Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2759

Fig. 86: Locating Shock Absorber Nut
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d. Remove the 2 retainers and No. 3 cushion from the shock absorber.

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

a. Compress and extend the shock absorber rod 4 times or more. Check that there is no abnormal

resistance or unusual sound during the operation. If there is any abnormality, replace the shock
absorber assembly with a new one.

INSTALLATION

HINT:

NOTE:

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When disposing of the shock absorber, see DISPOSAL .

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Do not hold the rear shock absorber by the dust cover, as the
dust cover will come off.

Fig. 87: Compressing And Extending Shock Absorber Rod
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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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A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (see SPECIFIED TORQUE
FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).

1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

a. Install the 2 retainers and No. 3 cushion to the shock absorber.

b. Temporarily install the shock absorber, cushion and retainer with the nut.

Fig. 88: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Nut
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c. Temporarily install the lower side of the shock absorber with the bolt and nut.

Fig. 89: Locating Shock Absorber Lower Side Bolt And Nut
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2. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

a. Lower the vehicle.

b. Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.

3. TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

a. Tighten the bolt and 2 nuts.

Torque: Upper side

28 N*m (286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf)

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Lower side

90 N*m (918 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf)

4. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

Torque: for Aluminum Wheel

131 N*m (1336 kgf*cm, 97 ft.*lbf)

for Steel Wheel

209 N*m (2131 kgf*cm, 154 ft.*lbf)

5. REMOVE SAFETY STANDS

DISPOSAL

1. DISPOSE OF SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY REAR

a. Fully extend the rear shock absorber rod.

b. Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder between A and B shown in the illustration to discharge

the gas inside.

CAUTION: Be careful when drilling because shards of metal may fly about.

Always use the proper safety equipment.

NOTE:

The gas is colorless, odorless and nonpoisonous.

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Fig. 90: Identifying Rear Shock Absorber Rod Drilling Position
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