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R06947
Z18438
Example
Camber
Toe-in
R05675
Front
LHRH + (Longer) - (Shorter) - (Shorter)
- (Shorter) - (Shorter) + (Longer) + (Longer)+ (Longer)
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SA-9
1699 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
(d) Loosen and adjust the No.1 and/or No.2 cams.
(e) Adjust camber and toe-in by turning the No.1 and/or No.2
cams (See adjustment chart).
HINT:
Try to adjust the camber and toe-in to the center value.
(f) Torque the No.1 and/or No.2 cam nuts.
Torque: 184 N´m (1,880 kgf´cm, 136 ft´lbf)
(g) Connect the parking brake cable bracket with the bolt.
6. HOW TO READ ADJUSTMENT CHART
(a) Mark on the graph the measurements taken from vehicle.
Example (2JZ-GTE):
Camber (LH): -1°00' (-1°)
Camber (RH): -1°30' (-1.5°)
(b) Read from the graph the amounts of the front and/or rear
cam to be adjusted.
Amount to turn adjusting cam (by graduation)
LH Front cam: + (Longer) 1.1
LH Rear cam: + (Longer) 3.0
RH Front cam: - (Shorter) 1.0
RH Rear cam: + (Longer) 0.9
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SA0OU-02
R11096
SA3535SST SA-12
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
1702 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 AND DISC
(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.
(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 bearing.
4. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR FROM STEER-
ING KNUCKLE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the ABS speed sensor from
the steering knuckle.
Torque: 7.8 N´m (80 kgf´cm, 69 in.´lbf)
5. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END FROM STEERING
KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Torque: 49 N´m (500 kgf´cm, 36 ft´lbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering
knuckle.
SST 09611-12010
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R11076
SST
SST
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
SA-13
1703 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
6. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the upper side of the cotter pin and nut.
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the lower side of the clip and nut.
Torque: 125 N´m (1,270 kgf´cm, 92 ft´lbf)
(c) Using SST, remove the steering knuckle from the upper
and lower suspension arms.
SST 09628-6201 1
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SA0OW-02
R15730
SST
R01024
SST
R07351
SST SA-16
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
1706 Author: Date:
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.
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SA0OY-01
R07035
SST
R07036
SA-18
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT
1708 Author: Date:
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)
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SA0P0-01
SA3578
R00159
SA-20
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
1710 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
(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.
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R11103
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA-21
1711 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
8. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Remove the nut, washer and bolt and disconnect the
shock absorber from the lower suspension arm.
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 plug from the suspension support.
(c) Loosen the lock nut in the middle of the suspension sup-
port.
NOTICE:
Do not remove the nut.
Torque: 29 N´m (300 kgf´cm, 22 ft´lbf)
(d) Remove the 3 nuts, spring support reinforcement and
shock absorber from the body.
Torque: 35 N´m (360 kgf´cm, 26 ft´lbf)
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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.