Toyota 04483-04080 Shackle Kit, Rear Spring

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Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands placed under the frame rails, ensuring the front wheels are blocked to prevent rolling. Use a floor jack to support the rear axle, relieving tension on the leaf springs. Detach the shock absorber from the rear axle housing for 4WD or PreRunner models, or from the spring seat for 2WD models. Remove the parking brake cable bracket from the spring, followed by the four U-bolt fasteners, the spring seat, and U-bolts. For 2WD models, support the leaf spring to prevent it from falling when the through-bolt is removed. Next, remove the rear leaf spring shackle-to-frame nut, support the leaf spring, and withdraw the through-bolt, carefully removing the spring. If the bushings at the ends of the spring are worn, an automotive machine shop can replace them, and it is important to inspect and replace the spring bumpers as needed. Installation follows the reverse order of removal, with U-bolt nuts tightened gradually in a criss-cross pattern to ensure equal thread visibility. Finally, tighten the mounting fasteners at the end of the leaf spring and secure the parking brake cable bracket, ensuring that the front and rear leaf spring fasteners are tightened with the vehicle at normal ride height after assembly and a few bounces.