2006 SUZUKI SX4 engine

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Front Strut Assembly ComponentsS6RW0D2206002
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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 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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Front Strut Assembly Disassembly and
Reassembly
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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.

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L: Lower side (large dia.)
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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.
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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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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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