2006 SUZUKI SX4 Hub

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Installation
1) Install suspension control arm as shown but tighten
suspension control arm bolts (1) only temporarily.
CAUTION!
Use new control arm bolt.

2) Install steering knuckle with front wheel hub referring
to step 7) to 17) of “Installation” under “Front Wheel
Hub, Steering Knuckle and Wheel Bearing Removal
and Installation”.
3) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
4) Lower hoist and vehicle in unloaded condition,
tighten new control arm bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Suspension control arm bolt (a): 95 N·m (9.5
kgf-m, 69.0 lb-ft)
5) Confirm front wheel alignment referring to “Front
Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment”.
Suspension Control Arm / Bushing
Disassembly and Assembly
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Disassembly
1) Cut off bushing flange (rubber) (1) with knife.
2) Push out bushing by using hydraulic press (2) and
special tools.
Special tool
(A): 09943–76310
(B): 09913–75821
1
1
I5RW0A220020-01
(a)
I5RW0A220021-01
I4RS0B220019-01
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(A) (B)
I4RS0B220020-01

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2B-21 Front Suspension:
Specifications
Tightening Torque SpecificationsS6RW0D2207001
NOTE
The specified tightening torque is also described in the following.
“Front Suspension Construction”
“Front Strut Assembly Components”
“Front Wheel Hub and Steering Knuckle Components”
“Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushing Components”

Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “Fasteners Information in Section 0A”. Fastening partTightening torque
Note
N⋅mkgf-mlb-ft
Tie-rod end lock nut 45 4.5 32.5)
Strut bracket nut 140 14.0 101.5) / )
Brake hose mounting bolt 26 2.6 19.0)
Stabilizer joint nut 50 5.0 36.5) / )
Strut nut 50 5.0 36.5)
Wheel nut 85 8.5 61.5) / ) / ) / ) / )
Strut support lower nut 55 5.5 40.0)
Suspension arm ball joint bolt 60 6.0 43.5)
Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt 11 1.1 8.0)
Tie-rod end nut 45 4.5 32.5)
Caliper carrier bolt 85 8.5 61.5)
Drive shaft nut 200 20.0 145.0)
Suspension control arm bolt 95 9.5 69.0) / )
Stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolt Tighten 23 N⋅m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lb-ft) to
specified procedure)
Front suspension frame mounting bolt 150 15.0 108.5)

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Special Tools and Equipment
Recommended Service MaterialS6RW0D2208001
Special ToolS6RW0D2208002
Material SUZUKI recommended product or Specification Note
Grease SUZUKI Super Grease H P/No.: 99000–25121)
09913–65810 09913–75510
Crankshaft bearing puller Bearing installer
)) / ) / )
09913–75821 09913–85230
Bearing installer attachment Bearing remover tool
) / ))
09925–14520 09942–15511
Bearing and oil seal installer
(80 x 50 mm)Sliding hammer
))
09943–17912 09943–25010
Wheel hub remover Spring compressor
))
09943–37910 09943–76310
Bearing installer & remover Bush remover
)) / )
09944–78220
Bearing installer support
)

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Suspension
Rear Suspension
Repair Instructions
Rear Suspension ComponentsS6RW0D2306001
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F: Forward 7. Vehicle body 16. Rear drive shaft nut
[A]: 2WD model 8. Rear shock absorber 17. Rear wheel hub assembly
[B]: 4WD model 9. Lower washer : 73 N⋅m (7.3 kgf-m, 53.0 lb-ft)
1. Coil spring 10. Lower nut : 30 N⋅m (3.0 kgf-m, 22.0 lb-ft)
2. Spring upper seat 11. Rear axle : 175 N⋅m (17.5 kgf-m, 127.0 lb-ft)
3. Spring lower seat 12. Rear drive shaft : 90 N⋅m (9.0 kgf-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
4. Upper nut 13. Rear wheel hub mounting bolt : Do not reuse.
5. Upper washer 14. Rear axle bolt
6. Upper bush 15. Brake back plate

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Rear Axle Removal and InstallationS6RW0D2306007
CAUTION!
Do not drop brake fluid onto painted surface.
Painted surfaces will be damaged.

Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove exhaust center pipe and
muffler.
2) Disconnect rear height sensor link (if equipped) from
rear axle referring to “Height Sensor Removal and
Installation (If Equipped) in Section 9B”.
3) Remove rear wheel, rear brake drum and rear wheel
hub referring to “Removal” under “Rear Wheel Hub
Assembly Removal and Installation”.
4) Disconnect brake pipe (1) from brake flexible hoses
(2) and remove E-rings (3).
5) Remove coil springs referring to “Rear Coil Spring
Removal and Installation”.
6) Disconnect wheel speed sensor clamp (1) and
parking brake cable nuts (2) from rear axle.
7) While supporting rear axle at both ends, remove rear
axle bolts and then remove rear axle from chassis by
lowering floor jack gradually.
8) Remove brake pipes from rear axle, if necessary.Installation
CAUTION!
Never reuse rear axle bolts and rear wheel
hub mounting bolts.

1) Install brake pipes to rear axle, if removed.
2) Using floor jacks, install rear axle and new rear axle
bolts (1) and tighten bolts temporarily.
3) Install coil spring referring to “Rear Coil Spring
Removal and Installation”.
4) Install rear wheel hub and wheel speed sensor
referring to “Installation” under “Rear Wheel Hub
Assembly Removal and Installation”.
5) Connect brake flexible hoses (1) to bracket on rear
axle with E-ring (2) and tighten brake pipe flare nuts
(3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nut (a): 16 N·m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.5
lb-ft)
1 3
2
I5RW0A230013-01
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1
I5RW0A230015-01
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I5RW0A230017-01
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1
3,(a)
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Rear Wheel Hub Assembly Removal and
Installation
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CAUTION!
Do not allow brake fluid to get on painted
surfaces. Painted surface will be damaged.

Removal
1) Hoist vehicle. Then remove rear wheel and brake
drum.
2) For 4WD model, remove rear drive shaft referring to
“Rear Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation in Section 3A”.
3) Remove rear brake shoe.
4) Disconnect brake pipe flare nut (1) from wheel
cylinder (3) and put bleeder plug cap (4) onto pipe
(2) to prevent fluid from spilling.5) Disconnect wheel speed sensor (1).
6) Remove brake back plate (2) and rear wheel hub
from rear axle.
7) If necessary, remove wheel stud bolts (1) with
copper hammer or hydraulic press.
CAUTION!
Never remove bolt unless replacement is
necessary.
Be sure to use a new bolt for replacement.

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42
3
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[A]: 4WD model
[B]: 2WD model
2 [A]
1 [B]
1
I7RW01230018-01
1
I5JB0A220016-01

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Installation
1) Insert wheel stud bolt (1) in hub hole. Rotate wheel
stud bolt slowly to assure that serrations are aligned
with those made by original bolt.
2) Install brake back plate, rear wheel hub and new rear
wheel hub bolts and then tighten rear wheel hub
mounting bolts to specified torque.
CAUTION!
Use new rear wheel hub mounting bolts.

Tightening torque
Rear wheel hub mounting bolt: 73 N·m (7.3 kgf-
m, 53.0 lb-ft)
3) For 4WD model, install rear drive shaft referring to
“Rear Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation in Section 3A”.
CAUTION!
Never reuse rear drive shaft nut.

Tightening torque
Drive shaft nut (a): 175 N·m (17.5 kgf-m, 127.0
lb-ft)4) Connect wheel speed sensor and tighten wheel
speed sensor bolt (2WD model) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel speed sensor bolt : 11 N·m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.0
lb-ft)
5) Connect brake pipe (1) to wheel cylinder and tighten
brake pipe flare nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nut (a): 16 N·m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.5
lb-ft)
6) Install brake drum referring to Step 1) and 2) of
“Installation” under “Rear Brake Drum Removal and
Installation in Section 4C”.
7) Fill reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake
system. For bleeding operation, see “Air Bleeding of
Brake System in Section 4A”.
8) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
9) Upon completion of all jobs, depress brake pedal
with about 300 N (30 kg, 66 lbs) load at least 3 times
so as to obtain proper drum-to-shoe clearance.
Adjust parking brake cable. For adjustment, see
“Parking Brake Inspection and Adjustment in Section
4D”.
10) Check to ensure that brake drum is free from
dragging and proper braking is obtained.
11) Perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake).
12) Check each installed part for fluid leakage.
1
I5JB0A220017-01
1,(a)
1
I7RW01230012-01
(a)
1
I5RW0A230018-01

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Suspension: 2C-10
Specifications
Tightening Torque SpecificationsS6RW0D2307001
NOTE
The specified tightening torque is also described in the following.
“Rear Suspension Components”

Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “Fasteners Information in Section 0A”. Fastening partTightening torque
Note
N⋅mkgf-mlb-ft
Wheel nut 85 8.5 61.5) / ) / ) / ) / )
Rear shock absorber upper nut 30 3.0 22.0)
Rear shock absorber lower nut 90 9.0 65.0) / ) / )
Rear axle bolt 73 7.3 53.0) / )
Brake pipe flare nut 16 1.6 11.5) / )
Rear wheel hub mounting bolt 73 7.3 53.0)
Drive shaft nut 175 17.5 127.0)
Wheel speed sensor bolt 11 1.1 8.0)