TOYOTA SUPRA 1995 Service Repair Manual

STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
REMOVAL
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION HINT: After installation, check ABS speed
sensor signal and front wheel alignment.
(See page BR±62 and SA±4)
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 96 ftVlbf)
2. REMOVE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the steering
knuckle.
Torque: 118 NVm (1,200 kgfVcm, 87 ftVlbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
(c) Place matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.
(d) Remove the disc.
3. CHECK BACKLASH IN BEARING SHAFT DIRECTION
Place the dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and
check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If greater than the specified maximum, replace the bearing.
4. CHECK AXLE HUB DEVIATION
Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of
the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If greater than the specified maximum, replace the axle hub.
5. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR FROM STEERING
KNUCKLE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the sensor from the steering
knuckle.
Torque: 8 NVm (80 kgfVcm, 69 inVlbf)
SA±16± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB

6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END FROM STEERING
KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Torque: 49 NVm (500 kgfVcm, 36 ftVlbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering
knuckle.
SST 09611±12010
7. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Remove upper side of the cotter pin and nut.
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
(b) Remove lower side of the clip and nut.
Torque: 125 NVm (1,270 kgfVcm, 92 ftVlbf)
(c) Using SST, remove the steering knuckle from the upper and
lower suspension arms.
SST 09628±62011
FRONT AXLE HUB DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE HUB GREASE CAP
Using a screwdriver, remove the hub grease cap from the
steering knuckle.
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LOCK NUT AND ABS
SPEED SENSOR ROTOR
(a) Clamp the axle hub in a soft jaw vise.
HINT: Close vise until it holds hub bolt. Do not tighten further.
(b) Using a hammer and chisel, loosen the staked part of the lock
nut and remove it.
(c) Remove the sensor rotor.
NOTICE: Take care not to scratch the serrations of the
sensor rotor.
3. REMOVE AXLE HUB FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and shift the brake dust cover toward the
hub side (outside).
(b) Using SST, remove the axle hub from the steering knuckle.
SST 09950±40010
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUBSA±17

4. REMOVE INNER RACE (OUTSIDE) FROM AXLE HUB
Using SST, remove the inner race from the axle hub.
SST 09950±40010
5. REMOVE OIL SEAL
Using SST, remove the oil seal from the steering knuckle.
SST 09308±00010
6. REMOVE BEARING FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
(b) Position the inner race above the bearing on the inner side.
(c) Using SST and a press, remove the bearing from the steering
knuckle.
SST 09608±35014 (09608±06100)
FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL BEARING TO STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Using SST, install a new bearing.
SST 09608±35014 (09608±06200)
NOTICE: If the inner race and balls come loose from the
bearing outer race, be sure to install them on the same
side as before.
(b) Using snap ring pliers, install the snap ring.
2. INSTALL OIL SEAL
(a) Install the inner race (outside).
(b) Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal until it is flush
with the end surface of the steering knuckle.
SST 09608±32010
(c) Coat MP grease to the oil seal lip.
3. INSTALL AXLE HUB TO STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Install the brake dust cover to the steering knuckle with the
4 bolts.
Torque: 8 NVm (85 kgfVcm, 74 inVlbf)
SA±18± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB

(b) Using SST and a press, press the axle hub to steering
knuckle.
SST 09608±32010, 09608±35014 (09608±06040)
4. INSTALL ABS SPEED SENSOR ROTOR ON AXLE SHAFT
NOTICE: Do not scratch the serrations of the sensor ro-
tor.
5. INSTALL AXLE HUB LOCK NUT
(a) Install and torque a new axle hub lock nut.
Torque: 199 NVm (2,030 kgfVcm, 147 ftVlbf)
(b) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the lock nut.
6. INSTALL HUB GREASE CAP
Using a screwdriver and hammer, install the hub grease cap
to the steering knuckle.
FRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
(See page SA±16)
3. REMOVE HUB BOLT
Using SST, remove the hub bolt.
SST 09628±10011
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
underside of the hub bolt head touches the axle hub.
5. INSTALL FRONT BRAKE DISC AND CALIPER
(See page SA±16)
6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUBSA±19

FRONT SUSPENSION
PREPARATION
SST (SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS)
 
 
 
 
 
 
09628±62011 Ball Joint Puller 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
09710±14012 Rear Suspension Bushing Tool Set 
 
 
 
Shock absorber bushing
replacement
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(09710±00020) Pipe 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
09727±30020 Coil Spring Compressor 
 
 
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
09025±00010 Torque Wrench (30 kgfVcm) 
 
 
 
EQUIPMENT
 
 Torque wrench 
 
Corrected 6/20/01 ± MH
SA±20± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SUSPENSION

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
COMPONENTS
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SUSPENSIONSA±21

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION HINT: After installation, check ABS speed
sensor signal and front wheel alignment.
(See page BR±62 and SA±4)
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
2. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the steering
knuckle.
Torque: 118 NVm (1,200 kgfVcm, 87 ftVlbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
3. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE
HARNESS
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the speed sensor from the
steering knuckle.
Torque: 8 NVm (80 kgfVcm, 69 in.Vlbf)
(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.
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 from the body.
6. DISCONNECT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) R e m o v e t h e b o l t a n d n u t a n d d i s connect the upper
suspension arm from the subframe.
Torque: 164 NVm (1,670 kgfVcm, 121 ftVlbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nut.
(b) Support the upper suspension arm securely. SA±22
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SUSPENSION

7. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINK
Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer link.
Torque: 74 NVm (750 kgfVcm, 54 ftVlbf)
HINT: If the ball joint stud turns together with the nut, use a
hexagon wrench to hold the stud.
8. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Remove the bolt and nut and disconnect the shock absorber
from the lower suspension arm.
Torque: 143 NVm (1,460 kgfVcm, 106 ftVlbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension
torque the nut.
(b) Remove the plug from the support.
(c) Loosen the lock nut in the middle of the suspension support.
REMOVAL NOTICE: Do not remove the nut.
Torque: 29 NVm (300 kgfVcm, 22 ftVlbf)
(d) Remove the 3 nuts, spring support reinforcement and shock
absorber from the body.
Torque: 35 NVm (360 kgfVcm, 26 ftVlbf)
FRONT 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 inpact wrench. It will damage the
SST.
(b) Remove the suspension support center nut.
(c) Remove the suspension support, coil spring and spring
bumper.
2. REMOVE INSULATOR FROM SUSPENSION SUPPORT
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SUSPENSIONSA±23

FRONT 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.
FRONT 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.
SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHING
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE BUSHING
Using SST and a deep socket wrench, press out the bushing.
SST 09710±14012 (09710±00020)
2. INSTALL NEW BUSHING
Using SST and a deep socket wrench, press in a new bush-
ing.
SST 09710±14012 (09710±00020)
HINT: Do not apply grease or oil to the bushing.
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL INSULATOR TO SUSPENSION SUPPORT
HINT: Match the bolt of the suspension support with the cut±
out part of the insulator.
2. INSTALL SPRING BUMPER TO SHOCK ABSORBER SA±24
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SUSPENSION

3. INSTALL COIL SPRING TO SHOCK ABSORBER
(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 gap of the
spring seat of the shock absorber.
4. 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.
HINT: After removing the SST, again check the direction of
the suspension support.
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SUSPENSIONSA±25