Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2756

Fig. 65: Identifying Rear Leaf Spring Components With Torque Specifications (2 Of 2)
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REMOVAL

HINT:

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Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

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The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

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1. SUPPORT BODY WITH SAFETY STANDS

a. Jack up and support the body on safety stands.

b. Lower the axle housing until the leaf spring tension is free, and keep it at this position.

2. REMOVE SPARE TIRE

3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

4. DISCONNECT N0. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

a. Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the cable from the vehicle.

Fig. 66: Locating N0. 3 Parking Brake Cable And Bolts
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5. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

a. Support the rear axle housing with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.

Fig. 67: Supporting Rear Axle Housing With Jack Using Wooden Block
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b. Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the shock absorber lower side from the axle housing.

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Fig. 68: Locating Shock Absorber Lower Side Bolt And Nut
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6. REMOVE REAR SPRING U BOLT

a. Remove the 4 nuts, 4 washers and spring seat.

Fig. 69: Locating Rear Spring U Bolt And Nuts
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b. Remove the 2 U bolts.

7. REMOVE REAR SPRING BUMPER SUB-ASSEMBLY

a. Remove the spring bumper.

8. REMOVE REAR SPRING ASSEMBLY LH

a. Remove the nut, washer and bolt from the front side.

Fig. 70: Locating Rear Spring Assembly Bolt

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b. Remove the 2 nuts, 2 washers, shackle outer plate, No. 2 spring shackle plate and leaf spring from

the rear side.

Fig. 71: Locating No. 2 Spring Shackle Plate And Bolts
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9. REMOVE TUBE

a. Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the tube from the frame.

10. REMOVE REAR SPRING SHACKLE BUSH

a. Remove the 2 bushes from the frame.

Fig. 72: Removing Rear Spring Shackle Bush
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DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE REAR SPRING LEAF BUSH

a. Put matchmarks on the bush on the front side of the vehicle.

1. Align the leaf spring with the openings and put matchmarks.

b. Use SST and a press, press out the bushes on both sides of the vehicle.

SST 09950-60010 (09951-00350), 09950-70010 (09951-07150)

NOTE:

Do not erase the matchmark on the leaf spring when removing the

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