T100 SR5 Extra Cab Pickup 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1997)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Disassembly and Assembly
1. Bend open spring clip. Using a chisel and hammer, pry up the spring clip.
2. Remove center bolt. Hold the spring near the center bolt in a vise and remove the center bolt.
3. Replace spring clip, as follows:
a. Drill off the head of the rivet and drive it out.
b. Install a new rivet into the holes of the spring leaf and clip. Then rivet with a press.
4. Install spring center bolt, as follows:
a. Align the leaf holes and secure the leaves with a vise.
b. Install the spring center bolt.
Torque: 44 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).