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I thought I would share my experience with removing my front ball joints on my ‘93 T.
I have never done this before on any car so it was all new to me. I knew several methods of removing them and didn’t think it would be difficult at all. Overall it was not difficult but I [...]
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Here I am replacing a very used set of Tokico Illuminas with KYB AGX struts. The old struts were shot due to a poor choice of boots. These are just notes and pictures and not all the information you need to safely remove and replace the struts. It should help though.
New struts and boots
You may [...]
Tags: adjust, install, remove, strut, struts
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3S-GTE • Forced Induction • MK2
Here is a brief document describing how to remove (or rather how I remove) the turbocharger from the MKII MR2. The reason for removing the turbo here is because a couple of the exhaust manifold studs have come loose and are stripped. I plan on repairing them with time inserts. If you have to stock [...]
Tags: bleed, drain, engine, filter, install, removal, remove, strut
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Here’s a summary of the smaller things that you will need to do that aren’t big enough for their own page:
Fuel line
Contrary to what was previously on this page, the 16V fuel line fits fine with no modifications (both SC & NA). I mistakenly used the 20V line which needed to be extended. Sorry about [...]
Tags: adjust, air filter, belt, CEL, Clutch, ECU, engine, filter, pedal, remove, strut, swap, tensioner, transmission
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Notes and pictures on how to removal the fuel injectors from a 1991 MR2 Turbo. Start off my removing the X strut tower brace and intake tube connecting the intercooler with the throttle body. Shown is the intake pipe prior to removal (Greddy IC). Clicks pictures to enlarge.
Intake pipe removed.
Remove the throttle body pipe (Four [...]
Tags: fuel injector, install, removal, remove, strut
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Going to be replacing all the bushings with the TRD bushing set, while I have my suspension apart. I’ll try to show the removal of the various suspension pieces. Things may be a little different if you are not replacing everything like I am though.
*Procedure of pressing the bushings out with just 2/3 jaw pullers [...]
Tags: bushings, install, removal, remove, strut, struts, TRD
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Here’s a step-by-step guide to replacing the lower ball joints. The pictures below are with the strut assembly removed as I am doing the entire suspension work at the same time & had just removed the struts.
Tools Needed:
Various sockets, wrenches, & ratchet
2 or 3 jaw puller
Jack & stands
1) Loosen wheel lugnuts. Raise and support front [...]
Tags: guide, removal, remove, strut, struts
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Here’s a step-by-step guide to removing the steering knuckle, in case you need to replace your wheel bearings. The pictures below are with the strut assembly removed as I am doing the entire suspension work at the same time & had just removed the struts.
Tools Needed:
Various sockets, wrenches, & ratchet
2 or 3 jaw puller (don’t [...]
Tags: guide, install, removal, remove, steering knuckle, strut, struts
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The pics below are during my full suspension/brake system rebuild. So they will be a little different than yours since I was removing everything.
*Procedure of pressing the bushings out with just 2/3 jaw pullers courtesy of Dale Conner & Bill Merton from MR2 forum
Rear Removal
1) Here’s a pic of what the rear TRD bushing [...]
Tags: bushings, install, removal, remove, strut, struts, TRD
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All you need to upgrade your 85/86 to the bigger 87+ rotors are the rotors themselves and the caliper mounting brackets. If you want to go all out for this upgrade, you will need the dust shields from the 87+. You’ll need new brake pads too, since you are using new rotors. Any year brake [...]
Tags: Brakes, conversion, ECU, engine, remove, spring, strut, struts, swap
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Disclaimer: This documentation in no way replaces the Toyota MR2 Repair Manuals. The purpose of this content is only to provide supplementary information to fellow MR2 enthusiasts. Midship Runabout and its contributing authors will not be held responsible for any injury or damages that may occur as the result of practicing any of the methods or procedures described within this website.
