2006 SUZUKI SX4 wheel bolts

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Suspension
Suspension General Diagnosis
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Suspension, Wheels and Tires Symptom DiagnosisS6RW0D2104001
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Vehicle pulls (Leads)Mismatched or uneven tiresReplace tires.
Tires not adequately inflatedAdjust tire pressure.
Broken or sagging coil springsReplace coil springs.
Radial tire lateral forceReplace tire.
Disturbed wheel alignmentCheck and adjust wheel alignment.
Brake dragging in one road wheelRepair brake.
Loose, bent or broken front or rear
suspension partsTighten or replace related suspension parts.
Abnormal or excessive
tire wearSagging or broken coil springReplace coil spring.
Tire out of balanceAdjust balance or replace tire.
Disturbed wheel alignmentCheck and adjust wheel alignment.
Faulty strut (shock absorber)Replace strut (shock absorber).
Hard drivingReplace tires.
Overloaded vehicleReplace tires.
Not rotated tiresReplace or rotate tires.
Worn or loose wheel bearingReplace wheel bearing.
Wobbly wheel or tireReplace wheel or tire.
Tires not adequately inflatedAdjust tire pressure.
Front suspension frame and/or
suspension control arm are transformedCheck and replace.
Wheel trampBlister or bump on tireReplace tire.
Improper strut (shock absorber) actionReplace strut (shock absorber).
Shimmy, shake or
vibrationTire or wheel out of balanceBalance wheel or replace tire and/or wheel.
Loosen wheel bearingsReplace wheel bearings.
Worn tie-rod endsReplace tie-rod ends.
Worn lower ball jointsReplace suspension control arm.
Excessive wheel runoutRepair or replace wheel and/or tire.
Blister or bump on tireReplace tire.
Excessively loaded radial runout of tire /
wheel assemblyReplace tire or wheel.
Disturbed wheel alignmentCheck and adjust wheel alignment.
Loose or worn steering linkageTighten or replace steering linkage.
Abnormal noise, front endWorn, sticky or loose tie-rod ends, lower
ball joints, tie-rod inside ball joints or
drive shaft jointsReplace tie-rod end, suspension arm, tie-rod
or drive shaft joint.
Damaged struts or mountingsRepair or replace struts or mountings.
Worn suspension arm bushingsReplace suspension arm bushings.
Loose stabilizer barTighten bolts or nuts and/or replace bushes.
Loose wheel boltsTighten wheel bolts.
Loose suspension bolts or nutsTighten suspension bolts or nuts.
Broken or damaged wheel bearingsReplace wheel bearings.
Broken suspension springsReplace suspension springs.
Worn strut bearingsReplace strut bearing.
Malfunction of Power Steering SystemCheck and correct malfunction.
Low or uneven trim height
NOTE
See NOTE *1.

Broken or sagging coil springsReplace coil springs.
Over loadedCheck loading.
Incorrect coil springsReplace coil spring.
Tires not adequately inflatedAdjust tire pressure.
Ride too softFaulty strut (shock absorber)Replace strut (shock absorber).
Suspension bottomsOverloadedCheck loading.
Faulty strut (shock absorber)Replace strut (shock absorber).
Incorrect, broken or sagging coil springsReplace coil spring.

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NOTE
*1: Right-to-left trim height (“H”) difference should be within 15 mm (0.6 in.) with curb weight. (same
with rear side.)

Body leans or sways in
cornersLoose stabilizer barTighten stabilizer bar bolts or nuts, or replace
bushes.
Faulty strut (shock absorber) or
mountingReplace strut (shock absorber) or tighten
mounting.
Broken or sagging coil springsReplace coil springs.
OverloadedCheck loading.
Cupped tiresFront struts defectiveReplace struts.
Worn wheel bearingsReplace wheel bearings.
Excessive tire or wheel run-outReplace tire and/or wheel.
Worn ball jointsReplace suspension control arm.
Tire out of balanceAdjust tire balance. Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
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Front Strut Assembly Removal and InstallationS6RW0D2206003
CAUTION!
When rebound stopper and strut assembly
were removed, check strut support lower nut
for specified torque before installing strut
assembly.

Removal
1) Remove hood rear seal (1), and then remove cowl
top garnish (2) from vehicle.
NOTE
When servicing component parts of strut
assembly, beforehand loosen strut nut a little
before removing strut assembly. This will
make service work easier. Note that the nut
must not be removed at this point.

2) Hoist vehicle, allowing front suspension to hang free.
3) Remove wheel and disconnect stabilizer joint (1)
from strut bracket.
When loosening joint nut, hold stud with hexagon
wrench (2).4) Remove brake hose mounting bolt (1). Remove
brake hose (2) from bracket and wheel speed sensor
harness (3) from strut bracket as shown in figure.
5) Remove strut bracket bolts and nuts (4).
6) Remove strut nut (1), and remove rebound stopper
(2).
NOTE
Hold strut by hand so that it will not fall off.

7) Remove strut assembly.
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Installation
Install strut assembly by reversing removal procedure,
noting the following instructions.
• Insert bolts in such direction as shown in figure.
• Tighten all fasteners to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Strut bracket nut (a): 140 N·m (14.0 kgf-m, 101.5
lb-ft)
Brake hose mounting bolt (c): 26 N·m (2.6 kgf-m,
19.0 lb-ft)
Stabilizer joint nut (d): 50 N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.5 lb-
ft)
CAUTION!
Never reuse the removed strut bracket nut.

• Lower hoist and vehicle in unloaded condition, tighten
strut nut (b) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Strut nut (b): 50 N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
NOTE
Don’t twist brake hose and wheel speed
sensor harness when installing them.

• Tighten wheel nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
• After installation, confirm front wheel alignment.
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(c)
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Front Wheel Hub and Steering Knuckle ComponentsS6RW0D2206006
Front Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle and Wheel
Bearing Removal and Installation
S6RW0D2206007
CAUTION!
When removal and installing steering
knuckle assembly, be careful not to damage
dust boots of control arm joint by drive shaft
dust cover and brake dust cover.

Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Uncaulk drive shaft nut (1).
3) Depress foot brake pedal and hold it. Remove drive
shaft nut (1).4) Remove caliper carrier bolts and then caliper (1) with
carrier.
NOTE
Hang removed caliper with a wire hook or the
like (3) so as to prevent brake hose (4) from
bending, twisting or tension.
Do not depress brake pedal during caliper
removal.
Don’t operate brake pedal with caliper
removed.

5) Pull brake disc (2) off by using two 8 mm bolts.
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1. Front wheel hub 4. Steering knuckle 7. Dust cover
2. Circlip 5. Drive shaft nut
: Calk, after tightening.: 200 N⋅m (20.0 kgf-m, 145.0 lb-ft)
3. Wheel bearing
: Face grooved rubber seal side to wheel hub.6. Hub bolt : Do not reuse.
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6) Pull out wheel hub (1) with special tools.
Special tool
(A): 09943–17912
(B): 09942–15511
CAUTION!
When wheel hub is removed, replace wheel
bearing with new one.

7) Disconnect tie-rod end (1) from steering knuckle (2)
with puller (3).
8) Remove wheel speed sensor (1) from knuckle.9) Loosen strut bracket nuts (1).
10) Remove ball joint bolt (4) and washer (3).
11) Remove strut bracket bolts (5) from strut bracket and
then steering knuckle (2).
12) Uncaulk and remove dust cover (1).
13) Remove circlip from knuckle.
14) Using hydraulic press (1) and special tool, remove
wheel bearing.
Special tool
(A): 09913–75510
(B): 09943–37910
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F: Vehicle front
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15) Remove wheel bearing outside inner race (1).
Special tool
(A): 09913–65810
(B): 09913–85230
16) Remove hub 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.

Installation
For installation, reverse removal procedure, noting the
following instructions.
1) Face grooved rubber seal side (1) of new wheel
bearing (2) upward as shown in figure and press-fit it
into knuckle (3) using special tool.
Special tool
(A): 09913–75510
(B): 09944–78220
(C): 09925–14520
CAUTION!
Never reuse wheel bearing.

2) Install circlip (1).
3) Insert new hub bolt (1) in hub hole. Rotate hub bolt
slowly to assure that serrations are aligned with
those made by original bolt.
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4. Encoder
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9) Install ball joint bolt (1), washer (2), strut bracket
bolts (4) and new nuts (3) from the direction shown
in figure.
10) Tighten suspension arm ball joint bolt (2) to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Suspension arm ball joint bolt (a): 60 N·m (6.0
kgf-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
11) Tighten new strut bracket nuts (3) to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Strut bracket nut (b): 140 N·m (14.0 kgf-m, 101.5
lb-ft)
CAUTION!
Never reuse the removed strut bracket nut.

12) Install wheel speed sensor (1).
Tightening torque
Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt (a): 11 N·m (
1.1 kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft)13) Connect tie-rod end (1) to steering knuckle (2),
tighten new nut (3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie-rod end nut (a): 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
14) Install brake disk (2) and brake caliper (3).
15) Tighten caliper carrier bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Caliper carrier bolt: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
16) Depress foot brake pedal and hold it there.
Tighten new drive shaft nut (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Drive shaft nut (a): 200 N·m (20.0 kgf-m, 145.0
lb-ft)
CAUTION!
Never reuse drive shaft nut (1).

17) Caulk drive shaft nut (1) as shown.
CAUTION!
Be careful not to damage the drive shaft nut
while caulking it. If it is damaged, replace it
with new one.

18) Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
19) Confirm front wheel alignment referring to “Front
Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment”.
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