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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
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R05923
Dust Deflector
Backing Plate
Axle Carrier
Non-reusable partOil SealBearing
Snap Ring
Oil Seal
Axle Hub SA-42
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB
1732 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
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SA0PL-02
Z18437
R 1111 0
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB
SA-43
1733 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
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)
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R07043
R07312
Z09531
Matchmarks SA-44
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB
1734 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
(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)
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R07042SST
R07029
SST
R05852SST
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB
SA-45
1735 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
(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.