REAR SUSPENSION

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SECTION RSU
REAR SUSPENSION
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CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2 LEAF SPRING ............................................................ 7 F
Precautions .............................................................. 2 Removal and Installation .......................................... 7
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) REMOVAL ............................................................. 8
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 3 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 9 G
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 3 INSTALLATION ..................................................... 9
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ............................. 4 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 11
Components ............................................................. 4 General Specifications (Rear) ................................ 11
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On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .......................... 5 Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1 ) .............................. 11
SHOCK ABSORBER .................................................. 6
Removal and Installation .......................................... 6
REMOVAL ............................................................. 6 I
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 6
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 6
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 PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001

Precautions EES002JD

● When installing rubber parts, final tightening must be carried out under unladen condition* with
tires on ground.
* Fuel, radiator coolant, and engine oil are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their
designated positions. Oil will shorten the life of rubber bushings, so wipe off any spilled oil imme-
diately.
● Lock nuts are not reusable. Always use new lock nuts for installation. New lock nuts are pre-oiled,
do not apply any additional lubrication.

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 Symptoms

×: Applicable
Reference page

Noise
Shake

Shimmy
Shudder
Vibration
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
NVH Troubleshooting Chart

Poor quality ride or handling

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Improper installation, looseness RSU-4

Shock absorber deformation, damage or deflection RSU-6

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Bushing or mounting deterioration RSU-4

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Parts interference RSU-4

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Spring fatigue RSU-9

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Suspension looseness RSU-4

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PROPELLER SHAFT PR-2, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
REAR FINAL DRIVE RFD-7 (with LSD), RFD-39 (with LD)

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

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AXLE RAX-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

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× TIRES WT-2, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

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ROAD WHEEL WT-2, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace the parts.

BRAKES BR-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

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STEERING PS-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

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 REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY PFP:55020

Components EES002JG

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1. Rear final drive 2. Rear leaf spring 3. Rear spring bushing (front)
4. Rear spring pad 5. Rear spring bushing (rear) 6. Rear spring shackle
7. Bumper 8. Rear spring clip U-bolts 9. Rear spring shackle bushing

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 REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

10. Shock absorber 11. Bumper 12. Shock absorber (left side)
13. Shock absorber (right side) 14. Damper A

CAUTION:
When installing the components with rubber bushings, the final tightening of the nuts and bolts must
be done with the vehicle in an unladen condition (the fuel, engine coolant, and engine oil full; the B
spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in their designated positions) with the tires on the ground.
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service EES002JH
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● Check the rear suspension parts for any excessive play, cracks, wear, and other damage.
● Shake each rear wheel to check for any excessive play as
shown. D

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● Tighten all of the nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
When installing the components with rubber bushings, the H
final tightening of the nuts and bolts must be done with the
vehicle in an unladen condition (the fuel, engine coolant,
and engine oil full; the spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats
in their designated positions) with the tires on the ground. I

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● Check the shock absorbers for oil leaks, deformation, and other
damage.
● Check the shock absorber bushings for excessive wear and
other damage.

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 SHOCK ABSORBER

SHOCK ABSORBER PFP:56210

Removal and Installation EES002JI

REMOVAL
1. Support the rear final drive and suspension assembly using a suitable jack.
2. Remove the shock absorber upper and lower nuts and bolts.

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3. Remove the shock absorber.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
● Inspect the shock absorber for any oil leaks, cracks, or deformations. Replace the shock absorber as nec-
essary.
● Check the shock absorber for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension.
● If rubber bushings are cracked or deformed, replace rubber bushings.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Shock absorber upper and lower nuts : Refer to RSU-4, "Components" .

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 LEAF SPRING

LEAF SPRING PFP:55020

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Removal and Installation EES002JJ

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MEIB9017E

1. Rear final drive 2. Rear leaf spring 3. Rear spring bushing (front)
4. Rear spring pad 5. Rear spring bushing (rear) 6. Rear spring shackle
7. Bumper 8. Rear spring clip U-bolts 9. Rear spring shackle bushing

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 LEAF SPRING

10. Shock absorber 11. Bumper 12. Shock absorber (left side)
13. Shock absorber (right side) 14. Damper

CAUTION:
When installing the components with rubber bushings, the final tightening of the nuts and bolts must
be done with the vehicle in an unladen condition (the fuel, engine coolant, and engine oil full; the
spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in their designated positions) with the tires on the ground.
REMOVAL
1. Support the rear final drive assembly with a suitable jack to relieve the tension from the rear leaf spring.
● The axle weight should be supported, but there should be no compression in the rear leaf spring.

2. Remove the shock absorber lower nut and bolt.

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3. Remove the four rear spring clip U-bolt nuts, then remove the
rear spring pad.

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4. Remove the rear spring shackle and bushings.

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5. Remove the rear leaf spring front nut and bolt.

6. Remove the rear leaf spring.

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

● Check the rear leaf spring for any cracks or damage. Replace the rear leaf spring if necessary. A
● Check the rear spring shackle, rear spring clip U-bolts, bumper, and rear spring pad for excessive wear,
cracks, straightness, and damage. Replace any components if necessary.
● Check all bushings for deformation and cracks. Replace any bushings if necessary. B

INSTALLATION
1. Apply soapsuds to all of the rubber bushings. C
2. Install the rear spring shackle and rear leaf spring front nut and bolt. Finger-tighten the nuts.
3. Install the rear spring clip U-bolts and bumper on top of the rear leaf spring.
4. Install the rear spring pad, and nuts under the axle case. D
5. Tighten diagonally and in few steps the rear spring clip U-bolt
nuts, until the lengths of all the exposed rear spring clip U-bolt
threads under spring pad are equal in length, within a tolerance RSU
of 3 mm (0.12 in).
Tighten nuts to specification. Refer to RSU-4, "Components" .
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6. Install the shock absorber, and finger-tighten the nuts.

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7. Remove the jack supporting the rear final drive assembly and
bounce the rear of the vehicle to stabilize the suspension.

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8. Tighten the rear spring shackle nuts, rear leaf spring front nut,
and shock absorber nuts to specification.
● When installing the components with rubber bushings, the
final nut tightening must be carried out under unladen* condi-
tions with the tires on level ground.
* (Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats in designated positions.)

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 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) PFP:00030

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General Specifications (Rear) EES002JK

Suspension type Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs

Shock absorber type Double-acting hydraulic B

Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1 ) EES002JL

King Cab C
Unit: mm (in)

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Engine type YD25
Drive type 2WD 4WD
Applied model XE XE XE, SE SE H
Tire size 235/70R16 255/70R16 235/70R16 255/70R16 255/65R17
833 - 863 845 - 875 846 - 876 858 - 888 861 - 891
Front wheelarch height (Hf) I
(32.80 - 33.98) (33.27 - 34.45) (33.31 - 34.49) (33.78 - 34.96) (33.90 - 35.08)
874 - 904 877 - 907 878 - 908 891 - 921 893 - 923
Rear wheelarch height (Hr)
(34.41 - 35.59) (34.53 - 35.71) (34.57 - 35.75) (35.08 - 36.26) (35.16 - 36.34)
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
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Unit: mm (in)
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Engine type YD25

Drive type 2WD 4WD
Applied model SE XE XE, SE SE
Tire size 235/70R16 255/70R16 235/70R16 255/70R16 255/65R17
832 - 862 844 - 874 846 - 876 857 - 887 860 - 890
Front wheelarch height (Hf)
(32.76 - 33.94) (33.23 - 34.41) (33.31 - 34.49) (33.74 - 34.92) (33.86 - 35.04)
872 - 902 885 - 915 877 - 907 889 - 919 891 - 921
Rear wheelarch height (Hr)
(34.33 - 35.51) (34.84 - 36.02) (34.53 - 35.71) (35.00 - 36.18) (35.08 - 36.26)
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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