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.
