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SA0Q4-02
R11047
Quarter Wheel House
Inner CoverInsulator
Shock
Absorber CapSuspension
Support
Spring Bumper
Coil Spring
Shock Absorber
with Coil SpringRear Shock
Absorber
Brake Caliper Stabilizer Bar
Link
Non-reusable part
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SA-89
1779 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
COMPONENTS
Page 1706 of 1807

SA0Q5-01
R11102
SA-90
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1780 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
REMOVAL
1. w/ SPORT ROOF:
REMOVE THESE PARTS:
(See page BO-38)
Rear seat cushion
Rear seatback
Tonneau cover retainer
Holder garnish and holder
Speaker grille
Quarter trim board
2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
3. REMOVE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the rear axle
carrier.
Torque: 104 N´m (1,065 kgf´cm, 77 ft´lbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
4. DISCONNECT REAR STABILIZER BAR LINK
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)
5. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
(a) Remove the nut and bolt on lower side of the shock ab-
sorber.
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 quarter wheel house inner cover.
(c) Remove the 3 nuts and the shock absorber cap.
Torque: 10 N´m (105 kgf´cm, 8 ft´lbf)
(d) Loosen the nut in the middle of the suspension support.
NOTICE:
Do not remove the nut.
Torque: 27 N´m (280 kgf´cm, 20 ft´lbf)
(e) Remove the 3 nuts and shock absorber with the coil
spring.
Torque: 26 N´m (260 kgf´cm, 19 ft´lbf)
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SA0Q6-01
R08296
SST
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SA-91
1781 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE SUSPENSION SUPPORT AND COIL
SPRING
(a) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727-30021
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
(b) Remove the suspension support nut.
(c) Remove the suspension support, coil spring and insula-
tor.
2. REMOVE SPRING BUMPER
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SA0Q7-01
R05829
SA-92
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1782 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
INSPECTION
INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER
Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and check that
there is no abnormal resistance or unusual operation sound.
If there is any abnormality, replace the shock absorber with a
new one.
NOTICE:
When discarding the shock absorber, see DISPOSAL on
page SA-93.
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SA0Q8-01
R07598
30 mm (1.18 in.)
50 mm (1.97 in.)
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SA-93
1783 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
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 discharged gas is harmless, but be careful of chips
which may fly up when drilling.
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SA0Q9-01
SA1071
R11082
SST
R11099
90° SA-94
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1784 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL SUSPENSION SUPPORT AND COIL SPRING
(a) Install the spring bumper to the suspension support.
(b) Install the insulator to the suspension support.
HINT:
Match the bolt of the suspension support with the cut-off part
of the insulator.
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 coil spring to the shock absorber.
HINT:
Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the recess of the shock
absorber 's spring seat.
(c) Install the suspension support to the rod and temporarily
tighten a new nut.
(d) Rotate the suspension support so that the rod and one of
the bolts on suspension support are aligned with the low-
er bracket.
(e) Remove the SST.
SST 09727-30021
HINT:
After removing the SST, recheck the direction of the suspension
support.
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SA0QA-01
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SA-95
1785 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA-90).
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SA-8)
Page 1712 of 1807
SA0QB-02
W02905
Bushing
Shock Absorber
Stabilizer
Bar Link
Adjusting Cam Washer
Lower Suspension
Arm No. 2
Brake
Caliper Drive ShaftABS Speed
Sensor
Lower Suspension
Arm No. 1
Bushing
Upper Suspension
Arm
Cotter Pin Lock Cap
Exhaust Pipe Support O-Ring Nut
Strut Rod Lower Suspension
Arm BraceAdjusting
Cam
Parking Brake Cable
Bushing
Exhaust Pipe Support Ring
Exhaust Pipe
Non-reusable part
SA-96
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
1786 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
REAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
COMPONENTS