Minggu, 15 Mei 2011

How to Replace the Bushings in a Toyota Tacoma

How to Replace the Bushings in a Toyota Tacoma

The Toyota Tacoma is a versatile truck and can be used for work, play, or just plain, simple transportation. The Tacoma can be outfitted with a variety of suspension packages for high performance off-roading or a luxury ride, if desired. The front half of the Tacoma is equipped with coil springs and a MacPherson strut-type assembly, with the back half of the vehicle sporting leaf springs for reliable handling even with heavy loads. It is not very difficult to install rear springs and bushings.

Difficulty:
Moderately Easy

Instructions

things you'll need:

  • Set of replacement springs and bushings
  • 2-ton floor jack
  • 2 jack stands
  • Good-quality socket set
  • Adjustable crescent wrench
  • Set of box end wrenches
  • Lug wrench
  • Good-quality torque wrench
    • 1

      Chalk the front wheels and set the parking brake. Using the 2-ton floor jack, hoist the Tacoma rear axle one side at a time and support it with the jack stands.

    • 2

      Loosen the lug nuts and remove the rear wheels on both sides to allow room to work on the spring assemblies.

    • 3

      Loosen and remove the cotter pin, locking nut, and washer from the shock absorber prior to removing the shock absorber from the spring seat.

    • 4

      Next, unfasten the parking brake clamp and remove.

    • 5

      Unscrew the u-bolts and nuts and remove the spring seat assemblies from the springs. It will be necessary that you use the jack and jack stands in conjunction to perform this operation by lessening the weight on the springs so the shackle nuts can be removed.

    • 6

      Using a pry bar on the inner plate of the spring shackle remove the bracket pin from the front of the spring hanger assembly. The rubber bushing can now be removed from the spring. This area is in close proximity to the parking brake cable, so use caution.

    • 7

      Inspect the spring and other part for signs of wear before replacement of the spring. If parts show signs of wear, replace as necessary.

    • 8

      Install the new rubber bushings into the spring eyelets while aligning with the spring hanger brackets.

    • 9

      Insert the shackle pins back throughout the hanger brackets and rubber bushings. Assemble the remaining suspension parts removed earlier in reverse order.

    • 10

      Tighten and torque the shackle pin retaining nuts and the u-bolts to the recommended specifications. Reinstall the shackle cotter pins and crimp ends over the nuts to lock in place.

    • 11

      Place the wheels back on both sides of the axles using the lug nuts and torque to proper specifications.

    • 12

      Using the 2-ton jack, remove the jack stands and lower the rear of the vehicle. Jump up and down on the back bumper to set the suspension parts in place. Using the torque wrench re-tighten to recommended torque requirements. This includes the shock absorber bolts, hanger pin nuts and the shackle pin nuts.

    • 13

      Test-ride the newly installed components.

Tips & Warnings

  • Always remove the pressure from spring and suspension components before removal, to lessen danger.

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