2006 SUZUKI SX4 steering wheel

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Suspension
Front Suspension
General Description
Front Suspension ConstructionS6RW0D2201001
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1. Front strut assembly 8. Front suspension frame : 200 N⋅m (20.0 kgf-m, 145.0 lb-ft)
2. Front drive shaft 9. Suspension control arm : 23 N⋅m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
3. Steering knuckle : 140 N⋅m (14.0 kgf-m, 101.5 lb-ft) : 95 N⋅m (9.5 kgf-m, 69.0 lb-ft)
4. Front wheel hub : 150 N⋅m (15.0 kgf-m, 108.5 lb-ft) : 55 N⋅m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
5. Stabilizer joint : 50 N⋅m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.5 lb-ft) : Do not reuse.
6. Stabilizer bar : 45 N⋅m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft) F: Forward
7. Tie-rod : 60 N⋅m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lb-ft)

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Front Wheel Alignment ConstructionS6RW0D2201002
Among factors for front wheel alignment, only toe setting
can be adjusted. Camber and caster are not adjustable.
Therefore, should camber or caster be out of
specification due to the damage caused by hazardous
road conditions or collision, whether the damage is in
body or in suspension should be determined and
damaged body should be repaired or damaged
suspension should be replaced.
Preliminary Checks Prior to Adjustment Front Wheel
Alignment
Steering and vibration complaints are not always the
result of improper wheel alignment. An additional item to
be checked is the possibility of tire lead due to worn or
improperly manufactured tires. “Lead” is the vehicle
deviation from a straight path on a level road without
hand pressure on the steering wheel. Refer to “Radial
Tire Lead / Pull Description in Section 2D” in order to
determine if the vehicle has a tire lead problem. Before
making any adjustment affecting wheel alignment, the
following checks and inspections should be made to
ensure correctness of alignment readings and alignment
adjustments:• Check all tires for proper inflation pressures and
approximately the same tread wear.
• Check for loose of ball joints. Check tie-rod ends; if
excessive looseness is noted, it must be corrected
before adjusting.
• Check for run-out of wheels and tires.
• Check vehicle trim heights; if it is out of limit and a
correction is needed, it must be done before adjusting
toe.
• Check for loose of suspension control arms.
• Check for loose or missing stabilizer bar attachments.
• Consideration must be given to excess loads, such as
tool boxes. If this excess load is normally carried in
vehicle, it should remain in vehicle during alignment
checks.
• Consider condition of equipment being used to check
alignment and follow manufacturer’s instructions.
• Regardless of equipment used to check alignment,
vehicle must be placed on a level surface.
NOTE
To prevent possible incorrect reading of toe,
camber or caster, vehicle front and rear end
must be moved up and down a few times
before inspection.

Repair Instructions
Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and
Adjustment
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Toe Inspection and Adjustment
Preparation for toe inspection and adjustment.
• Place vehicle in unloaded state on level surface.
• Set steering wheel in straight state.
• Check that inflation pressure of each tire is adjusted
properly and wheel is free from deflection.
• Check that each suspension part is free from bend,
dent, wear or damage in any other form.
• Check that ground clearance at the right and left is
just about the same.Inspection
Measure toe with toe-in gauge (1).
Toe should be within following specifications.
If toe is out of the specification, adjust toe properly.
To e
IN 1.0 ± 1.0 mm (0.0394 ± 0.0394 in.)
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Adjustment
1) Loosen right and left tie-rod end lock nuts (1) first.
2) Rotate right and left tie-rods (2) by the same amount
to align toe to specification. In this adjustment, the
lengths “A” of both right and left tie-rod should be
equal.
NOTE
Before rotating tie-rods (2), apply grease
between tie-rods and rack boots so that
boots won’t be twisted.

3) After adjustment, tighten lock nuts (1) to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Tie-rod end lock nut (a): 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5
lb-ft)
NOTE
Make sure that rack boots are not twisted.

Steering Angle Check and Adjustment
When tie-rod or tie-rod end was replaced, check toe and
then also steering angle with turning radius gauge (1).
If steering angle is not correct, check whether right and
left tie-rods length “A” are equal.
NOTE
If tie-rod lengths were changed to adjust
steering angle, reinspect toe-in.

Steering angle
Inside: 36.0° ± 2°
Outside: 32.1° (Reference)
Reference Information
Side slip
When checked with side slip tester, side slip should
satisfy following specification.
Side slip
0 to IN 3.0 mm/m (0 to IN 0.118 in/3.3 ft)
If side slip is greatly difference, toe or front wheel
alignment may not be correct.
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Front Wheel Hub and Steering Knuckle ComponentsS6RW0D2206006
Front Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle and Wheel
Bearing Removal and Installation
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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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4) Drive in dust cover so that dimensions “a” and “b”
become equal as shown in the figure.
CAUTION!
When drive in dust cover, be careful not to
deform it.

5) Caulk more than 6 places with a punch.
6) Using special tool and hydraulic press, press fit
wheel hub (1) into wheel bearing (2) (Face grooved
rubber seal side to wheel hub).
Special tool
(A): 09913–75510 7) Apply grease lightly to end face of inner ring (1).
“A”: Grease 99000–25121 (SUZUKI Super
Grease H)
NOTE
Do not apply the grease to the encoder
section to avoid the encoder malfunction.

8) Install steering knuckle with wheel hub and bearing
(1) so that foreign material should not enter wheel
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2. Wheel encoder
3. Drive shaft
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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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Front Wheel Hub, Disc, Bolt and Bearing CheckS6RW0D2206008
• Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and
cracks.
A disc in badly damaged condition must be replaced.
• Check rust of installation face inside of wheel disc.
As rust affects adversely, remove it thoroughly.
• Check tightness of wheel nuts and, if necessary,
retighten them to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
• Check wear of wheel bearing. When measuring thrust
play, apply a dial gauge to wheel hub as shown in
figure.
Front wheel bearing thrust play
Limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
• Check wheel bearing noise and smooth wheel rotation
by rotating wheel.
If defective, replace bearing.
Suspension Control Arm / Bushing Removal
and Installation
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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) Remove steering knuckle with front wheel hub
referring to step 2) to 5), 7) to 11) of “Removal” under
“Front Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle and Wheel
Bearing Removal and Installation”.
3) Remove suspension control arm bolts (1).
4) Remove suspension control arm (2).
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