Rear Leaf Spring: Removal

REMOVE REAR WHEEL
REMOVE SPARE TIRE (for 4WD and Pre-Runner)
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
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SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO. 3
1. Remove the bolt, then separate the parking brake cable.
  
  Fig 2: Separating Parking Brake Cable
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REMOVE REAR SPRING BUMPER NO. 1 (for 2WD)
1. Remove the 2 nuts and spring bumper.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Rear Spring Bumper & Nuts
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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)
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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)
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REMOVE REAR LEAF SPRING
1. Remove the nut, washer and through bolt.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Nut, Washer & Through Bolt (1 Of 2)
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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)
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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
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