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: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Bolt, Nut And Washer
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SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO. 3
1. Remove the bolt, then separate the parking brake cable.
Fig 2: Locating Parking Brake Cable Assembly No. 3 With Bolt
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REMOVE REAR SPRING BUMPER NO. 1 (for 2WD)
1. Remove the 2 nuts and spring bumper.
Fig 3: Locating 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: Locating Rear Spring U Bolt Nuts And Washers (For 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: Locating Rear Spring U Bolt Nuts And Washers (For 4WD And Pre-Runner)
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REMOVE REAR LEAF SPRING
1. Remove the nut, washer and through bolt.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Rear Leaf Spring Nut, Washer And Bolt
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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: Locating Nut, Washer And Through Bolt
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REMOVE REAR SPRING SHACKLE SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 2
1. Remove the nut, washer, through bolt and shackle.
Fig 8: Locating Nut, Washer, Through Bolt And Shackle
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