TOYOTA SUPRA 1997 Service Repair Manual
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SA0OY-01
R07035
SST
R07036
SA-18
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT
1708 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
FRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the steering
knuckle.
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
(c) Place matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.
(d) Remove the disc.
3. REMOVE HUB BOLT
Using SST, remove the hub bolt.
SST 09628-1001 1
4. INSTALL HUB BOLT
(a) Install washer and nut to a new hub bolt, as shown in the
illustration.
(b) Turn the wheel nut to pull the hub bolt through until the un-
derside of the hub bolt head touches the axle hub.
5. INSTALL DISC AND BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Install the disc.
(b) Install the 2 bolts and brake caliper to the steering
knuckle.
Torque: 118 N´m (1,200 kgf´cm, 87 ft´lbf)
6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
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SA0OZ-02
F08323
Suspension Support
Spring Support
Reinforcement
Washer TankInsulator
Coil Spring
Brake Caliper
Front Fender Splash Shield
Non-reusable part Stabilizer Bar Cotter PIn Bushing
Front
Shock
Absorber Upper
Suspension
Arm Plug
ABS Speed SensorFront Shock Absorber
Assembly
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA-19
1709 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
COMPONENTS
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SA0P0-01
SA3578
R00159
SA-20
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
1710 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the steering
knuckle.
Torque: 118 N´m (1,200 kgf´cm, 87 ft´lbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
3. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE HAR-
NESS
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the speed sensor from
the steering knuckle.
Torque: 7.8 N´m (80 kgf´cm, 69 in.´lbf)
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the wire harness
clamp to prevent the wire harness from being damaged
when removing or installing the through bolt of the upper
suspension arm.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD
5. LH side only:
MOVE WASHER TANK
(a) Remove the 2 washer tank set bolts.
(b) Move the washer tank away from the body.
6. DISCONNECT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the bolt and nut and disconnect the upper sus-
pension arm from the sub-frame.
Torque: 164 N´m (1,670 kgf´cm, 121 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nut.
(b) Support the upper suspension arm securely.
7. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINK
Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link.
Torque: 74 N´m (750 kgf´cm, 54 ft´lbf)
HINT:
If the ball joint stud turns together with the nut, use a hexagon
wrench to hold the stud.
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R11103
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA-21
1711 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
8. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Remove the nut, washer and bolt and disconnect the
shock absorber from the lower suspension arm.
Torque: 143 N´m (1,460 kgf´cm, 106 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension
torque the nut.
(b) Remove the plug from the suspension support.
(c) Loosen the lock nut in the middle of the suspension sup-
port.
NOTICE:
Do not remove the nut.
Torque: 29 N´m (300 kgf´cm, 22 ft´lbf)
(d) Remove the 3 nuts, spring support reinforcement and
shock absorber from the body.
Torque: 35 N´m (360 kgf´cm, 26 ft´lbf)
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SA0P1-01
R08295
SST SA-22
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
1712 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE SUSPENSION SUPPORT AND COIL
SPRING
(a) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727-30021
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
(b) Install the nut and bolt to the lower part of the shock ab-
sorber and secure it in a vise.
(c) Remove the suspension support center nut.
(d) Remove the suspension support and coil spring.
2. REMOVE INSULATOR FROM SUSPENSION SUP-
PORT
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SA0P2-01
R05829
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA-23
1713 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
INSPECTION
INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER
Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and check that
there is no abnormal resistance or unusual operation sound.
If there is any abnormality, replace the shock absorber with a
new one.
NOTICE:
When discarding the shock absorber, see DISPOSAL on
page SA-24.
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SA0P3-01
R07597
30 mm (1.18 in.)
50 mm (1.97 in.) SA-24
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
1714 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
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 discharged gas is harmless, but be careful of chips
which may fly up when drilling.
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SA0P4-01
R11824
SST
R11825
SST
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA-25
1715 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE BUSHING
Using SST and a deep socket wrench, remove the bushing.
SST 09710-14013 (09710-00021)
2. INSTALL NEW BUSHING
Using SST and a deep socket wrench, install a new bushing.
SST 09710-14013 (09710-00021)
NOTICE:
Do not apply grease or oil to the bushing.
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SA0P5-01
W02903
R11082
SST
R11098
90° SA-26
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
1716 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL INSULATOR TO SUSPENSION SUPPORT
HINT:
Match the bolt of the suspension support with the cut-out part
of the insulator.
2. INSTALL COIL SPRING TO SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727-30021
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 gap of the spring seat
of the shock absorber.
3. INSTALL SUSPENSION SUPPORT
(a) Install the suspension support to the rod.
(b) Temporarily tighten a new nut.
(c) Turn the suspension support so that one of the bolts on
the suspension support faces the same direction, as
shown in the illustration.
HINT:
Align the bolt so that a line drawn between the rod and the bolt
would be 90° to the direction of the lower bushing.
(d) Remove the SST.
SST 09727-30021
HINT:
After removing the SST, again check the direction of the sus-
pension support.
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SA0P7-02
F08323
Suspension Support
Spring Support
Reinforcement
Washer TankInsulator
Coil Spring
Brake Caliper
Front Fender Splash Shield
Non-reusable part Stabilizer Bar Cotter PIn Bushing
Front
Shock
Absorber Upper
Suspension
Arm Plug
ABS Speed SensorFront Shock Absorber
Assembly
SA-28
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
1718 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
COMPONENTS