Tacoma PreRunner Extra Cab 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (2000)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear Shock Absorber
REMOVAL
HINT: PreRunner is the model described below.
RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB
1. SUPPORT BODY WITH SAFETY STANDS
a. Jack up and support the body an safety stands.
b. Lower the axle housing until the leaf spring tension is free, and keep it at this position.
2. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
a. Remove the 2 rear shock absorber set bolts.
Torque:
2WD: 26 Nm (260 kgf-cm, 19 ft. lbs.)
4WD and PreRunner: 71 Nm (730 kgf-cm, 53 ft. lbs.)