1997 TOYOTA SUPRA torque

SA0P9-01
R06927
SA-30
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
1720 Author
: Date
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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 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):
1.0 - 3.4 N´m (10 - 35 kgf´cm, 9 - 30 in.´lbf)

SA0PD-01
R00159
R07240
SST
R06928
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
SA-33
1723 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 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.
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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.

R06929
MatchmarksMatchmarks
R06930
SA-34
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
1724 Author
: Date
:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
(c) Before loosening the adjusting cam, place matchmarks
on the front and rear adjusting cams and sub-frame.
(d) Remove the 2 nuts, washers, adjusting cam plates and
adjusting cams and lower suspension arm.
Torque: 226 N´m (2,300 kgf´cm, 166 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nuts.
7. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET FROM
LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the 2 bolts and bracket from the lower suspension arm.
Torque: 52 N´m (530 kgf´cm, 38 ft´lbf)

SA0PE-02
R06931
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
SA-35
1725 Author
: Date
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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 torque wrench, turn the nut continuously taking 2
- 4 seconds per a turn and take the torque reading on the
5th turn.
Torque (turning):
1.0 - 3.4 N´m (10 - 35 kgf´cm, 9 - 30 in.´lbf)

SA0PH-01
R07309
R07310
Z18434
Paint Line SA-38
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT STABILIZER BAR
1728 Author
: Date
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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.

SA0PI-01
Z00340
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT STABILIZER BAR
SA-39
1729 Author
: Date
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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)

SA0PL-02
Z18437
R 1111 0
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB
SA-43
1733 Author
: Date
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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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R07312
Z09531
Matchmarks SA-44
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB
1734 Author
: Date
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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)