1996 TOYOTA TERCEL suspension

SA11D-02
R11755
SA-28
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
DISPOSAL
1. FULLY EXTEND SHOCK ABSORBER ROD
2. DRILL HOLE TO REMOVE GAS FROM CYLINDER
Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder, as shown to remove
the gas inside.
CAUTION:
The gas coming out is harmless, but be careful of chips
which may fly up when drilling.

SA1WA-01
W03399
SST
W03400
MP Grease
SST
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA-29
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL LOWER INSULATOR ONTO SHOCK AB-
SORBER
2. INSTALL COIL SPRING AND SUSPENSION SUPPORT
(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 spring bumper to the piston rod.
(c) 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 shock absorber.
(d) Install the spring seat with the upper insulator.
(e) Install the dust seal and suspension support.
(f) Using SST, to hold the spring seat, install a new nut.
SST 09729-22031
Torque: 47 N´m (475 kgf´cm, 39 ft´lbf)
(g) Remove the SST.
(h) Pack the suspension support with MP grease.
(i) Install the cap.

SA11F-02
SA-30
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA-25).
HINT:
After installation, check front wheel alignment (See page SA-2).

SA11G-04
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
SA-31
847 Author
: Date
:
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
COMPONENTS

SA11H-04
R11688
Z14904
SA-32
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. DISCONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FROM
LOWER BALL JOINT
Remove the 2 nuts and bolt.
Torque: 80 N´m (820 kgf´cm, 59 ft´lbf)
3. REMOVE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the 3 bolts, lower suspension arm.
Torque:
A: 142 N´m (1,450 kgf´cm, 105 ft´lbf)
B: 74 N´m (750 kgf´cm, 55 ft´lbf)
HINT:
After stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolts.

SA11I-02
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
SA-33
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA-32).
HINT:
After installation, check front wheel alignment (See page SA-4).

SA11J-05
SA-34
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
850 Author
: Date
:
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
COMPONENTS

SA11K-01
SA3121
SST
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
SA-35
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
(See page SA-10)
2. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT
(a) Remove the clip and nut.
Torque: 98 N´m (1,000 kgf´cm, 72 ft´lbf)
(b) Using SST, remove the lower ball joint.
SST 09628-6201 1