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W00408
RetainerBushing
Retainer
Rear Shock Absorber
Retainer
Bushing
Retainer
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SA−155
1594 Author: Date:
1996 TOYOTA T100 (RM449U)
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
COMPONENTS
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SA−156
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1996 TOYOTA T100 (RM449U)
REMOVAL
1. SUPPORT BODY WITH STANDS
(a) Jack up and support the body on 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: 26 N·m (260 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf)
(b) Remove the rear shock absorber.
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RA0851
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SA−157
1996 TOYOTA T100 (RM449U)
INSPECTION
INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER
Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and check that
there is no abnormal resistance or unusual operation sounds.
If there is any abnormality, replace the shock absorber with a
new one.
NOTICE:
When discarding the shock absorber, use the following
procedure.
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RA0807
10 − 20 mm (0.39 − 0.79 in.) SA−158
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1996 TOYOTA T100 (RM449U)
DISPOSAL
1. FULLY EXTEND SHOCK ABSORBER ROD
2. DRILL HOLE TO REMOVE GAS FROM CYLINDER
Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder, as shown to remove
the gas inside.
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− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SA−159
1996 TOYOTA T100 (RM449U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA−156).
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SA−160
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LEAF SPRING
1599 Author: Date:
1996 TOYOTA T100 (RM449U)
REAR LEAF SPRING
COMPONENTS
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SA−161
1600 Author: Date:
1996 TOYOTA T100 (RM449U)
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W00476
W00477
R04379
R04380
SA−162
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LEAF SPRING
1996 TOYOTA T100 (RM449U)
REMOVAL
1. SUPPORT BODY
(a) Jack up and support the body on the stands.
(b) Lower the axle housing until the leaf spring tension is free,
and keep it at this position.
2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
3. 4WD:
DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE
4. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Remove the bolt and disconnect the rear shock absorber lower
side from the spring seat.
Torque: 26 N·m (260 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf)
5. REMOVE U−BOLTS
(a) Remove the 4 U−bolt mounting nuts and washer.
Torque: 132 N·m (1,350 kgf·cm, 97 ft·lbf)
(b) Remove the spring seat and 2 retainers.
(c) Remove the U−bolts.
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.
(d) 4WD:
Remove the spring bumper.
6. REMOVE REAR LEAF SPRING
(a) Remove the hanger pin nut.
Torque: 91 N·m (930 kgf·cm, 67 ft·lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the bolt.
(b) Remove the 2 hanger pin lock bolts.
Torque: 26 N·m (260 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf)
(c) Remove the nut, washer and 2 bushings.