{"model":"mk3","model_name":"MK3 Supra","vehicle":"Toyota Supra A70 (1986.5–1992, 7M-GE / 7M-GTE)","document":"Repair Manual","section":"FA","section_name":"Front Axle & Suspension","page":19,"pages_in_section":42,"title":"Front Axle & Suspension","section_header":"Front Axle and Suspension — Front Shock Absorber","ocr_text":"FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSION — Front Shock Absorber                    FA-19\n\n(c) Check that control rod in the piston rod can be turned\n    easily with a needle nose pliers.\nStarting torque:   (for reference)\nLess than 200 g-cm (0.17 in.-lb, 0.02 N-m)\n\nWith the control positioned as shown in the illustration, check that there is a difference in damping at\neach position.\n\n60°        60°\nSoft    Firm    Medium\n\n4.  DISCARD SHOCK ABSORBER\n\nBefore discarding the shock absorber, drill a hole 2 — 3\nmm (0.079 — 0.118 in.) in diameter at location as\nshown in the figure to release the gas inside.\nCAUTION:\n• When drilling, chips may fly out, so work carefully.\n• The gas is colorless, odorless and non-poisonous.\n\nINSTALLATION OF SHOCK ABSORBER\n(See page FA-17)\n\n1.  INSTALL SPRING BUMPER, DUST COVER, COIL SPRING\n    AND SUSPENSION SUPPORT\n\n(a) Using SST, compress the coil spring.\n    SST 09727-22032 or 09727-30020\n\n(b) Install the spring bumper and dust cover to the suspension support.\n\n(c) Align the coil spring end with the lower seat hollow\n    and install the coil spring.\n\n(d) Align the suspension support with the piston rod and\n    install it.\n\n(e) Align the suspension support with the shock absorber lower bracket as shown.\n\n(f) Temporarily install a new nut to the piston rod.\n\nSST\n\nSuspension Support\n\nOutside\n\nLower Bracket","image":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/images/mk3/FA/FA_019.png","url":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/mk3/tsrm/FA/19","prev":{"page":18,"url":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/mk3/tsrm/FA/18","api":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/18"},"next":{"page":20,"url":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/mk3/tsrm/FA/20","api":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/20"},"section_url":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/mk3/tsrm/FA","section_api_pages":["https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/1","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/2","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/3","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/4","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/5","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/6","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/7","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/8","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/9","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/10","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/11","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/12","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/13","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/14","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/15","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/16","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/17","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/18","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/19","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/20","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/21","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/22","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/23","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/24","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/25","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/26","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/27","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/28","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/29","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/30","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/31","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/32","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/33","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/34","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/35","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/36","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/37","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/38","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/39","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/40","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/41","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk3/tsrm/FA/42"],"note":"OCR transcript of a scanned Toyota factory manual page; verify critical values (torque specs, part numbers) against the image."}