1997 TOYOTA SUPRA steering

R15729
SST
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
SA-15
1705 Author
: Date
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1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
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 09950-60010 (09951-00560)

SA0OW-02
R15730
SST
R01024
SST
R07351
SST SA-16
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
1706 Author
: Date
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1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL BEARING TO STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Using SST and a press, install a new bearing.
SST 09950-60020 (09951-00720)
NOTICE:
If the inner race and balls come loose from the bearing out-
er 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, install a new oil seal until it be-
comes 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: 8.0 N´m (85 kgf´cm, 74 in.´lbf)
(b) Using SST and a press, install the axle hub to steering
knuckle.
SST 09608-32010, 09608-06041
4. INSTALL ABS SPEED SENSOR ROTOR ON AXLE
SHAFT
NOTICE:
Do not scratch the serrations of the sensor rotor.
5. INSTALL AXLE HUB LOCK NUT
(a) Install and torque a new axle hub lock nut.
Torque: 199 N´m (2,030 kgf´cm, 147 ft´lbf)
(b) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the lock nut.
6. INSTALL HUB GREASE CAP
Using a screwdriver and hammer, install the grease cap to the
steering knuckle.

SA0OY-01
R07035
SST
R07036
SA-18
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT
1708 Author
: Date
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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)

SA0P0-01
SA3578
R00159
SA-20
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
1710 Author
: Date
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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.

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.
SST 09628-6201 1
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.

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.
SST 09628-6201 1
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.

SS0DD-04
SS-50
- SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
207 Author
: Date
:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
SUSPENSION AND AXLE
SERVICE DATA
Cold tire inflation
2JZ-GE Front
Rear225/50R16 92V 230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2, 33 psi)
245/45R16 94V 230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2, 33 psi)Cold tire inflation
pressure2JZ-GTE Front
Rear235/45ZR17 230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2, 33 psi)
255/40ZR17 230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2, 33 psi)
Vehicle height
2JZ-GE Front*1
Rear*2225/50R16 92V 186 mm (7.32 in.)
245/45R16 94V 246 mm (9.68 in.)
2JZ-GTE Front*1
Rear*2235/45ZR17188 mm (7.40 in.)
255/40ZR17254 mm (10.00 in.)
Camber 2JZ-GE
2JZ-GTE
Left-right error-0°20' ± 45' (-0.33° ± 0.75°)
-0°30' ± 45' (-0.5° ± 0.75°)
30' (0.5°) or less
Front wheel
Caster 2JZ-GE
2JZ-GTE
Left-right error3°20' ± 45' (3.33° ± 0.75°)
3°30' ± 45' (3.5° ± 0.75°)
30' (0.5°) or less
Front wheel
alignmentSteering axis inclination 2JZ-GE
2JZ-GTE9°35' ± 45' (9.58° ± 0.75°)
9°45' ± 45' (9.75° ± 0.75°)
Toe-in (Total)
Rack end length left-right error0° ± 12' (0° ± 0.2°)
0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 in.)
1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
Wheel angle
2JZ-GEInside wheel
Outside wheel
35°00' (33°00' - 36°00')
35° (33° - 36°)
30°45'
(30.75°)
2JZ-GTEInside wheel
Outside wheel 34°55' (33°55' - 36°55')
34.92° (32.92° - 35.92°)
30°35'
(30.58°)
Rear wheel
li t
Camber 2JZ-GE
2JZ-GTE
Left - right error-1°35' ± 45' (-1.58° ± 0.75°)
-1°30' ± 45' (-1.5° ± 0.75°)
30' (0.5°) or less
alignmentToe-in (Total)0°18' ± 12' (0.3° ± 0.2°)
3 ± 2 mm (0.12 ± 0.08 in.)
*1: Front measuring point
Measure from the ground to the center of the lower suspension arm front mounting bolt.
*
2: Rear measuring point
Measure from the ground to the center of the lower suspension arm No.2 mounting bolt.

SS0DE-02
- SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
SS-57
214 Author
: Date
:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
Front
Hub nut1031,05076
Lower suspension arm x Suspension crossmember2262,300166
Lower suspension arm bracket stay Bolt
Nut44
59450
60032
43
Tie rod end lock nut5657041
Axle hub lock nut1992,030147
Upper suspension arm x Sub-frame1641,670121
Lower suspension arm x Shock absorber bracket5253038
Tie rod end x Steering knuckle4950036
Steering knuckle x Upper suspension arm1031,05076
Steering knuckle x Lower suspension arm1251,27092
Brake caliper x Steering knuckle11 81,20087
ABS speed sensor x Steering knuckle7.88069 in.´lbf
Upper suspension arm x ABS speed sensor wire harness clamp5.45548 in.´lbf
Front shock absorber x Body3536026
Front shock absorber x Lower suspension arm1431,460106
Front shock absorber x Suspension support2930022
Stabilizer bar link x Shock absorber bracket7475054
Stabilizer bar link x Stabilizer bar7475054
Stabilizer bar bracket x Body1818013
Steering knuckle x Brake dust cover8.08574 in.´lbf