TOYOTA SUPRA 1995 Service Repair Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION HINT: After installation, check rear wheel
alignment.
(See page SA±9)
1. w/ SPORT ROOF:
REMOVE THESE PARTS:
(See BO section)
wRear seat cushion and Rear seat back
wTonneau cover retainer
wHolder garnish and Holder
wSpeaker grill and Quarter trim
2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
3. REMOVE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the rear axle
carrier.
Torque: 104 NVm (1,065 kgfVcm, 77 ftVlbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
4. DISCONNECT REAR STABILIZER BAR LINK
Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link from
the lower suspension arm No.2.
Torque: 74 NVm (750 kgfVcm, 54 ftVlbf)
5. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
(a) Remove the nut and bolt on lower side of the shock absorber.
Torque: 137 NVm (1,400 kgfVcm, 101 ftVlbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nut.
(b) Remove the quarter wheel house inner cover.
(c) Remove the 3 nuts and the shock absorber cap.
Torque: 10 NVm (105 kgfVcm, 8 ftVlbf)
(d) Loosen the nut in the middle of the suspension support.
REMOVAL NOTICE: Do not remove the nut.
Torque: 27 NVm (280 kgfVcm, 20 ftVlbf)
(e) Remove the 3 nuts and shock absorber with the coil spring.
Torque: 26 NVm (260 kgfVcm, 19 ftVlbf)
SA±86± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SUSPENSION

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE SUSPENSION SUPPORT AND COIL SPRING
(a) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727±30020
NOTICE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the
SST.
(b) Remove the suspension support nut.
(c) Remove the suspension support, coil spring and insulator.
2. REMOVE INSULATOR AND SPRING BUMPER
Remove the insulator and spring bumper from the suspen-
sion support.
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, use the
following procedure.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL
1. FULLY EXTEND SHOCK ABSORBER ROD
2. DRILL HOLE TO REMOVE GAS FROM CYLINDER
Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder within the shaded re-
gion to remove the gas inside.
CAUTION: The gas coming out is harmless, but be care-
ful of chips which may fly up when drilling.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL SUSPENSION SUPPORT AND COIL SPRING
(a) Install the spring bumper to the suspension support.
(b) Install the insulator to the suspension support.
HINT: Match the bolt of the suspension support with the cut±
off part of the insulator.
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SUSPENSIONSA±87

2. INSTALL COIL SPRING AND SUSPENSION SUPPORT
(a) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727±30020
NOTICE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the
SST.
(b) Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.
HINT: Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the recess of the
shock absorber's spring seat.
(c) Install the suspension support to the rod and temporarily
tighten a new nut.
(d) Rotate the suspension support so that the rod and one of the
bolts on suspension support are aligned with the lower
bracket.
(e) Remove the SST.
HINT: After removing the SST, again check the direction of
the suspension support. SA±88
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SUSPENSION

UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
COMPONENTS
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SUSPENSIONSA±89

UPPER SUSPENSION ARM REMOVAL
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION HINT: After installation, check ABS speed
sensor signal and rear wheel alignment.
(See page BR±62 and SA±9)
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
2. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT
(See page SA±46)
3. REMOVE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the rear axle
carrier.
Torque: 104 NVm (1,065 kgfVcm, 77 ftVlbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
4. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE
HARNESS
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the speed sensor from the
axle carrier.
Torque: 8 NVm (80 kgfVcm, 69 in.Vlbf)
(b) Remove the bolt and disconnect the speed sensor wire
harness clamp from the upper suspension arm.
5. REMOVE UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the nut from the upper suspension arm.
Torque: 109 NVm (1,100 kgfVcm, 80 ftVlbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the upper suspension arm from the
axle carrier.
SST 09628±62011
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the dust cover.
(c) Remove the bolts, nuts and upper suspension arm.
Torque: 164 NVm (1,670 kgfVcm, 121 ftVlbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension,
torque the bolt and nut. SA±90
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SUSPENSION

INSTALLATION HINT: If replacing the front nut, assemble the
nut and E±ring to the washer with lock protrusion before
installing.
UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT
INSPECTION
INSPECT BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
(a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, as shown in the
illustration, before installing the nut.
(b) Using torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn
every 2±4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th
turn.
Torque (turning):
1.0±3.4 NVm (10±35 kgfVcm, 9±30 in.Vlbf)
If not with in specification, replace the upper suspension arm.
UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHING
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE BUSHING
Using SST, press out the bushing.
SST 09710±26010 (09710±05070),
09710±30020 (09710±03030)
2. INSTALL NEW BUSHING
Using SST, press in a new bushing.
SST 09710±26010 (09710±05050),
09710±30020 (09710±03120)
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SUSPENSIONSA±91

LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT
ROD
COMPONENTS
SA±92± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SUSPENSION

LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT
ROD REMOVAL
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION HINT: After installation, check ABS speed
sensor signal and rear wheel alignment.
(See page BR±62 and SA±9)
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
2. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT
(See page SA±46)
3. REMOVE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the rear axle
carrier.
Torque: 104 NVm (1,065 kgfVcm, 77 ftVlbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
4. REMOVE STRUT ROD
Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and strut rod.
Torque: 184 NVm (1,880 kgfVcm, 134 ftVlbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension,
torque the bolts.
5. REMOVE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM NO.1
(a) Remove the nut.
Torque: 59 NVm (600 kgfVcm, 43 ftVlbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the lower suspension arm No.1 from
the rear axle carrier.
SST 09610±20012
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the dust boot.
(c) Remove the bolt and disconnect the parking brake cable
bracket.
(d) Place matchmarks on the adjusting cam and subframe.
(e) Remove the adjusting cam and nut.
Torque: 184 NVm (1,880 kgfVcm, 134 ftVlbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nut.
(f) Remove the lower suspension arm No.1.
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SUSPENSIONSA±93

6. REMOVE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM NO.2
(a) Remove the bolt, nut and disconnect the shock absorber
from the lower suspension arm No.2.
Torque: 137 NVm (1,400 kgfVcm, 101 ftVlbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nuts.
(b) Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link from
the lower suspension arm No.2.
Torque: 74 NVm (750 kgfVcm, 54 ftVlbf)
(c) Loosen the nut.
Torque: 150 NVm (1,525 kgfVcm, 110 ftVlbf)
(d) Using SST, disconnect the lower suspension arm No.2 from
the rear axle carrier.
SST 09610±20012
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the ball joint bolt.
(e) Remove the nut.
(f) Place matchmarks on the adjusting cam and subframe.
(g) Remove the nut, adjusting cam and lower suspension arm
No.2.
Torque: 184 NVm (1,880 kgfVcm, 134 ftVlbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nut. SA±94
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LOWER SUSPENSION ARM NO.1 AND
NO.2 BALL JOINT INSPECTION
INSPECT BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
(a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, before installing
the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn
every 2±4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th
turn.
Torque (turning):
Lower suspension arm No.1
1.0±3.4 NVm (10±35 kgfVcm, 9±30 in.Vlbf)
Lower suspension arm No.2
1.0±3.4 NVm (10±35 kgfVcm, 9±30 in.Vlbf)
If not within specification, replace the lower suspension arm
No.1 or/and No.2.
STRUT ROD BUSHING REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE BUSHING
Using SST and a deep socket wrench, press out the bushing.
SST 09506±35010
2. INSTALL NEW BUSHING
Using SST and a deep socket wrench, press in a new bush-
ing.
SST 09506±35010
HINT: Do not apply grease or oil to the bushing.
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SUSPENSIONSA±95