Tacoma 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1995)
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6. REMOVE COIL SPRING
(a) Lower the rear axle housing.
HINT: Be careful not to snag the brake line and parking brake cable.
(b) While lowering the rear axle housing. remove the coil spring and upper and lower insulators.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
1. INSPECT OPERATION OF SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) While pushing the shock absorber, check that the pull throughout the stroke is even, and there is no abnormal resistance or noise.
(b) Gas Filled Type:
Fully push the shock absorber in fully and release it. Check that it returns at a constant speed throughout.
HINT: If the shock absorber is the gas filled type, this information will be engraved on the exterior of the outer shell.
2. GAS FILLED TYPE:
DISCARD SHOCK ABSORBER
Before discarding the shock absorber, drill a hole 2 - 3 mm (0.079 - 0.118 in.) in diameter at the location shown in the illustration to release
the gas inside.
NOTICE:
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When drilling, chips may fly out; work carefully.
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The gas is colorless. odorless, and non - poisonous.
