How to service and repair the rear leaf spring on 2006 Toyota Tacoma?

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The first step to repair or service a rear leaf spring directs you to take off both the rear wheel and the spare tire that comes with 4WD and Pre-Runner models. The rear shock absorber separation process begins with bolt and washer removal along with the nut from the rear shock absorber housing for standard wheel drive but utilizes different methods to detach it from the rear spring seat for wheel drive models or rear axle housing for four wheel drive and pre-runner. Proceed with removing the parking brake cable assembly by unplugging its bolt before disconnecting the rear spring bumper on 2WD vehicles when their 2 nuts are detached. 2WD and 4WD/Pre-Runner models need to have their rear spring U-bolts removed through the process of first unscrewing four nuts with washers and then detaching the spring seat and two U-bolts and finally taking off the spring bumper for 4WD and Pre-Runner models. The process continues with leaf spring removal by initially unbolted the nuts, washers and through bolts yet maintain the spring from falling free. Disassemble the rear spring shackle sub-assembly by removing its nut followed by the washer after which through bolt followed by shackle. Secure the spring in a vise before you proceed to cut off both bushes with a hacksaw and remove them by using Special Service Tool: 09950-60010 (09951-00350) and 09950-70010 (09951-07100) with a press. Extract the 2 bushes before tapping out the 2 outer tubes using a chisel and hammer. To assemble the suspension use Special Service Tool: 09710-28012 (09710-07062), 09710-30041 (09710-03211) alongside a press for pressing in two new bushes. Secure the rear spring shackle assembly by affixing its through bolt with washer and nut before placing the spring inside the rear axle housing where the hole should align with the central spring bolt. Afterward, install the through bolts with washers and nuts. The spring seat installation requires 2 U-bolts and 4 washers and 4 nuts to be placed before torquing to 50 Nm (510 kgf-cm, 37 ft. lbs.). All U-bolts must have equal length positions under the spring seat. After placing the spring bumper followed by the spring seat you need to install 2 U-bolts with 4 washers and 4 nuts to the 4WD and Pre-Runner system before torquing everything to 50 Nm (510 kgf-cm, 37 ft. lbs.). Assemble the 2WD rear spring bumper by tightening 2 nuts to 15 Nm torque and then attach the parking brake cable assembly through the bolt with a torque of 12.5 Nm. The rear shock absorber installation requires placing its bolt and washer and nut in position before securing the wheel with a torque of 113 Nm (1,152 kgf-cm, 83 ft. lbs.). Complete the suspension process by lowering the vehicle after jacking then bouncing it multiple times followed by complete tightening of all rear suspension nuts and bolts and reattaching the spare tire for 4WD as well as Pre-Runner models.

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