TOYOTA SUPRA 1997 Service Repair Manual

R05923
Dust Deflector
Backing Plate
Axle Carrier
Non-reusable partOil SealBearing
Snap Ring
Oil Seal
Axle Hub SA-42
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB
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SA0PL-02
Z18437
R 1111 0
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB
SA-43
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the rear axle
hub.
Torque: 104 N´m (1,065 kgf´cm, 77 ft´lbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
(c) Place matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.
(d) Remove the disc.
3. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVI-
ATION
(a) Using a 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 the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
(b) 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 the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
4. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
(a) Install the disc and brake caliper.
Torque: 104 N´m (1,065 kgf´cm, 77 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
(c) With applying the brakes, remove the nut.
Torque: 289 N´m (2,950 kgf´cm, 213 ft´lbf)
(d) Remove the brake caliper and disc.
5. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT (See page SA-51)
6. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE
(See page BR-60)
7. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR
Remove the bolt and disconnect the ABS speed sensor.
Torque: 7.8 N´m (80 kgf´cm, 69 in.´lbf)
8. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE
(a) Remove the 2 parking brake cable set bolts.
Torque: 8.0 N´m (80 kgf´cm, 69 in.´lbf)
(b) Remove the 2 backing plate set bolts.
Torque: 26 N´m (260 kgf´cm, 19 ft´lbf)
(c) Remove the bolt and shoe guide plate.
Torque: 18 N´m (185 kgf´cm, 13 ft´lbf)

R07043
R07312
Z09531
Matchmarks SA-44
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(d) Using a 14 mm hexagon wrench, remove the hexagon
bolt.
Torque: 180 N´m (1,825 kgf´cm, 132 ft´lbf)
(e) Slide the backing plate to the outside and disconnect the
parking brake cable.
9. REMOVE STRUT ROD
Remove the 2 bolts and nuts.
Torque: 184 N´m (1,880 kgf´cm, 136 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the bolt.
10. DISCONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM NO.1
(a) Remove the 2 bolt and disconnect the parking brake
cable clamps.
Torque: 19 N´m (190 kgf´cm, 14 ft´lbf)
(b) Place matchmarks on the adjusting cam and sub-frame.
(c) Remove the nut, washer, adjusting cam plate and adjust-
ing cam and disconnect the lower suspension arm No.1.
Torque: 184 N´m (1,880 kgf´cm, 136 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nut.
11. DISCONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM NO.2
(a) Remove the nut, washer and bolt and disconnect the
shock absorber from the lower suspension arm No.2.
Torque: 137 N´m (1,400 kgf´cm, 101 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nut.
(b) Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link from
the lower suspension arm No.2.
Torque: 74 N´m (750 kgf´cm, 54 ft´lbf)

R07042SST
R07029
SST
R05852SST
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB
SA-45
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(c) Loosen the nut.
Torque: 150 N´m (1,525 kgf´cm, 110 ft´lbf)
(d) Using SST, disconnect the lower suspension arm No.2
from the axle carrier.
SST 09610-20012
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the ball joint bolt.
(e) Remove the nut.
12. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER
(a) Remove the nut.
Torque: 108 N´m (1,100 kgf´cm, 80 ft´lbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the upper suspension arm from
the axle carrier.
SST 09628-6201 1
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the dust boot.
(c) Remove the rear axle carrier.
13. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM NO.1
(a) Remove the nut.
Torque: 59 N´m (600 kgf´cm, 43 ft´lbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the lower suspension arm No.1
from the axle carrier.
SST 09610-20012
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the dust boot.
HINT:
At the time of installation, before install the suspension arm
No.1, install the axle carrier to the vehicle.

SA0PM-01
Z06771
SST
R10675
SSTSST
Z06773
SST SST
R15740
SST SA-46
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DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE DUST DEFLECTOR
Using a screwdriver, remove the dust deflector.
2. REMOVE AXLE HUB FROM AXLE CARRIER
(a) Mount the axle carrier in a vise.
HINT:
Use a set of soft jaws in the vise to protect the axle carrier.
NOTICE:
Do not tighten the vise too tight.
(b) Using SST, remove the axle hub.
SST 09520-00031
(c) Remove the backing plate.
(d) Using SST, remove the outside inner race from the axle
hub.
SST 09608-00081, 09950-40010 (09951-04010,
09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010,
09955-04010, 09957-04010, 09958-04010)
3. REMOVE OIL SEALS
Using SST, remove the inner and outer oil seals.
SST 09308-00010
4. REMOVE BEARING
(a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
(b) Place the inner race (inside) to the bearing.
(c) Using SST and a press, remove the bearing.
SST 09950-60010 (09951-00640),
09950-70010 (09951-07150)

SA0PN-01
Z06776
SST
Z06777
SST
R15741
SST
R07191
SST
W00227
SST
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SA-47
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REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL NEW BEARING
(a) Using SST and a press, install a bearing to the axle carri-
er.
SST 09527-1701 1, 09608-32010
NOTICE:
If the inner races 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 (Outer)
(a) Place the inner race (outside).
(b) Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal until it be-
comes flush with end surface of the carrier.
SST 09608-32010
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
(c) Coat MP grease to the oil seal lip.
3. INSTALL AXLE HUB
(a) Temporarily install the backing plate with the hexagon
bolt.
(b) Place the inner race (inside).
(c) Using SST and a press, install the axle hub.
SST 09608- 32010, 09950- 60010 (09951- 00640),
09950-70010 (09951-07150)
4. INSTALL OIL SEAL (Inner)
(a) Using SST and a hammer, install a new oil seal.
SST 09223-15020
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
(b) Coat MP grease to the oil seal lip.
5. INSTALL DUST DEFLECTOR
Using SST and a press, install a new dust deflector.
SST 09950-60020 (09951-01030),
09950-70010 (09951-07150)
HINT:
Align the holes for the ABS speed sensor in the dust deflector
and carrier.

Z04024
SSTSA0PP-01
Z04025
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR WHEEL HUB BOLT
SA-49
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REAR WHEEL HUB BOLT
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the rear axle
hub.
(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 rear axle hub.
Torque: 104 N´m (1,065 kgf´cm, 77 ft´lbf)
6. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)

SA0PQ-02
W02907
Washer
Drive Shaft
Lower Suspension
Arm BraceLock Cap
Cotter Pin
Boot Clamp
Exhaust Pipe
Supprot Ring
Outboard Joint
with Drive Shaft Washer Washer
Washer
Boot Clamp Exhaust Pipe2JZ-GTE:
2JZ-GTE:
Boot Clamp Boot Clamp
Boot
Snap Ring
Inboard Joint
End Cover
Gasket
2JZ-GTE:
End CoverInboard Joint
Inboard Joint Cover
Boot Clamp
Boot Clamp
Boot
Non-reusable part SA-50
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DRIVE SHAFT
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT
COMPONENTS

SA0PR-02
Z08967
TailpipeCenter Pipe
R07037
Matchmarks
R07024
R06937
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DRIVE SHAFT
SA-51
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. DISCONNECT EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORTS
(a) Remove the 2 exhaust pipe support rings.
(b) Support the exhaust pipe securely.
(c) Remove the 2 exhaust pipe support O-rings.
3. REMOVE COTTER PIN, LOCK CAP AND LOCK NUT
(a) Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
(b) With applying the brakes, remove the nut.
Torque: 289 N´m (2,950 kgf´cm, 213 ft´lbf)
4. REMOVE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BRACE
Remove the 4 bolts and lower suspension arm brace.
Torque: 18 N´m (180 kgf´cm, 13 ft´lbf)
5. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Place matchmarks on the drive shaft and side gear shaft.
(b) 2JZ-GE:
Using 8 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 6 hexagon
bolts and 3 washers with applying the brakes.
Torque: 68 N´m (695 kgf´cm, 50 ft´lbf)
(c) 2JZ-GTE:
Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 6 hexagon
bolts and 2 washers with applying the brakes.
Torque: 83 N´m (850 kgf´cm, 61 ft´lbf)
(d) Disconnect the inboard joint from the differential side gear
shaft.
(e) Hold the inboard joint side of the drive shaft so that the
outboard joint side does not bend too much.
(f) Using a hammer, lightly tap the end of the drive shaft to
disengage the axle hub and remove the drive shaft.
NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the boots and speed sensor
rotor of the drive shaft, and oil seal of the axle hub.

At the time of installation, make sure the outboard
joint side of the drive shaft does not bend too much.

SA0PS-01
R05813
R00195
R11083Matchmarks
R00191
SST SA-52
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DRIVE SHAFT
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DISASSEMBLY
1. CHECK DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Check that operation of the joint is smooth within the slid-
ing region in the axial direction.
HINT:
If a large angle is used for the cross-groove type joint, the joint
will feel like it is catching, but this does not indicate an abnormal-
ity.
(b) Check that the boots are not cracked, damaged or leak-
ing.
(c) Check that there are no scratches on the speed sensor
rotor.
2. REMOVE END COVER
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the end cover.
(b) Use bolts, nuts and washers to keep the inboard joint to-
gether.
NOTICE:
Tighten the bolt by hand to avoid scratching the flange sur-
face.
3. REMOVE BOOT CLAMPS
Using a side cutter or pliers, remove the 4 boot clamps.
4. REMOVE INBOARD JOINT
(a) Place matchmarks on the inboard joint and drive shaft.
(b) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
(c) Using SST, an extension bar and a press, remove the in-
board joint from the drive shaft.
SST 09726-12023 (09726-01031)