Leaf rigid suspension removal

1. Component views

Shock absorber (2WD (Except high ride suspension specification))

Part name

  1. Nut
  2. Washer
  3. Bushing
  4. Shock absorber

Tightening torque

1: 39 N・m { 4.0 kgf・m / 29 lb・ft }

Shock absorber (2WD (High ride suspension specification), 4WD)

Part name

  1. Nut
  2. Washer
  3. Bushing
  4. Shock absorber

Tightening torque

1: 39 N・m { 4.0 kgf・m / 29 lb・ft }

Leaf spring assembly (2WD (Except high ride suspension specification))

Part name

  1. Bumper rubber
  2. Bolt
  3. U-bolt
  4. Seat
  5. Shackle
  6. Rubber bushing
  7. Shackle plate
  8. Nut
  9. Leaf spring assembly
  10. Lower clamp
  11. Nut
  12. Spring pin
  13. Washer
  14. Nut

Tightening torque

2: 56 N・m { 5.7 kgf・m / 41 lb・ft }

8: 98 N・m { 10.0 kgf・m / 72 lb・ft }

11: 78 N・m { 8.0 kgf・m / 58 lb・ft }

14: 175 N・m { 17.8 kgf・m / 129 lb・ft }

Leaf spring assembly (2WD (High ride suspension specification), 4WD)

Part name

  1. U-bolt
  2. Bumper rubber
  3. Shackle
  4. Rubber bushing
  5. Shackle plate
  6. Nut
  7. Leaf spring assembly
  8. Nut
  9. Lower clamp
  10. Nut
  11. Spring pin
  12. Washer
  13. Nut

Tightening torque

6: 98 N・m { 10.0 kgf・m / 72 lb・ft }

8: 52 N・m { 5.3 kgf・m / 38 lb・ft }

10: 78 N・m { 8.0 kgf・m / 58 lb・ft }

13: 175 N・m { 17.8 kgf・m / 129 lb・ft }

2. Leaf spring inspection

1. Disc wheel and tire inspection

1) Inspect for the following.

  • Difference in left and right tire size
  • Difference in left and right tire wear
  • Cracking or damage on both sides and contact surface of the tire.
  • Tire air pressure
  • Does the disc wheel rotate smoothly?
  • Is there abnormal noise from the disc wheel?

2) Measure the wheel runout.

Limit: 3.0 mm { 0.12 in }

2. Inspection of parts related to the rear axle

1) Inspect for the following.

  • Hub bearing looseness

3. Disc wheel removal

1. Models with aluminum wheels

1) Move the vehicle to a flat surface.

2) Pull the parking brake lever.

3) Secure the vehicle using chock blocks.

4) Raise the vehicle.

Note

  • Jack up the vehicle but not to an extent that the tire leaves the ground.

5) Remove the wheel cap from the disc wheel.

Note

  • Insert a tool with flat tip such as a flathead screwdriver into the wheel cap groove to remove.

Legend

  1. Wheel cap groove

6) Loosen the wheel nuts.

Note

  • Loosen without allowing the disc wheel to rattle.

Caution

  • At this time, do not remove the wheel nuts.

7) Raise the vehicle.

Note

  • Jack up the vehicle until the tire is completely off the ground.
  • Support the frame using a chassis stand as necessary.

8) Remove the disc wheel from the vehicle.

2. Models with steel wheels

1) Move the vehicle to a flat surface.

2) Pull the parking brake lever.

3) Secure the vehicle using chock blocks.

4) Raise the vehicle.

Note

  • Jack up the vehicle but not to an extent that the tire leaves the ground.

5) Remove the wheel cap from the disc wheel.

6) Loosen the wheel nuts.

Note

  • Loosen without allowing the disc wheel to rattle.

Caution

  • At this time, do not remove the wheel nuts.

7) Raise the vehicle.

Note

  • Jack up the vehicle until the tire is completely off the ground.
  • Support the frame using a chassis stand as necessary.

8) Remove the disc wheel and wheel cap from the vehicle.

4. Parking brake cable disconnect

1. Parking brake cable disconnection precautions

Caution

  • Do not twist or bend the cable.

Operation will be insufficient if the cable is damaged.

2. Disconnection from leaf spring

1) Remove the parking brake cable bracket from the leaf spring.

5. Shock absorber removal

1) Support the vehicle using a chassis stand.

Note

  • Place the chassis stand at the frame near the end of the rear spring bracket.

Caution

  • Do not allow the brake flexible hose or the parking brake cable to be completely stretched.

2) Remove the lower clamp side nut and washer from the shock absorber.

3) Remove the frame side nut and washer from the shock absorber.

4) Jack up the rear axle.

Caution

  • Do not allow the brake flexible hose or the parking brake cable to be completely stretched.
  • Set up the jack in the specified position.

5) Remove the shock absorber and washer from the vehicle.

6) Remove the bushing from the shock absorber.

6. Leaf spring removal

1) Securely attach the jack to the rear axle, and hold the axle so that the leaf spring is in a free position.

2) Remove the U-bolt from the rear axle.

Note

  • Remove the following parts.
  • U-bolt nut
  • Seat (2WD (Except high ride suspension specification))
  • Bumper rubber (2WD (High ride suspension specification), 4WD)
  • Lower clamp

3) Support the leaf spring assembly using a jack.

4) Remove the following parts from the frame and leaf spring.

  • Spring pin
  • Shackle plate
  • Shackle
  • Rubber bushing

Note

  • Remove the spring pin and shackle using a brass rod and hammer.

5) Remove the leaf spring from vehicle.

Caution

  • Do not allow the brake flexible hose or the parking brake cable to be completely stretched.

7. Bumper rubber removal

1. 2WD (Except high ride suspension specifications)

1) Remove the bumper rubber from the frame.

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