Tacoma PreRunner Dbl Cab 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (2001)
4. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Remove the bolt and disconnect the shock absorber from the spring seat.
Torque:
2WD (except pre runner): 26 Nm (260 kgf-cm, 19 ft. lbs.)
4WD and pre runner: 71 Nm (730 kgf-cm, 53 ft. lbs.)
5. REMOVE U-BOLTS
a. Remove the 4 U-bolt mounting nuts and washers.
b. Remove the spring seat and U-bolts.
Torque: 123 Nm (1,250 kgf-cm, 90 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, tighten the U-bolts so that the length of all the U-bolts under the spring seat is the same.
c. 4WD and pre runner: Remove the spring bumper.
6. REMOVE LEAF SPRING
a. Remove the nut, washer and hanger pin bolt.
Torque: 157 Nm (1,600 kgf-cm, 116 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension, torque the nut.
b. Remove the 2 shackle pin mounting nuts and washers.
Torque: 92 Nm (930 kgf-cm, 67 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension, torque the nut.
c. Remove the shackle pin plate, and rear leaf spring.
REPLACEMENT