Rear Leaf Spring (For 4Wd And Pre-Runner) -- Installation |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
- A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.
| 1. INSTALL REAR LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY LH |
Install the spring to the vehicle body.
| 2. INSTALL NO. 2 REAR SPRING SHACKLE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Install the spring shackle to the spring and vehicle frame.
| 3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL SPRING SHACKLE INNER PLATE |
Temporarily install the inner plate to the shackle No. 2 with the 2 washers and 2 nuts.
- HINT:
- After stabilizing the suspension, tighten the nuts.
| 4. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR LEAF SPRING PIN BOLT |
Temporarily install the pin bolt with the washer and nut.
- HINT:
- The pin bolt can be installed from either side of the spring.
- After stabilizing the suspension, tighten the nut.
| 5. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SPRING U BOLT |
Temporarily install the U bolt seat and spring bumper with the 2 U bolts, 4 washers and 4 nuts.
- HINT:
- When tightening the U bolts, tighten the nuts in diagonal pairs.
| 6. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY |
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Install the 2 washers to the axle housing.
Install 4 new bushes to the absorber.
Install the absorber (with the 4 bushes) to the U bolt seat and frame.
Install the 2 washers.
Temporarily install the 2 bolts.
| 7. CONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY |
Connect the parking brake cable with the bolt.
- Torque:
- 14 N*m{143 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf}
| 8. STABILIZE SUSPENSION |
Lower the vehicle.
Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.
| 9. TIGHTEN SPRING SHACKLE INNER PLATE NUT |
Tighten the inner plate with the 2 nuts.
- Torque:
- 60 N*m{612 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf}
| 10. TIGHTEN REAR SPRING PIN NUT |
Tighten the pin nut.
- Torque:
- 120 N*m{1224 kgf*cm, 89 ft.*lbf}
| 11. TIGHTEN SPRING U BOLT SET NUT |
Tighten the set nut.
- Torque:
- 120 N*m{1224 kgf*cm, 89 ft.*lbf}
| 12. INSTALL REAR WHEEL |
Install the wheel.
- Torque:
- 105 N*m{1070 kgf*cm, 77 ft.*lbf}