TOYOTA SUPRA 1997 Service Repair Manual
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SA0P8-01
SA3578
R07239
SST
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
SA-29
1719 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 CLAMP
(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 being damaged when
removing or installing the through bolt.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
4. DISCONNECT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the cotter pin and the nut.
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the upper suspension arm from
the steering knuckle.
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5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD
6. LH side only:
MOVE WASHER TANK
(a) Remove the 2 washer tank set bolts.
(b) Move the washer tank away from the body.
7. REMOVE UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the nut, 2 washers and bolt.
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) Remove the upper suspension arm.
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SA0P9-01
R06927
SA-30
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
1720 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
INSPECTION
INSPECT UPPER BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
(a) As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and
forth 5 times before installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously taking
2 - 4 seconds per a turn and take the torque reading on
the 5th turn.
Torque (turning):
1.0 - 3.4 N´m (10 - 35 kgf´cm, 9 - 30 in.´lbf)
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SA0PC-02
W02908
ABS Speed Sensor
Brake Caliper
Adjusting Cam Plate
Rear Adjusting Cam
Lower Suspension Arm
Engine Under Cover
Non-reusable partFront Adjusting Cam Adjusting Cam Plate
Lower Suspension
Arm Bracket StayStabilizer Bar
Clip Shock Absorber
Bracket
SA-32
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
1722 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
COMPONENTS
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SA0PD-01
R00159
R07240
SST
R06928
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
SA-33
1723 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
3. 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.
4. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINK FROM SHOCK
ABSORBER BRACKET
Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the
shock absorber bracket.
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.
5. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the clip and nut.
Torque: 125 N´m (1,270 kgf´cm, 92 ft´lbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle from the low-
er suspension arm.
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6. REMOVE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the nut, washer and bolt and disconnect the low-
er suspension arm from the shock absorber.
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 nut, 2 bolts and the lower suspension arm
bracket stay.
Bolt: 44 N´m (450 kgf´cm, 32 ft´lbf)
Nut: 59 N´m (600 kgf´cm, 43 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, before installing the lower suspension
arm bracket stay, adjust the front wheel alignment.
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R06929
MatchmarksMatchmarks
R06930
SA-34
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
1724 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
(c) Before loosening the adjusting cam, place matchmarks
on the front and rear adjusting cams and sub-frame.
(d) Remove the 2 nuts, washers, adjusting cam plates and
adjusting cams and lower suspension arm.
Torque: 226 N´m (2,300 kgf´cm, 166 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nuts.
7. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET FROM
LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the 2 bolts and bracket from the lower suspension arm.
Torque: 52 N´m (530 kgf´cm, 38 ft´lbf)
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SA0PE-02
R06931
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
SA-35
1725 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
INSPECTION
INSPECT LOWER BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDI-
TION
(a) As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and
forth 5 times before installing the nut.
(b) Using torque wrench, turn the nut continuously taking 2
- 4 seconds per a turn and take the torque reading on the
5th turn.
Torque (turning):
1.0 - 3.4 N´m (10 - 35 kgf´cm, 9 - 30 in.´lbf)
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SA0PG-02
R11042
Stabilizer
Bar Link
Stabilizer Bar
Front Fender
Splash Shield
Apron Seal
Engine Under Cover
Apron Seal
Front Fender
Splash Shield Stabilizer Bar Link Bushing
Bracket Bushing
Bracket
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT STABILIZER BAR
SA-37
1727 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
FRONT STABILIZER BAR
COMPONENTS
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SA0PH-01
R07309
R07310
Z18434
Paint Line SA-38
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT STABILIZER BAR
1728 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
3. REMOVE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT FENDER SPLASH
SHIELDS
4. REMOVE BOTH STABILIZER BAR LINKS
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and stabilizer bar link from the stabiliz-
er bar and the lower suspension arm.
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.
(b) Employ the same manner described above to the other
side.
5. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR
(a) Remove the left and right apron seal set bolts.
(b) Remove the 4 bracket bolts and the stabilizer bar with the
2 bushings and brackets.
Torque: 18 N´m (180 kgf´cm, 13 ft´lbf)
6. REMOVE CUSHIONS AND BRACKETS
HINT:
At the time of installation, install the cushion to the outside of the
paint line.
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SA0PI-01
Z00340
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT STABILIZER BAR
SA-39
1729 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
INSPECTION
INSPECT STABILIZER BAR LINK BALL JOINT FOR ROTA-
TION CONDITION
(a) As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and
forth 5 times before installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously taking
2 - 4 seconds per a turn and take the torque reading on
the 5th turn.
Torque (turning):
0.05 - 1.0 N´m (0.5 - 10 kgf´cm, 0.4 - 8.7 in.´lbf)
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SA0PK-02
W00616
Washer
Drive Shaft
Parking Brake CableBrake Caliper
Hub Bolt ABS Speed
SensorUpper Suspension Arm
Shoe Guide Plate
Lower Suspension
Arm No. 1Rear Shock
Absorber
Parking Brake
Exhaust Pipe Supprot
O-Ring Lower Suspension
Arm No. 2
Lower Suspension
Arm BraceStrut Rod
Exhaust PipeCotter Pin
Exhaust Pipe Supprot
RingDisc
Lock Cap
Non-reusable part
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB
SA-41
1731 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
REAR AXLE HUB
COMPONENTS