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Rear Coil Spring: Removal

  1. DRAIN ACTIVE HEIGHT CONTROL SUSPENSION FLUID (See  REMOVAL   ) 
  2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 

    Torque: 131 N*m (1,340 kgf*cm, 97 ft.*lbf) 

  3. SUPPORT REAR AXLE HOUSING WITH JACK 
  4. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL   ) 
  5. DISCONNECT REAR STABILIZER BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the 2 stabilizer bar brackets.

      Torque: 18 N*m (185 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Removing Bolts & Disconnecting Stabilizer Bar Brackets
      G04437588Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. DISCONNECT REAR LATERAL CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut, washer and bolt, and disconnect the lateral control rod.

      Torque: 150 N*m (1,530 kgf*cm, 111 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Removing Nut, Washer, Bolt & Lateral Control Rod
      G04437589Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.

      • Replace the used nut with a new one.
      • After stabilizing the suspension, torque the nut.
  7. DISCONNECT REAR AXLE BREATHER HOSE SUBASSEMBLY 
  8. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING 
    1. Begin to lower the axle housing.
      NOTE: Be careful not to snap the brake line and parking brake cable.
    2. While lowering the axle housing, remove the coil spring and insulator.

      At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.

      • If the coil spring end is not in the correct position, reinstall the coil spring.
        Fig 3: Removing Coil Spring & Insulator
        G04437590Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the bolt and follow spring from the frame.

      Torque: 28 N*m (290 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 4: Removing Bolt & Follow Spring From Frame
      G04437591Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002