR BRAKE TUBE NO.1
SST 09023-00101

HINT:

Connect the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
INSTALL PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.3
1. Install the 2 bolts and parking brake cable assy No.3 to the rear axle beam assy.
  Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
Fig 22: Installing 2 Bolts & Parking Brake Cable Assy
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INSTALL PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.2
HINT:

Install the RH side by same procedures as the LH side.
INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSY REAR (4WD DRIVE TYPE) (See DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSY REAR (4WD) )
INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH (4WD DRIVE TYPE)
1. Install the rear drive shaft assy LH, 4 washers and 4 nuts.
  Torque: 56 N.m (571 kgf.cm, 41 ft.lbf)
Fig 23: Installing Rear Drive Shaft Assy LH, 4 Washers & 4 Nuts
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INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH (4WD DRIVE TYPE)
HINT:

Install the RH side by same procedures as the LH side.
INSTALL PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSY (4WD DRIVE TYPE) (See OVERHAUL )
INSTALL SPEED SENSOR REAR LH (4WD DRIVE TYPE)
1. Install the speed sensor rear LH and bolt.
  Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
Fig 24: Installing Speed Sensor Rear LH
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INSTALL SPEED SENSOR REAR RH (4WD DRIVE TYPE)
HINT:

Install the RH side by same procedures as the LH side.
CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (2WD DRIVE TYPE)
1. Connect the skid control sensor connector.
2. Install the bolt and bracket to the rear axle beam assy.
  Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in..lbf)
HINT:

Connect the RH side by same procedures with the LH side.

Fig 25: Connecting Skid Control Sensor Connector
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INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSY TAIL
1. 2WD DRIVE TYPE (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY )
2. 4WD DRIVE TYPE (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY )
BLEED BRAKE LINE (See BLEEDING )
INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
STABILIZE SUSPENSION
1. Install the rear wheel and jack down the vehicle.
  Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf)
2. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.
FULLY TIGHTEN SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR LH
1. Stabilize the shock absorber assy rear LH.
  If it is impossible to tighten the nut at this position, support the rear axle beam assy with a jack and load the rear compartment with a mass of approximately 90 kg (198 lb).
  
  Length of shock absorber:
  
  2WD DRIVE TYPE: 234 mm (9.2 in.)
  
  4WD DRIVE TYPE: 258 mm (10.2 in.)
  
  Fig 26: Identifying Length Of Shock Absorber
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2. Fully tighten the nut.
  Torque: 115 N.m (1,173 kgf.cm, 85 ft.lbf)
Fig 27: Tightening Nut
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FULLY TIGHTEN SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR RH
HINT:

Fully tighten the RH side by same procedures as the LH side.
FULLY TIGHTEN REAR AXLE BEAM ASSY
1. Stabilize the rear axle beam assy.
2. Fully tighten the bolt.
  Torque: 135 N.m (1,377 kgf.cm, 100 ft.lbf)
NOTE:
- Tighten the bolt and not the nut.
- The vehicle height should be the same as the height that the shock absorber is fully tightened.
HINT:

Fully tighten the RH side by same procedures as the LH side.

Fig 28: Tightening Rear Axle Beam Bolt
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INSTALL REAR FLOOR NO.2 CROSSMEMBER BRACE LH
1. Install the floor No.2 crossmember brace and 2 bolts.
  Torque: 28 N.m (286 kgf.cm, 21 ft.lbf)
INSTALL REAR FLOOR NO.2 CROSSMEMBER BRACE RH
HINT:

Install the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
INSTALL FUEL TANK FILLER HOSE COVER
1. Install the fuel tank filler pipe protector, 2 bolts, 3 screws and 3 nuts.
2. Install the fuel tank filler hose cover and 3 bolts.
  Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf)
INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
1. ABS WITH EBD SYSTEM (See PRE-CHECK )
2. ABS WITH EBD & BA & TRAC & VSC SYSTEM (See PRE-CHECK )