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6) Check steering shaft joints and shaft for any damages such
as crack, breakage, malfunction or excessive play.
If anything is found faulty, replace as lower joint assembly or
column assembly.
7) Check steering shaft for smooth rotation.
If found defective, replace as column assembly.
8) Check steering shaft and column for bend, cracks or defor-
mation.
If found defective, replace.
Tightening Torque Specifications
Required Service Material
Special Tool
Fastening partTightening torque
Nm kg-m lb-ft
Driver air bag (inflator) module bolts 9 0.9 6.5
Steering shaft nut 33 3.3 23.5
Steering column mounting bolts and nuts 14 1.4 10.5
Steering shaft joint bolts 25 2.5 18.0
Material Recommended SUZUKI product Use
Water tight sealant SEALING COMPOUND 366E
(99000-31090)To apply to steering column seal.
Lithium grease SUZUKI GREASE CE-T
(99000-25290)Contact plate
09944-36011
Steering wheel remover
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Front Shock Absorber
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Support front axle housing by using floor jack to prevent it
from lowering, refer to “When Using Floor Jack” under “Vehi-
cle Lifting Points” in Section 0A.
3) Remove shock absorber lower mounting bolt (6).
4) Remove shock absorber upper mounting lock nut (2) and
absorber nut (3). Then remove shock absorber (1).
INSTALLATION
Install removed parts in reverse order of removal proceeded, not-
ing the followings.
As shown in figure, install washer (4) and bush (5) first and
after tightening absorber nut (3) tighten lock nut (2) to speci-
fied torque.
Tightening torque
Shock absorber lock nut
(a) : 29 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21.0 lb-ft)
Install absorber lower mounting bolt (6) in proper direction as
shown in the figure and tighten it with no load applied to axle
housing.
Tightening torque
Shock absorber lower nut
(b) : 90 N·m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
Confirm front end (wheel) alignment referring to “Preliminary
Checks Prior to Adjusting Front Alignment” in Section 3A.
Coil Spring
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Disconnect stabilizer ball joint from axle housing.
3) Remove brake caliper carrier bolts and suspend caliper.
W: Wheel side
7. Lower mounting nut
CAUTION:
During removal, be careful not to damage brake flexible
hose and wheel speed sensor harness (vehicle with ABS)
and not to depress brake pedal.
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5) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts
(a) : 95 N·m (9.5 kg-m, 69.0 lb-ft)
6) Lower hoist.
7) Confirm front end (wheel) alignment, referring to “Prelimi-
nary Checks Prior to Adjusting Front Alignment” in Section
3A.
Bump Stopper and Spring Upper Seat
REMOVAL
1) Remove coil spring, refer to “Coil Spring” in this section.
2) Remove bump stopper and spring upper seat.
INSTALLATION
1) Install bump stopper (1) and spring upper seat (2).
2) Install coil spring, refer to “Coil Spring” in this section.
Wheel Hub / Bearing / Oil Seal
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Remove brake caliper carrier bolts and suspend caliper (1).
3) Remove ABS wheel sensor (if equipped with ABS).
NOTE:
Before installing bump stopper (1), apply soap water on
it.
CAUTION:
During removal, be careful not to damage brake flexible
hose and not to depress brake pedal.
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c) Install front axle shaft circlip (1) and apply thin coat of
grease to spline part of axle shaft.
“A” : Grease 99000-25010
d) Clean mating surface of air locking hub and wheel hub.
Install air locking hub assembly to wheel hub and tighten
bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Air locking hub bolts
(a) : 48 N·m (4.8 kg-m, 35.0 lb-ft)
12) Install ABS wheel sensor (if equipped with ABS).
13) Install brake disc and caliper assembly.
Tighten carrier bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake caliper carrier bolts
(a) : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
14) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts
(a) : 95 N·m (9.5 kg-m, 69.0 lb-ft)
15) Lower hoist.
16) For 4WD model:
Check air locking hub for air leakage, refer to “4WD System
Check” in this section. NOTE:
When installing circlip (1) to front axle shaft, utilize screw
hole in axle shaft to pull it out and bring large diameter
(2) of circlip at right as shown.
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8) Press-fit spindle bushing (2) to wheel spindle (1) by using
special tool.
Set cut part (4) of spindle bushing (2) as shown in figure
(opposite side of the groove (3) of wheel spindle).
Special tool
(A) : 09922-55131
9) Press-fit spindle oil seal (1) until it becomes flush with wheel
spindle (2) surface by using special tool, and then apply
grease to its lip.
Special tool
(A) : 09944-66020
10) Apply grease to spindle oil seal lip.
“A” : Grease 99000-25010
11) Apply grease to spindle bushing inside surface and flange
(2).
“A” : Grease 99000-25010
12) Install wheel spindle to knuckle, coat their mating surface
with sealant.
“B” : Sealant 99000-31110 or 99000-31090
13) Install wheel spindle (1) and disc dust cover (2) to steering
knuckle. Tighten wheel spindle bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel spindle bolts
(a) : 50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
CAUTION:
As this hole is a part of the passage of the vacuum that
activates the air locking hub, if it is clogged with grease,
the air locking hub cannot be locked or unlocked.
Therefore, be careful not to apply too much grease to
avoid clogging the vacuum passage.
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9) Install right and left axle shafts to axle housing (for 4WD).
Install knuckle to axle housing (for 2WD).
10) Install kingpins (2) and knuckle seal cover (1) to steering
knuckle (R&L), refer to “Steering Knuckle / Wheel Spindle” in
this section.
11) Install right and left brake disc and caliper assembly.
Tighten carrier bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake caliper carrier bolts
(a) : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
12) Connect spindle vacuum hoses to wheel spindle (for 4WD),
while aligning the match mark.
13) Install ABS wheel sensor to steering knuckle (if equipped
with ABS).
14) Install tie rod ends and drag rod end to knuckle arm (1)
(R&L). Tighten new nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie rod end nuts and drag rod end nut (Knuckle side)
(a) : 43 N·m (4.3 kg-m, 31.5 lb-ft)
15) Install wheels and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts
: 95 N·m (9.5 kg-m, 69.0 lb-ft)
16) Lower hoist.NOTE:
Place knuckle seal and retainer in axle housing before
installing axle shaft (knuckle), using care for installation
direction of knuckle seal.
NOTE:
To prevent ball stud from being rotated while tightening
tie rod end nut, tighten Nut (M12 x 1.25) to about 20 N·m
(2.0 kg-m, 14.5 Ib-ft) and remove it. Then tighten new nut
to specified torque.
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17) Tighten lateral rod (1) mounting bolt and nut to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Lateral rod bolt and nut
(a) : 90 N·m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
18) Tighten right and left shock absorber lower mounting nuts
and leading arm mounting nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Shock absorber lower nuts and leading arm nuts
(a) : 90 N·m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
19) Refill front axle (differential) housing with new specified gear
oil. Refer to “Maintenance Service” in Section 7E for refill.
20) Confirm front end (wheel) alignment referring to “Preliminary
Checks Prior to Adjusting Front Alignment” in Section 3A. NOTE:
When tightening bolt and nut, be sure that vehicle is off
hoist and in non loaded condition.
NOTE:
When tightening these nuts, be sure that vehicle is off
hoist and in non loaded condition.
1. Shock absorber
2. Leading arm
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Tightening Torque Specifications
Required Service Material
Fastening partTightening torque
Nm kg-m lb-ft
Stabilizer mount bracket bolt 20 2.0 14.5
Stabilizer ball joint nut 50 5.0 36.5
Shock absorber lock nut 29 2.9 21.0
Shock absorber lower nut 90 9.0 65.0
Brake caliper carrier bolt 85 8.5 61.5
Wheel bearing lock nut 220 22.0 160.0
Wheel bearing lock washer screw 1.5 0.15 1.0
Air locking hub bolt 48 4.8 35.0
Wheel spindle bolt 50 5.0 36.5
Kingpin bolt 25 2.5 18.0
Knuckle seal cover bolt 10 1.0 7.5
Tie-rod end nut
43 4.3 31.5
Drag-rod end nut (Knuckle side)
Lateral rod bolt and nut
90 9.0 65.0
Leading arm nut
Front differential carrier bolt 23 2.3 17.0
Front propeller shaft flange bolt 50 5.0 36.5
Wheel nut 95 9.5 69.0
Vacuum pipe clamp bolt 5.5 0.55 4.0
MaterialRecommended SUZUKI product
(Part Number)Use
Lithium grease SUZUKI SUPER GREASE (A)
(99000-25010)Knuckle seal / axle shaft oil seal
Recess of wheel spindles
Wheel hub oil seal
Wheel bearing
Spindle thrust washer
Spindle bush (inside and flange
part)
Spindle oil seal
SUZUKI SUPER GREASE (C)
(99000-25030)Kingpin bearing
Axle shaft joint (for 4WD)
Sealant SUZUKI BOND NO. 1215
(99000-31110)Mating surfaces of wheel spindle
and knuckle
Mating surface of differential carrier
and axle housing
Sealing compound SUZUKI SEALING COMPOUND
366E
(99000-31090)Mating surface of wheel spindle and
knuckle
Kingpin
Mating surfaces of hub cap and
wheel hub