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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
“H”
I2RH01210001-01
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Front Strut Assembly ComponentsS6RW0D2206002
1
2 3 4 5 7
6 8 910 11
121314
15
(a)
(b)
(c)
(a)
I7RW01220003-03
1. Front strut 6. Coil spring upper seat 11. Strut nut : 50 N⋅m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
2. Coil spring 7. Strut bearing 12. Strut bracket bolt
: Insert from vehicle front side.:55 N⋅m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
3. Bump stopper 8. Strut support 13. Strut bracket nut : 140 N⋅m (14.0 kgf-m, 101.5 lb-ft)
4. Strut dust cover 9. Strut support lower nut 14. Stabilizer joint nut : Do not reuse.
5. Coil spring seat 10. Rebound stopper 15. Stabilizer joint
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Front Strut Assembly Disassembly and
Reassembly
S6RW0D2206004
Disassembly
1) Attach special tool (A) to coil spring as shown. Turn
special tool bolts alternately until coil spring tension
is released. Rotate the strut around its axis to
confirm that the coil spring is released or not.
Special tool
(A): 09943–25010
2) While keeping coil spring compressed with special
tools, remove strut support lower nut with hexagon
wrench as shown figure.
3) Disassemble front strut assembly.Reassembly
For assembly, reverse disassembly procedure, noting
the following instructions.
1) Compress coil spring with special tool (A) until total
length becomes about 280 mm (11.0 in.) as shown.
Length
“a”: 280 mm (11.0 in.)
2) Install compressed coil spring to strut, and place coil
spring end (2) onto spring lower seat (1) as shown.
NOTE
End of coil spring must not interfere with
step of spring lower seat.
(A)
I5RW0A220007-01
I5RW0A220008-01
U: Upper side (small dia.)
L: Lower side (large dia.)
“a”
UL
I5RW0A220009-01
I4RS0A220011-01
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3) Install bump stopper and strut dust cover onto strut
rod. For installing direction, refer to the figure in
“Front Strut Assembly Components”.
4) Pull strut rod as far up as possible and use care not
to allow it to retract into strut.
5) Install spring seat on coil spring and then spring
upper seat (1) aligning “OUT” mark (3) on spring
upper seat and center of strut bracket (2).
6) Install bearing (3), strut support (2) and strut support
lower nut (1) in this sequence.
Tighten strut support lower nut (1) to specified
torque.
When tightening strut support lower nut, hold stud
with hexagon wrench.
Tightening torque
Strut support lower nut (a): 55 N·m (5.5 kgf-m,
40.0 lb-ft)Front Strut Assembly CheckS6RW0D2206005
• Inspect strut for oil leakage, damage or deformation.
If defect is found, replace strut as an assembly unit,
because it can not be disassembled.
• Inspect strut function referring to the following
procedures:
1) Check and adjust tire pressures as specified.
2) Bounce vehicle body up and down 3 or 4 times
continuously by pushing front end of the vehicle side
body to check strut.
Also, note how many times vehicle body rebounds to
stop after force application.
3) Repeat the same procedure to the other strut to
confirm that the both side struts equally respond.
If conditions of struts are in doubt, compare them with
known-good vehicle or strut.
• Inspect bearing for wear, abnormal noise or gripping.
If defective, replace.
• Inspect coil spring seat for cracks or deformation.
If defective, replace.
• Inspect bump stopper for deterioration.
If defective, replace.
• Inspect rebound stopper and strut mount for wear,
cracks or deformation.
If defective, replace.
I4RS0A220012-01
3
2
1,(a)
I5RW0A220010-02
I4RS0A220014-01
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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
I6RW0D230001-01
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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3) Remove floor jack from rear axle.
4) Install rear wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
5) Lower hoist and bounce vehicle up and down
several times to stabilize suspension.
6) Tighten nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rear shock absorber upper nut (a): 30 N·m (3.0
kgf-m, 22.0 lb-ft)
Rear shock absorber lower nut (b): 90 N·m (9.0
kgf-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
7) Install access hole cover (1) in quarter inner trim (2).Rear Shock Absorber InspectionS6RW0D2306003
• Inspect for deformation or damage.
• Inspect bushings for wear or damage.
• Inspect for evidence of oil leakage.
Replace any defective parts.
WARNING!
When handling rear shock absorber (1) in
which high-pressure gas is sealed, make
sure to observe the following precautions.
• Don’t disassemble it.
• Don’t put it into the fire.
• Don’t store it where it gets hot.
• Before disposing it, be sure to drill a hole
(approximately 3 mm (0.12 in.) diameter)
(2) in it where indicated by arrow in the
figure and let gas and oil out.
Be sure to wear eye shield since the gas
itself is harmless but the absorber drill
hole debris maybe blown out.
Rear Shock Absorber Bush InspectionS6RW0D2306004
Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage. Replace any
defective parts.
(a)
(b)I5RW0A230006-01
2
1
I5RW0A230002-02
I5RW0A230007-01
I4RS0A230008-01
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Rear Coil Spring Removal and InstallationS6RW0D2306005
CAUTION!
Removal and Installation both coil springs
(right and left) at the same time to avoid rear
axle twisting and other damage.
Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheels.
2) Dismount rear differential (4WD model) referring to
“Rear Differential Dismounting and Remounting in
Section 3B”.
3) Remove rear fender lining (1) and then loosen rear
axle bolt (2) a little.
CAUTION!
Do not reuse rear axle bolt. Otherwise, bolt
may loosen.
4) Support both ends of rear axle (1) by using two floor
jacks (2).5) Detach each lower end (2) of shock absorbers (1)
(right and left) from rear axle.
6) Lower rear axle gradually as far down as the coil
spring can be removed.
CAUTION!
Be careful not to lower rear axle down too
much.
It may cause damage to brake flexible hose,
wheel speed sensor lead wire and parking
brake cable.
7) Remove coil spring (3).
8) Remove spring upper seat (1) from vehicle body and
lower seat (2) from rear axle.
2
1
I5RW0A230008-01
1
2
2
I5RW0A230009-01
1
2
3
I5RW0A230010-01
1
2
I5RW0A230011-01