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MA01D-01
- MAINTENANCEOUTSIDE VEHICLE
MA-1
38 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
OUTSIDE VEHICLE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
These are maintenance and inspection items which are considered to be the owner's responsibility.
They can be done by the owner or they can have them done at a service shop.
These items include those which should be checked on a daily basis, those which, in most cases, do not
require (special) tools and those which are considered to be reasonable for the owner to do.
Items and procedures for general maintenance are as follows.
1. GENERAL NOTES
Maintenance items may vary from country to country. Check the owner's manual supplement in which
the maintenance schedule is shown.
Every service item in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performed.
Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in the periodic main-
tenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time interval (months).
Maintenance service after the last period should be performed at the same interval as before unless
otherwise noted.
Failure to do even one item an cause the engine to run poorly and increase exhaust emissions.
2. TIRES
(a) Check the pressure with a gauge. If necessary, adjust.
(b) Check for cuts, damage, uneven or excessive wear.
3. WHEEL NUTS
When checking the tires, check the nuts for looseness or for missing nuts. If necessary, tighten them.
4. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Check for wear or cracks whenever they do not wipe clean. If necessary, replace.
5. FLUID LEAKS
(a) Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other fluid.
(b) If you smell gasoline fumes or notice any leak, have the cause found and corrected.
6. DOORS AND ENGINE HOOD
(a) Check that all doors and the tailgate operate smoothly, and that all latches lock securely.
(b) Check that the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood from opening when the primary latch
is released.
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SR13W-01
R09732
W00625
PPS Solenoid
Connector SR-8
- STEERINGSTEERING WHEEL
1892 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
STEERING WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY
With the vehicle stopped and tires pointed straight ahead, rock
the steering wheel gently back and forth with light finger pres-
sure.
Freeplay should not exceed the maximum.
Maximum freeplay: 30 mm (1.18 in.)
2. CHECK STEERING EFFORT
(a) Center the steering wheel.
(b) Remove the steering wheel pad.
(See page SR-1 1)
(c) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(d) Measure the steering effort in both directions.
Reference (Maximum): 6.9 N´m (70 kgf´cm, 61 in.´lbf)
If steering effort is excessive, repair the power steering unit.
HINT:
Be sure to consider the tire type, pressure and contact surface
before making your diagnosis.
(e) Disconnect the PPS solenoid connector.
(f) Measure the steering effort in both directions and check
that the steering effort exceeds the reference value in (d),
and that the power assist is operating.
If steering effort is not heavier than (d), check the solenoid.
(g) Connect the connector.
(h) Torque the steering wheel set nut.
Torque: 35 N´m (360 kgf´cm, 26 ft´lbf)
(i) Install the steering wheel pad.
(See page SR-21)
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R03031
SA0OQ-01
R07928
R11096
SA-2
- SUSPENSION AND AXLETIRE AND WHEEL
1692 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
TIRE AND WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIRE
(a) Check the tires for wear and for the proper inflation pres-
sure.
Cold tire inflation pressure:
2JZ-GE
Tire sizeFront
kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
Rear
kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
225/50R16 92V230 (2.3, 33)-
245/45R16 94V-230 (2.3, 33)
2JZ-GTE
Tire sizeFront
kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
Rear
kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
235/45ZR17230 (2.3, 33)-
255/40ZR17-230 (2.3, 33)
(b) Check the tire runout.
Tire runout: 1.4 mm (0.055 in.) or less
2. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
(a) Check and adjust the Off-the-car balance.
(b) If necessary, check and adjust the On-the-car balance.
Imbalance after adjustment: 5.0 g (0.011 lb) or less
3. CHECK WHEEL BEARING LOOSENESS
(a) Check the axle bearing backlash.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
(b) Check the axle hub deviation.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
4. CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION FOR LOOSENESS
5. CHECK STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS
6. CHECK BALL JOINT FOR LOOSENESS
7. CHECK SHOCK ABSORBER WORKS PROPERLY
Check for oil leak.
Check mounting bushings for wear.
Check front and rear of the vehicle for bounce.
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SS0DD-04
SS-50
- SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
207 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
SUSPENSION AND AXLE
SERVICE DATA
Cold tire inflation
2JZ-GE Front
Rear225/50R16 92V 230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2, 33 psi)
245/45R16 94V 230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2, 33 psi)Cold tire inflation
pressure2JZ-GTE Front
Rear235/45ZR17 230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2, 33 psi)
255/40ZR17 230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2, 33 psi)
Vehicle height
2JZ-GE Front*1
Rear*2225/50R16 92V 186 mm (7.32 in.)
245/45R16 94V 246 mm (9.68 in.)
2JZ-GTE Front*1
Rear*2235/45ZR17188 mm (7.40 in.)
255/40ZR17254 mm (10.00 in.)
Camber 2JZ-GE
2JZ-GTE
Left-right error-0°20' ± 45' (-0.33° ± 0.75°)
-0°30' ± 45' (-0.5° ± 0.75°)
30' (0.5°) or less
Front wheel
Caster 2JZ-GE
2JZ-GTE
Left-right error3°20' ± 45' (3.33° ± 0.75°)
3°30' ± 45' (3.5° ± 0.75°)
30' (0.5°) or less
Front wheel
alignmentSteering axis inclination 2JZ-GE
2JZ-GTE9°35' ± 45' (9.58° ± 0.75°)
9°45' ± 45' (9.75° ± 0.75°)
Toe-in (Total)
Rack end length left-right error0° ± 12' (0° ± 0.2°)
0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 in.)
1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
Wheel angle
2JZ-GEInside wheel
Outside wheel
35°00' (33°00' - 36°00')
35° (33° - 36°)
30°45'
(30.75°)
2JZ-GTEInside wheel
Outside wheel 34°55' (33°55' - 36°55')
34.92° (32.92° - 35.92°)
30°35'
(30.58°)
Rear wheel
li t
Camber 2JZ-GE
2JZ-GTE
Left - right error-1°35' ± 45' (-1.58° ± 0.75°)
-1°30' ± 45' (-1.5° ± 0.75°)
30' (0.5°) or less
alignmentToe-in (Total)0°18' ± 12' (0.3° ± 0.2°)
3 ± 2 mm (0.12 ± 0.08 in.)
*1: Front measuring point
Measure from the ground to the center of the lower suspension arm front mounting bolt.
*
2: Rear measuring point
Measure from the ground to the center of the lower suspension arm No.2 mounting bolt.