Dealership replaced leaf springs under warranty......

[S1ackin]

I had my leaf springs replaced by the dealer under warranty for excessive noise (they offered it when i asked if they'd cover the cost of new silencer cushions). It took them 3 days to do the work, and when I got it home I found all of this







Any insight into how this would have happened? Does the workshop manual call for technicians to do anything with the driveline in order to replace the springs? What would have caused fluid to be all over the rear axle? Anybody experience something similar?

I've reached out to the dealer, but they are taking their time replying.

@FordTechOne Would you be willing to share what the workshop manual instructs technicians to do when replacing the leaf springs?

 

[CoronaRaptor]

A moron knows that you don't need to do anything with the rear end but support it properly. Would love to see the camera footage of the technician working on your truck!

something like this maybe

 

[CoronaRaptor]

On another note, why is the yoke so far out?

 

[S1ackin]

On another note, why is the yoke so far out?

I'd love to know the answer to that question myself The dealership isn't very cooperative in sharing the workshop manual procedure.

 

[smurfslayer]

if ever a thread cried out for @FordTechOne to comment, this would be it. Well... this and any topic discussing how great the Tundra is. ;-)

 

[CoronaRaptor]

if ever a thread cried out for @FordTechOne to comment, this would be it. Well... this and any topic discussing how great the Tundra is. ;-)

Yeah, he isn’t too fond of the Toyota is he, lol.

 

[FordTechOne]

That is very strange that the driveshaft slip yoke does not appear to be fully seated. To remove the springs, WSM states to support the axle, remove the lower shock bolt, and unbolt the springs from the axle and frame. The muffler and fuel tank need to be removed/lowered to access the bolts.

 

[S1ackin]

That is very strange that the driveshaft slip yoke does not appear to be fully seated. To remove the springs, WSM states to support the axle, remove the lower shock bolt, and unbolt the springs from the axle and frame. The muffler and fuel tank need to be removed/lowered to access the bolts.

Thank you so much for responding, I appreciate you, your time, and your knowledge!

I kind of figured the procedure didn't have anything to do with the driveline. Do you know how long the WSM quotes for this job to take? They had the truck for 3 days, and the parts were there before I dropped it off.

 

[smurfslayer]

Yeah, he isn’t too fond of the Toyota is he, lol.

wait, what?

;-)

Glad he was able share some insight. Hopefully, @S1ackin is back in business quickly.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

OP, keep us posted, maybe some pictures of the springs installed, something appears odd. Hope the dealer makes it right.