How to Replace the Springs in a Toyota Tundra

The Toyota Tundra is an immensely popular full-size pickup. The Tundra quickly became a best seller with suburbanites, contractors and truck enthusiasts alike. The Tundra has coil springs in front and leaf springs in the rear to handle heavy loads. Replacing the springs on the Toyota Tundra can easily be handled by an experienced home mechanic.

Instructions

Replacing the Front Springs

1

Raise the Tundra and support the frame with jack stands. Remove the shock absorber and install it in the tool 09727-30021 before compressing the spring.

2

Hold the shock absorber and remove the cushion and retainer along with the upper insulator on the coil spring.

3

Remove the coil spring. Inspect the other components for signs of wear and replace any worn parts including new locknuts as needed.

4

Reassemble the parts in reverse order.

5

Realign the suspension support and the absorber brush as specified by the manufacturer.

6

Lower the vehicle and remove the supports. Conduct a safety check before road testing the Tundra, but take it slow at first to be certain the suspension is adjusted correctly.

Replacing the Rear Springs

7

Raise and support the Tundra at the frame. Put a floor jack under the rear axle.

8

Remove and disconnect the rear wheels, the four nuts and seat in the spring, the spring-to-chassis nuts and bolts. Take off the leaf spring carefully.

9

Replace the rear leaf spring and examine the other components for signs of wear.

10

Reinstall the leaf springs, spring-to-chassis nuts and bolts. Torque the bolts and nuts to manufacturer's specifications.

11

Reattach the spring seat and torque the four nuts to the manufacturers specifications. Reattach the rear wheels.

12

Remove the jacks and stands. Perform a safety check before road testing the Tundra.