Removal (Supra)
- Raise and support vehicle. Ensure vehicle is supported so suspension crossmember below oil pan can be removed. Remove hood and lower engine cover. Drain engine oil.
- On A/T models, disconnect transmission oil cooler hose clamp. On all models, remove cross brace located below oil pan. Remove cylinder block-to-transmission stiffener plates, located on each side of oil pan.
- On turbo models, disconnect oil cooler hose from oil pan. On all models, disconnect brake hose brackets and clips. Loosen steering gear pinch bolt, and disconnect steering intermediate shaft from steering gear.
- Disconnect stabilizer bar links, which fit between lower control arm and stabilizer bar, from lower control arm. Support engine with hoist. Remove engine mount-to-front suspension crossmember retaining nuts.
- Remove retaining bolts, and remove Toyota Electronic Modulated Suspension (TEMS) actuator from each front shock absorber (if equipped). See Figure and Figure .
- Remove front shock absorber-to-body retaining nuts. Support suspension crossmember with floor jack. Remove bolts/nuts retaining suspension crossmember to body. Lower suspension crossmember and support with jackstands.
- Remove oil pan retaining bolts/nuts. Using Oil Pan Seal Cutter (SST 09032-00100), cut seal, and remove oil pan. DO NOT damage oil pan flange.