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CL03Y-02
- CLUTCHTROUBLESHOOTING
CL-1
1542 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Clutch grabs/chatters
1. Engine mounting (Loosen)
2. Clutch disc (Runout is excessive)
3. Clutch disc (Oily)
4. Clutch disc (Worn out)
5. Clutch disc (Damaged torsion rubber)
6. Clutch disc (Glazed)
7. Diaphragm spring (Out of tip alignment)-
CL-15
CL-20
CL-15
CL-20
CL-15
CL-20
CL-15
CL-20
CL-15
CL-20
CL-19
CL-25
Clutch pedal spongy
1. Clutch line (Air in line)
2. Master cylinder cup (Damaged)
3. Release cylinder cup (Damaged)-
CL-5
CL-10
Clutch noisy
1. Release bearing (Worn, dirty or damaged)
2. Pilot bearing (Worn or damaged)
3. Input shaft bearing (Worn, dirty or damaged)
4. Clutch disc torsion rubber (Damaged)CL-15
CL-20
CL-15
CL-20
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CL-15
CL-20
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CL-2
- CLUTCHTROUBLESHOOTING
1543 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U) Clutch slips
1. Clutch pedal (Freeplay out of adjustment)
2. Clutch disc (Oily)
3. Clutch disc (Worn out)
4. Diaphragm spring (Damaged)
5. Pressure plate (Distortion)
6. Flywheel (Distortion)CL-3
CL-15
CL-20
CL-15
CL-20
CL-15
CL-20
CL-15
CL-20
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Clutch does not disengage
1. Clutch pedal (Freeplay out of adjustment)
2. Clutch line (Air in line)
3. Master cylinder cup (Damaged)
4. Release cylinder cup (Damaged)
5. Input shaft bearing (Worn, dirty or damaged)
6. Pilot bearing (Worn or damaged)
7. Clutch disc (Out of true)
8. Clutch disc (Runout is excessive)
9. Clutch disc (Lining broken)
10. Clutch disc (Dirty or burred)
11. Clutch disc (Oily)
12. Clutch disc (Lack of spline grease)
13. Diaphragm spring (Damaged)
14. Diaphragm spring (Out of tip alignment)
15. Pressure plate (Distortion)CL-3
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CL-5
CL-10
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CL-15
CL-20
CL-15
CL-20
CL-15
CL-20
CL-15
CL-20
CL-15
CL-20
CL-15
CL-20
CL-19
CL-25
CL-15
CL-20
CL-19
CL-25
CL-15
CL-20
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CL04B-02
Q04195
Q04196
Q04197
Q04198
- CLUTCHCLUTCH UNIT (2JZ-GTE)
CL-21
1562 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE TRANSMISSION FROM ENGINE
(See page MT-2)
HINT:
Do not drain the transmission oil.
2. REMOVE RELEASE FORK ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the release fork assembly from the left side of
clutch housing service hole.
(b) Remove the E-ring from the release fork.
(c) Remove the pin and wave washer from the release fork.
3. REMOVE CLUTCH DISC
4. REMOVE CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING HUB
(a) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
(b) Remove the release bearing hub, thrust cone spring and
plate washer.
6. REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING
(a) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
(b) Remove the release bearing, wave washer and plate
washer.
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MT06M-02
- MANUAL TRANSMISSION (V160)TROUBLESHOOTING
MT-1
1569 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Noise
1. Flywheel damper
2. Oil (Level low)
3. Oil (Wrong)
4. Gear (Worn or damaged)
5. Bearing (Worn or damaged)CL-17
CL-22
MT-3
MT-3
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Oil leakage
1. Oil (Level too high)
2. Gasket (Damaged)
3. Oil seal (Worn or damaged)
4. O-Ring (Worn or damaged)MT-3
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MT-7
MT-2
MT-7
Hard to shift or will not shift1. Synchronizer ring (Worn or damaged)
2. Shift key spring (Damaged)-
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Jumps out of gear
1. Locking ball spring (Damaged)
2. Shift fork (Worn)
3. Gear (Worn or damaged)
4. Bearing (Worn or damaged)-
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MT06O-01
Q04417
Q06365
Q09475
Filler Plug
Drain PlugOil Level
0 - 5 mm
Q04419
R06858
- MANUAL TRANSMISSION (V160)MANUAL TRANSMISSION UNIT
MT-3
1571 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL, SHIFT LEVER
BOOT RETAINER AND SHIFT AND SELECT LEVER
BOOTS NO.1 AND NO.2
(a) Remove the shift lever knob.
(b) Using a screwdriver, pry out the upper console panel.
(c) Remove the 4 bolts and boot retainer.
(d) Remove the shift and select lever boots No.1 and No.2.
2. REMOVE 4 TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SET
BOLTS
Torque: 7.8 N´m (80 kgf´cm, 69 in.´lbf)
3. RAISE VEHICLE
NOTICE:
Make sure that the vehicle is securely supported.
4. DRAIN TRANSMISSION OIL
Oil type: TOYOTA GEAR OIL V160 or ESSO ATF
DEXRON®D-21065
Capacity: 1.8 liters (1.9 US qts, 1.6 Imp. qts)
Torque: 39 N´m (400 kgf´cm, 29 ft´lbf)
5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
6. REMOVE EXHAUST FRONT PIPE AND PIPE SUP-
PORT BRACKET
(a) Remove the 2 nuts, cover, oxygen sensor and gasket.
Torque: 20 N´m (200 kgf´cm, 14 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and gasket.
Torque: 58 N´m (590 kgf´cm, 43 ft´lbf)
(c) Remove the 2 bolts and pipe support bracket from the
clutch housing.
Torque: 37 N´m (380 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
(d) Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and gasket.
Torque: 58 N´m (590 kgf´cm, 43 ft´lbf)
(e) Remove the exhaust front pipe.
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MT06Q-01
Q08612
Companion Flange
10 (100, 7)
Oil Seal
Vehicle Speed SensorAdjusting Washer
Transmission Lock Plate
Lock Nut
11 (110, 8)
O-Ring
Release Fork Support
Release Fork Support Spring Front Bearing Retainer
26 (260, 19)
Oil Seal
Non-reusable part
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
Precoated part: Specified torque
120 (1,220, 88)
- MANUAL TRANSMISSION (V160)OIL SEAL
MT-7
1575 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
OIL SEAL
COMPONENTS
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MT06R-02
Q04145
Q04146
SST
Q04147
SST
Q04148
SST
Q04149
SST MT-8
- MANUAL TRANSMISSION (V160)OIL SEAL
1576 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
REPLACEMENT
1. REPLACE TRANSMISSION REAR OIL SEAL
(a) Remove the propeller shaft.
(See page PR-2)
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the lock plate.
(c) Using SST to hold the flange, remove the lock nut.
SST 09330-00021
(d) Remove the 2 adjusting washers.
(e) Using SST, remove the companion flange.
SST 09950- 30010 (09951- 03010, 09953- 03010,
09954-03010, 09955-03030, 09956-03030)
(f) Using SST, remove the oil seal.
SST 09308-10010
(g) Using SST and a hammer, install a new oil seal.
SST 09308-14010, 09309-14040
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Q04147
SST
Q04150
SST
Q04151
ºAº
ºBº
Q04150
SST
- MANUAL TRANSMISSION (V160)OIL SEAL
MT-9
1577 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
(h) Heat the companion flange in an oven.
Companion flange temperature:
80 - 90°C (176 - 194°F)
(i) Apply gear oil to the output shaft and install the compan-
ion flange.
(j) Using SST, install the companion flange to the output
shaft.
SST 09950- 30010 (09951- 03010, 09953- 03010,
09954-03010, 09955-03030, 09956-03030)
(k) Using SST to hold the flange, temporary install and torque
the lock nut.
SST 09330-00021
Torque: 190 N´m (1,940 kgf´cm, 140 ft´lbf)
(l) Remove the lock nut.
(m) Using a caliper gauge, measure dimension ºAº and di-
mension ºBº.
(n) Calculate the required thickness of the adjusting shim.
Thickness:
(Dimension ºAº - Dimension ºBº) - (0.05 ~ 0.14 mm,
0.0020 ~ 0.0055 in.)
Adjusting shim thickness mm (in.)Adjusting shim thickness mm (in.)
1.15 - 1.20 (0.0453 - 0.0472)1.65 - 1.70 (0.0650 - 0.0669)
1.25 - 1.30 (0.0492 - 0.0512)1.85 - 1.90 (0.0729 - 0.0748)
1.45 - 1.50 (0.0571 - 0.0591)1.95 - 2.00 (0.0768 - 0.0787)
(o) Install the selected shims to the output shaft.
(p) Apply sealant to the nut threads.
Sealant:
Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE
242 or equivalent
(q) Using SST to hold the flange, reinstall and torque the lock
nut.
SST 09330-00021
Torque: 120 N´m (1,220 kgf´cm, 88 ft´lbf)