2006 SUZUKI SX4 Suspension

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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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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.
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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)

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Suspension
Wheels and Tires
General Description
Tires DescriptionS6RW0D2401001
The tire is of tubeless type. The tire is designed to
operate satisfactorily with loads up to the full rated load
capacity when inflated to the recommended inflation
pressures.
Correct tire pressures and driving habits have an
important influence on tire life. Heavy cornering,
excessively rapid acceleration, and unnecessary sharp
braking increase tire wear.
Tire Placard
The “Tire Placard” is located on the left or right door lock
pillar and should be referred to tire information.
The placard lists the maximum load, tire size and cold
tire pressure where applicable.
NOTE
Whether rim size and/or maximum load are
listed or not depends on regulations of each
country.

Inflation of Tires
The pressure recommended for any model is carefully
calculated to give a satisfactory ride, stability, steering,
tread wear, tire life and resistance to bruises.
Tire pressure, with tires cold, (after vehicle has set for 3
hours or more, or driven less than one mile) should be
checked monthly or before any extended trip. Set to the
specifications on the “Tire Placard” located on the left or
right door lock pillar.
It is normal for tire pressure to increase when the tires
become hot during driving.
Do not bleed or reduce tire pressure after driving.
Bleeding reduces the “Cold Inflation Pressure”.
Higher than recommended pressure can cause:
• Hard ride
• Tire bruising or carcass damage
• Rapid tread wear at center of tire
Unequal pressure on same axle can cause:
• Uneven braking
• Steering lead
• Reduced handling
• Swerve on accelerationLower than recommended pressure can cause:
• Tire squeal on turns
• Hard Steering
• Rapid and uneven wear on the edges of the tread
• Tire rim bruises and rupture
• Tire cord breakage
• High tire temperature
• Reduced handling
• High fuel consumption
Matched Tires and Wheels (Steel Type)
Tires and wheels are match mounted at the assembly
plant.
This means that the radially stiffest part of the tire, or
“high spot”, is matched to the smallest radius or “low
spot” of the wheel.
This is done to provide the smoothest possible ride.
The “high spot” of the tire is originally marked by paint
dot (1) on the outboard sidewall. This paint dot will
eventually wash off the tire.
The “low spot” of the wheel is originally marked by paint
dot (2) on the wheel rim-flange. Properly assembled, the
wheel rims’ paint dot should be aligned with the tires’
paint dot as shown in figure.
Whenever a tire is dismounted from its wheel, it should
be remounted so that the tire and wheel are matched. If
the tire’s paint dot cannot be located, a line should be
scribed on the tire and wheel before dismounting to
assure that it is remounted in the same position.
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Front Drive Shaft Assembly On-Vehicle
Inspection
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• Check boots for breakage or deterioration.
• Check wheel side joint for rattle or smooth rotation.
• Check differential side (or center shaft side) joint for
smooth rotation.
If any abnormality is found, replace.
Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation
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Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove front wheel.
2) Undo caulking and remove drive shaft nut (1) with
brake pedal depressed.
3) Drain transaxle oil and transfer oil (4WD model).
4) Disconnect tie-rod end (1) from steering knuckle (2)
using puller (3).5) Remove brake hose mounting bolt (1) and brake
hose (2) from bracket and then detach wheel speed
sensor harness (3) from strut bracket.
6) Remove suspension control arm ball joint bolt (4)
from knuckle.
7) Disconnect front suspension control arm ball joint
stud from steering knuckle.
8) Using tire lever (1) or plastic hammer (3), pull out
drive shaft joint (2) so as to release snap ring fitting
of joint spline at differential side, at center shaft or at
transfer side.
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[A]: Left side shaft
[B]: Right side shaft of 2WD vehicle
[C]: Right side shaft of 4WD vehicle
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Dismounting
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Drain transaxle oil and transfer oil.
3) Remove drive shafts assembly referring to “Front
Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation in
Section 3A”.
4) Remove exhaust No.1, No.2 and center pipes
referring to “Exhaust Pipe and Muffler Removal and
Installation in Section 1K”.
5) Remove suspension frame, engine front mounting
member and mounting member referring to “Front
Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushing
Removal and Installation in Section 2B” and “Engine
Assembly Removal and Installation in Section 1D”.
6) Remove engine rear mounting bracket (1) and
stiffeners (2) from transfer.
7) Support transfer with transmission jack.
8) Remove transfer to transaxle bolts (1), and then
lower transfer assembly (2).Remounting
Reverse dismounting procedure for remounting of
transfer, noting the following points.
• Apply grease to left case (1) as shown in figure.
“A”: Grease 99000–25010 (SUZUKI Super Grease
A)
• Tighten engine rear mounting bracket nut to specified
torque referring to “Engine Mountings Components in
Section 1D”.
• Tighten bolts to specified torque as follows.
Tightening torque
Stiffener No.1 bolt and No.2 bolt (a): 55 N·m (5.5
kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
Transfer to transaxle bolt (b): 98 N·m (9.8 kgf-m,
71.0 lb-ft)
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Brakes
Precautions
Precautions
Precautions for BrakesS6RW0D4000001
Suspension Caution
Refer to “Suspension Caution in Section 00”.
Wheels and Tires Caution
Refer to “Wheels and Tires Caution in Section 00”.
Brake Caution
Refer to “Brake Caution in Section 00”.
General Precautions
Refer to “General Precautions in Section 00”.
Vehicle Lifting Points
Refer to “Vehicle Lifting Points in Section 0A”.
Fastener Caution
Refer to “Fastener Caution in Section 00”.
Fastener Information
Refer to “Fasteners Information in Section 0A”.
Precaution on CAN Troubleshooting
Refer to “Precaution on CAN Troubleshooting in Section 1A”.

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Rear Brake Hose / Pipe ConstructionS6RW0D4101003
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Brakes Diagnosis NoteS6RW0D4104001
Road Testing Brakes
Brakes should be tested on dry, clean, smooth and
reasonably level roadway which is not crowned. Road
test brakes by making brake applications with both light
and heavy pedal forces at various speeds to determine if
the vehicle stops evenly and effectively. Also drive
vehicle to see if it leads to one side or the other without
brake application. If it does, check the tire pressure, front
wheel alignment and front suspension attachments for
looseness. See diagnosis table for other causes.
Brake Fluid Leaks
Check the master cylinder fluid levels. While a slight
drop in reservoir level does result from normal lining
wear, an abnormally low level indicates a leak in the
system. In such a case, check the entire brake system
for leakage. If even a slight evidence of leakage is noted,
the cause should be corrected or defective parts should
be replaced.Substandard or Contaminated Brake Fluid
Improper brake fluid, mineral oil or water in the fluid may
cause the brake fluid to boil or the rubber components
(piston cups and brake hoses) in the hydraulic system to
deteriorate.
If the above fluid is included in the system, replace the
master cylinder assembly and other rubber components
(hoses). The master cylinder assembly is disassemble
parts to maintain the performance.
The system must be flushed if there is any doubt as to
the grade of fluid in the system or if fluid has been used
which contained parts that have been subjected to
contaminated fluid.
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1. To left rear brake hose 5. Left rear brake hose to left brake
2. To right rear brake hose 6. Right rear brake hose to right brake
3. Left rear brake hose : 16 N⋅m (1.6 kgf-m, 12.0 lb-ft)
4. Right rear brake hose