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SA0QC-01
R07029
SST
R05881
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
SA-97
1787 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT (See page SA-51)
3. REMOVE 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 ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE HAR-
NESS
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the speed sensor from
the axle carrier.
Torque: 7.8 N´m (80 kgf´cm, 69 in.´lbf)
(b) Disconnect the speed sensor wire harness clamp from
the upper suspension arm.
5. REMOVE UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the nut from the upper suspension arm.
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 cover.
(c) Remove the nuts, washers, bolts and upper suspension
arm.
Torque: 164 N´m (1,670 kgf´cm, 121 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the bolt and nut.
If replacing the front nut, assemble the nut and E-ring to
the washer with lock protrusion before installing.
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SA0QD-01
R05864
SA-98
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
1788 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
INSPECTION
INSPECT UPPER BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
(a) As shown in the illustration flip the ball joint stud back and
forth 5 times, before installing the nut.
(b) Using torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn
every 2 - 4 seconds and take the torque reading on the
5th turn.
Turning torque:
1.0 - 3.4 N´m (10 - 35 kgf´cm, 9 - 30 in.´lbf)
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SA0QE-02
R11828
SST
R11829
SST
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
SA-99
1789 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE BUSHING
Using SST, remove the bushing.
SST 09710-26010 (09710-05070),
09710-30020 (09710-03030)
2. INSTALL NEW BUSHING
Using SST, install a new bushing.
SST 09710-26010 (09710-05050),
09710-30020 (09710-03120)
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SA0QG-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
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
SA-101
1791 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
COMPONENTS
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SA0QH-01
R07312
R07045
SST
R07038
Matchmarks SA-102
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
1792 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT (See page SA-51)
3. REMOVE 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. REMOVE STRUT ROD
Remove the 2 nuts, washer, bolts and strut rod.
Torque: 184 N´m (1,880 kgf´cm, 136 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the bolts.
5. REMOVE LOWER 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 rear axle carrier.
SST 09610-20012
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the dust boot.
(c) Remove the bolt and disconnect the parking brake cable
bracket.
Torque: 19 N´m (190 kgf´cm, 14 ft´lbf)
(d) Place matchmarks on the adjusting cam No.1 and sub-
frame.
(e) Remove the nut, washer, adjusting cam plate No.1 and
adjusting cam 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.
(f) Remove the lower suspension arm No.1.
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R06944
R07325
SST
R07039
Matchmarks
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
SA-103
1793 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
6. REMOVE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM NO.2
(a) Remove the nut, washer and bolt, then 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 nuts.
(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)
(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 rear axle carrier.
SST 09610-20012
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the ball joint bolt.
(e) Remove the nut.
(f) Place matchmarks on the adjusting cam No.2 and sub-
frame.
(g) Remove the nut, washer, adjusting cam palate No.2, ad-
justing cam No.2 and lower suspension arm No.2.
Torque: 184 N´m (1,880 kgf´cm, 136 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nut.
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SA0QI-01
R07189R07190F03292
Lower suspension arm No.1
Lower suspension arm No.2 SA-104
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
1794 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
INSPECTION
INSPECT LOWER BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDI-
TION
(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 one turn
every 2 - 4 seconds and take the torque reading on the
5th turn.
Turning torque:
Lower suspension arm No.1 and No.2:
1.0 - 3.4 N´m (10 - 35 kgf´cm, 9 - 30 in.´lbf)
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SA0QJ-01
R11830
SST
R11831
SST
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
SA-105
1795 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE BUSHING
Using SST and a deep socket wrench, remove the bushing.
SST 09506-35010
2. INSTALL NEW BUSHING
Using SST and a deep socket wrench, install a new bushing.
SST 09506-35010
HINT:
Do not apply grease or oil to the bushing.