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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
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6F1
6F2
6G
1A
6K
7A
7A1
7B1
3E
8A
8B
8A
8B
8C
8D
8E
9
10
10A
10B
SECTION 3E
REAR SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
General Description ....................................... 3E-2
Diagnosis ........................................................ 3E-3
Diagnosis Table ........................................... 3E-3
Rear Shock Absorber Check ........................ 3E-3
Trailing Arm, Lateral Rod, Axle Housing
and Coil Spring Check ................................. 3E-3
Trailing Arm and Lateral Rod Bush Check ... 3E-3
Rear Suspension Fasteners ......................... 3E-4
Bearing Retainer and Axle Shaft Oil Seal
Check ........................................................... 3E-4
Bump Stopper and Spring Rubber Seat
Check ........................................................... 3E-4
Wheel Disc, Nut and Bearing Check ............ 3E-4On-Vehicle Service ........................................ 3E-5
Rear Shock Absorber................................... 3E-5
Coil Spring ................................................... 3E-6
Bump Stopper .............................................. 3E-9
Lateral Rod .................................................. 3E-9
Trailing Arm / Bushing................................ 3E-10
Rear Axle Shaft and Wheel Bearing .......... 3E-12
Rear Axle Shaft Inner Oil Seal ................... 3E-17
Rear Axle Housing ..................................... 3E-18
Tightening Torque Specifications .............. 3E-22
Required Service Materials ......................... 3E-22
Special Tools ................................................ 3E-23
WARNING:
When hoisting vehicle, be sure to select the lifting point suitable for the service work referring to Sec-
tion 0A.
NOTE:
All suspension fasteners are an important attaching part in that it could affect the performance of
vital parts and systems, and/or could result in major repair expense. They must be replaced with
one of the same part number or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not
use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as speci-
fied during reassembly to assure proper retention of this part.
Never attempt to heat, quench or straighten any suspension part. Replace it with a new part, or
damage to the part may result.
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Rear Suspension Fasteners
Check each bolt and nut fastening suspension parts for tightness.
Tighten loose one, if any, to specified torque, referring to “Tighten-
ing Torque Specifications” of this section.
Bearing Retainer and Axle Shaft Oil Seal
Check
When brake drum has been removed, check inside of brake
drum for gear oil leakage.
Also, check backside of brake back plate for oil leakage.If oil
leakage is found, replace defective oil seal.
Whenever it is possible to check oil seal during disassembly,
check its lip for wear.
If oil leakage or worn lip is found, replace defective oil seal.
Bump Stopper and Spring Rubber Seat Check
Inspect for wear and breakage. If found defective, replace.
Wheel Disc, Nut and Bearing Check
Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and cracks. A
disc in badly damaged condition must be replaced.
Check wheel hub nuts for tightness and, as necessary,
retighten to specification.
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts
(a) : 95 N·m (9.5 kg-m, 69.0 lb-ft)
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3) Remove upper mounting bolt (2).
4) Remove lower mounting bolt (3).
5) Remove shock absorber (1).
INSTALLATION
1) Install shock absorber (1), refer to figure for proper installing
direction of bush and washer (2).
Tighten bolts (3) temporarily by hand.
2) Remove floor jack.
3) Lower hoist.
4) Tighten shock absorber bolts (3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Shock absorber upper and lower bolts
(a) : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
Coil Spring
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Support rear axle housing (1) by using floor jack (2).
3) Remove brake flexible hose E-ring (2).
NOTE:
Tighten lower bolt with vehicle off hoist and in non-
loaded condition.
1. Brake flexible hose
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INSTALLATION
1) Install spring rubber seat (1).
2) Install coil spring (2) on spring seat (1) of axle housing and
then raise axle housing.
3) Install shock absorber lower mounting bolt.
Tighten bolt temporarily by hand.
4) Install brake flexible hose E-ring.
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 and tighten absorber lower bolt (2) to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Shock absorber lower bolt
(a) : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft) NOTE:
Before installing spring rubber seat (1), apply soap water
on it.
NOTE:
Upper and lower diameters of coil spring (2) are differ-
ent.
Bring larger diameter end at bottom and set its open
end in place on spring seat (1).
When seating coil spring (2), mate spring end with
stepped part (3) of rear axle spring seat (1) as shown.
A : Upper side (small dia.)
B : Lower side (large dia.)
NOTE:
For tightening of lower bolt (2), refer to NOTE given under
“Shock Absorber” in this section.
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Bump Stopper
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Remove wheel.
3) Remove bump stopper (1) by using special tool.
Special tool
(A) : 09941-66010
INSTALLATION
1) Tighten bump stopper (1) to specified torque by using spe-
cial tool.
Special tool
(A) : 09941-66010
Tightening torque
Bump stopper
(a) : 50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
2) 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)
3) Lower hoist.
Lateral Rod
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Remove lateral rod mounting bolt (2) and nut (3).
3) Remove lateral rod (1).
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INSTALLATION
1) Install lateral rod to vehicle body and rear axle housing.
Tighten bolt and nut temporarily by hand.
2) Lower hoist and with vehicle in non-loaded condition, tighten
lateral rod 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)
Trailing Arm / Bushing
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Support rear axle housing (1) by using floor jack (2).
3) Disconnect parking brake cable clamp (1) from trailing arm.
4) Disconnect wheel speed sensor harness clamps (2) from
trailing arm (if equipped with ABS).
5) Remove trailing arm mounting bolts.
6) Remove trailing arm (1).