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9) Remove knuckle seal cover bolts, take off knuckle seal cover
(1), knuckle seal and knuckle seal retainer.
10) Remove upper and lower kingpins (2) from steering knuckle.
11) Remove knuckle with hub assembly from axle housing (for
2WD model) or draw out right and left axle shafts with
knuckle and hub assembly (for 4WD model).
12) Before removing front propeller shaft (1), give match marks
(3) on joint flange (2) and front propeller shaft as shown (for
4WD).
13) Remove front differential from front axle housing (for 4WD).
14) Remove air locking hub vacuum pipe from axle housing (1)
(for 4WD).
15) Support front axle housing by using floor jack.
16) Remove lateral rod, refer to “Lateral Rod” in this section.
17) Remove stabilizer bar, refer to “Stabilizer Bar / Bushings” in
this section.
18) Loosen mounting nuts of leading arm (1) but don’t remove
bolts. NOTE:
The removed upper and lower kingpins (2) must be kept
separated so as to prevent an error when putting them
back in their place in reassembly.
NOTE:
At this time, lower kingpin bearing sometimes falls off.
So remove bearing while pulling off knuckle gradually.
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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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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
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3) Install lower part of shock absorber (1) to right and left sides
of axle housing and tighten bolts (2) temporarily by hand.
4) Install lateral rod (1) and install bolts in proper direction as
shown.
At this time, mount bolt and nut but don’t tighten them.
5) Clean mating surfaces of axle housing (1) and differential
carrier and apply sealant to housing side.
“A” : Sealant 99000-31110
6) Install differential carrier assembly (3) to axle housing and
tighten carrier bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rear differential carrier bolts
(a) : 23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
7) Install propeller shaft (2) to joint flange aligning match marks
(1) and tighten flange bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rear propeller shaft bolts
(b) : 50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
8) Install LSPV stay to axle housing and adjust LSPV stay posi-
tion, referring to “LSPV Assembly Inspection and Adjust-
ment” in Section 5 (if equipped with LSPV).
9) Remove floor jack from axle housing.
10) Connect brake pipes and parking brake cable onto axle
housing and clamp them securely.
For clamping positions, refer to “Rear Brake Hose / Pipe”
and “Parking Brake Cable” in Section 5.
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Rear Brake
Brake drum
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and pull up parking brake lever.
2) Remove wheel.
3) Release parking brake lever.
4) Loosen parking brake cable adjusting nut (1).
1. Brake back plate 5. Shoe return spring lower 9. Shoe hold down pin
2. Brake shoe 6. Adjuster lever 10. Wheel cylinder
: Apply brake fluid to piston cap
3. Spring and rod assembly 7. Adjuster spring Tightening torque
4. Parking brake shoe lever 8. Shoe hold down spring
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Brake shoe
REMOVAL
1) Remove brake drum referring to “Brake Drum” in this sec-
tion.
2) Remove shoe return spring lower (3), spring and rod assem-
bly (4) and shoe hold down springs (2) by turning shoe hold
down pins (1).
3) Remove parking brake shoe lever (5) from brake back plate.
INSPECT
Inspect lever for free movement against brake shoe web. If
defective, correct or replace.
Inspect ratchet or thread rod part for wear, sticking and cor-
rosion.
Inspect for damage or weakening.
Inspect each part with arrow for rust. If found defective,
replace.
INSTALLATION
Assemble parts as shown in reverse order of removal.
1) Apply rubber grease to brake back plate and parking brake
shoe lever as shown in the figure. WARNING:
Use special care when installing brake shoe return
spring. Failure in its proper installation may allow it to
spring back and cause personal injury.
1. Apply rubber grease
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2) Install shoe hold down springs (2) by pushing them down in
place and turning hold down pins (1).
3) Install shoe return spring and parking brake shoe lever
spring.
4) For procedure hereafter, refer to “Brake Drum” in this sec-
tion.
Wheel Cylinder
REMOVAL
1) Remove brake drum referring to “Brake Drum” in this sec-
tion.
2) Remove brake shoe referring to “Brake Shoe” in this section.
3) Loosen brake pipe flare nut (or nuts) but only within the
extent that fluid does not leak.
4) Remove wheel cylinder mounting bolts. Disconnect brake
pipe (or pipes) from wheel cylinder and put wheel cylinder
breather plug cap (1) onto pipe to prevent fluid from spilling.
INSPECTION
Inspect wheel cylinder disassembled parts for wear, cracks, cor-
rosion or damage.
3. Shoe return spring lower
4. Spring and rod assembly
5. Adjuster lever
6. Adjuster spring
NOTE:
Clean wheel cylinder components with brake fluid.
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Tightening Torque Specifications
Required Service Material
Fastening partTightening torque
Nm kg-m lb-ft
Brake caliper carrier bolt 85 8.5 61.5
Brake caliper pin bolt 22 2.2 16.0
Front brake flexible hose bolt 23 2.3 17.0
Rear brake back plate nut 23 2.3 17.0
Master cylinder nut 13 1.3 9.5
Booster nut 13 1.3 9.5
Brake pipe 5-way 4-way joint bolt 11 1.1 8.0
Brake pipe flare nut 16 1.6 12.0
LSPV bolt/P valve bolt 25 2.5 18.0
Brake bleeder plugFront caliper 11 1.1 8.0
Rear wheel cylinder, LSPV 8 0.8 6.0
Wheel nut 95 9.5 69.0
Hose bracket bolt 11 1.1 8.0
Booster clevis nut 25 2.5 18.0
Stop light switch lock nut 6.5 0.65 4.7
Parking brake lever bolt 23 2.3 17.0
Wheel cylinder mounting bolt 9 0.9 6.5
Piston stopper bolt 10 1.0 7.5
LSPV adjust bolt 25 2.5 18.0
Material Recommended SUZUKI products Use
Brake fluid Indicated on reservoir tank cap or
described in owner’s manual of vehi-
cleTo fill master cylinder reservoir.
To clean and apply to inner parts of master
cylinder caliper and wheel cylinder when they
are disassembled.
Water tight sealant SEALING COMPOUND 366E
99000-31090To apply to mating surfaces of brake back
plate and rear wheel cylinder.
Sealant SUZUKI BOND NO. 1215
99000-31110To apply to mating surfaces of brake back
plate and rear axle housing.
To apply to mating surfaces of brake back
plate and rear wheel bearing retainer.