Rear Shock Absorber

REMOVAL






HINT: PreRunner is the model described below.
RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB

1. SUPPORT BODY WITH SAFETY STANDS
a. Jack up and support the body an safety 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:
2WD: 26 Nm (260 kgf-cm, 19 ft. lbs.)
4WD and PreRunner: 71 Nm (730 kgf-cm, 53 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the rear shock absorber.

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, see DISPOSAL.

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 in the illustration to remove the gas inside.

CAUTION: The discharged gas is harmless, but be careful of chips which may fly up when drilling.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.