Rear Spring Harsh Ride: T-SB-0305-08 Rev1 September 30, 2008
Rear Spring Harsh Ride: T-SB-0305-08 Rev1 September 30, 2008
Rear Spring Harsh Ride: T-SB-0305-08 Rev1 September 30, 2008
Service
Category Suspension
Applicability
• Applicability has been updated to clarify that this TSB applies ONLY to 4WD Tacoma
vehicles (4x4 and PreRunner) with Access or Double cabs.
• Applicability has been updated to include 2008 model year Tacoma vehicles.
TSB No. SU006-07 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the
entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding.
Introduction
Some customers of Tacoma 4x4 or Prerunner vehicles with Access or Double cabs may experience
a harsh ride from the rear suspension while carrying heavy cargo in the bed and driving over bumps
or uneven road surfaces. Updated rear spring assemblies and front and rear shocks are available to
improve this condition.
NOTE
Customers should be advised that vehicle ride characteristics in an unloaded condition may
exhibit an increase in rear suspension firmness.
Warranty Information
NOTE
Warranty Information has been separated into two sections: Non-TRD Option Package Truck and
TRD Option Package Truck. Please verify that the correct Warranty Information is used.
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
• This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for
36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date.
Parts Information
PREVIOUS PART NUMBER CURRENT PART NUMBER PART NAME QTY
Repair Procedure
Remove and replace the rear spring assemblies and all shock absorbers.
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
• 2005 Tacoma:
• Suspension - Rear Suspension -
• “Rear LH Spring Assy: Overhaul (2005 Tacoma)”
• “Shock Absorber Assy Rear LH: Replacement”
• Suspension - Front Suspension -
• “Front Shock Absorber with Coil Spring (4WD and Pre Runner): Overhaul”
• 2006 Tacoma:
• Suspension - Rear Suspension -
• “Suspension: Rear Leaf Spring: Reassembly”
• “Suspension: Rear Leaf Spring: Installation”
• “Suspension: Rear Shock Absorber: Removal”
• “Suspension: Rear Shock Absorber: Installation”
• Suspension - Front Suspension -
• “Suspension: Front Shock Absorber with Coil Spring (for 4WD And Pre-Runner):
Removal”
• “Suspension: Front Shock Absorber with Coil Spring (for 4WD And Pre-Runner):
Disassembly”
• “Suspension: Front Shock Absorber with Coil Spring (for 4WD And Pre-Runner):
Reassembly”
• “Suspension: Front Shock Absorber with Coil Spring (for 4WD And Pre-Runner):
Installation”
• 2007 Tacoma:
• Suspension - Rear Suspension -
• “Suspension: Rear Leaf Spring: Reassembly”
• “Suspension: Rear Leaf Spring: Installation”
• “Suspension: Rear Shock Absorber: Removal”
• “Suspension: Rear Shock Absorber: Installation”
• Suspension - Front Suspension -
• “Suspension: Front Shock Absorber with Coil Spring (for 4WD And Pre-Runner):
Removal”
• “Suspension: Front Shock Absorber with Coil Spring (for 4WD And Pre-Runner):
Disassembly”
• “Suspension: Front Shock Absorber with Coil Spring (for 4WD And Pre-Runner):
Reassembly”
• “Suspension: Front Shock Absorber with Coil Spring (for 4WD And Pre-Runner):
Installation”
• 2008 Tacoma:
• Suspension - Rear Suspension -
• “Suspension: Rear Leaf Spring: Reassembly”
• “Suspension: Rear Leaf Spring: Installation”
• “Suspension: Rear Shock Absorber: Removal”
• “Suspension: Rear Shock Absorber: Installation”
• Suspension - Front Suspension -
• “Suspension: Front Shock Absorber with Coil Spring (for 4WD And Pre-Runner):
Removal”
• “Suspension: Front Shock Absorber with Coil Spring (for 4WD And Pre-Runner):
Disassembly”
• “Suspension: Front Shock Absorber with Coil Spring (for 4WD And Pre-Runner):
Reassembly”
• “Suspension: Front Shock Absorber with Coil Spring (for 4WD And Pre-Runner):
Installation”
Remove and replace the rear spring assemblies. Do NOT replace the front and rear shocks.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
• 2005 Tacoma:
• Suspension - Rear Suspension - “Rear LH Spring Assy: Overhaul”
• 2006 Tacoma:
• Suspension - Rear Suspension - “Suspension: Rear Leaf Spring: Reassembly”
• Suspension - Rear Suspension - “Suspension: Rear Leaf Spring: Installation”
• 2007 Tacoma:
• Suspension - Rear Suspension - “Suspension: Rear Leaf Spring: Reassembly”
• Suspension - Rear Suspension - “Suspension: Rear Leaf Spring: Installation”
• 2008 Tacoma:
• Suspension - Rear Suspension - “Suspension: Rear Leaf Spring: Reassembly”
• Suspension - Rear Suspension - “Suspension: Rear Leaf Spring: Installation”
An alignment inspection and adjustment is required after the installation of the new rear leaf springs.
The NEW alignment specifications are provided below.
1. Measure vehicle height.
Figure 1.
Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the suspension before inspecting the
vehicle height.
Measuring points:
• A is the ground clearance of front wheel center.
• B is the ground clearance of adjustment cam bolt center (front side).
• C is the ground clearance of rear wheel center.
• D is the ground clearance of rear leaf spring front side bushing center.
NOTE
Before inspecting the wheel alignment, check the vehicle height.
2. Adjust toe-In.
Figure 2.
1 Front of Vehicle
If toe-in is NOT within the specified range, adjust it at the rack ends.
3. Adjust toe-in.
A. Remove the rack boot set clips.
B. Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
C. Turn the right and left rack ends uniformly to adjust toe-in.
HINT
Try to adjust toe-in to the middle of the specified range.
D. Make sure that the lengths of the right and left Figure 3. Tie Rod Lock Nut
rack ends are the same.
HINT
Make sure that the boots are NOT twisted.
Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle.
Wheel Turning Angle
INSIDE WHEEL OUTSIDE WHEEL (REFERENCE)
◦ ◦ ◦
40 18’ (38 18’ to 41 18’) 35◦ 54’ (33◦ 54’ to 36◦ 54’)
40.30◦ (38.30◦ to 41.30◦) 35.90◦ (33.90◦ to 36.90◦)
If the right and left turning angles of the inside and outside wheels are not within the specified
ranges, check the right and left rack end lengths.
5. Inspect the camber, caster, and steering axis inclination.
Tacoma PreRunner (4-cylinder 2TR engine)
STEERING AXIS
VDS TRANSMISSION TIRE SIZE CAMBER CASTER
INCLINATION
0◦ 35’ +/– 45’ 1◦ 32’ +/– 45’ 12◦ 00’ +/– 45’
TX62N Manual P245/75/R16
(0.59◦ +/– 0.75◦) (1.54◦ +/– 0.75◦) (12.0◦ +/– 0.75◦)
0◦ 32’ +/– 45’ 1◦ 36’ +/– 45’ 11◦ 55’ +/– 45’
UX42N Manual P245/75/R16
(0.54◦ +/– 0.75◦) (1.60◦ +/– 0.75◦) (11.91◦ +/– 0.75◦)
NOTE
• Perform the inspection while the vehicle is empty.
• The tolerance for the difference between the left and right wheels is 30’ (0.50◦) or less for
both the camber and the caster.
NOTE
Inspect and re-adjust toe after making any adjustments to caster or camber.
HINT
Try to adjust the camber and caster to the central values.
Figure 5.
HINT
Standard value:
Formula: B – A = C: