2006 SUZUKI SX4 Hub

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2) Check tooth tip of each notch for damage or wear. If
any damage or wear is found, replace parking lever.
3) Check parking brake lever for proper operation and
stroke, and adjust it if necessary.
For checking and adjusting procedures, refer to
“Parking Brake Inspection and Adjustment in Section
4D”.
Parking brake lever stroke
“a”: 4 – 9 notches (with 200 N (20 kg, 44 lbs) of pull
pressure)
Clutch Fluid InspectionS6RW0D0206019
1) Check clutch system for evidence of fluid leakage.
Repair leaky point if any.
2) Check reservoir for fluid level referring to “Clutch
Fluid Level Inspection in Section 5C”.
If fluid is lower than minimum level (1) of reservoir,
refill reservoir with specified brake fluid indicated on
reservoir cap (2).
Tires InspectionS6RW0D0206020
1) Check tires for uneven or excessive wear, or
damage. If defective, replace.
Refer to “Irregular and/or Premature Wear
Description in Section 2D” and “Wear Indicators
Description in Section 2D” for details.
2) Check inflating pressure of each tire and adjust
pressure to specification as necessary.
NOTE
• Tire inflation pressure should be checked
when tires are cool.
• Specified tire inflation pressure should be
found on tire placard or in owner’s manual
which came with the vehicle.

3) Rotate tires. For details, refer to “Tire Rotation in
Section 2D”.
Wheel Discs InspectionS6RW0D0206021
Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and cracks.
A disc in badly damaged condition must be replaced.
Wheel Bearing InspectionS6RW0D0206022
1) Check front wheel bearing for wear, damage,
abnormal noise or rattles. For details, refer to “Front
Wheel Hub, Disc, Bolt and Bearing Check in Section
2B”.
2) Check rear wheel bearing for wear, damage,
abnormal noise or rattles. For details, refer to “Rear
Wheel Disc, Bolt and Bearing Inspection in Section
2C”.
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Section 2
CONTENTS
Suspension
Precautions ................................................. 2-1
Precautions............................................................. 2-1
Precautions on Suspension .................................. 2-1
Suspension General Diagnosis.............. 2A-1
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ............ 2A-1
Suspension, Wheels and Tires Symptom
Diagnosis .......................................................... 2A-1
Specifications....................................................... 2A-3
Wheel Alignment Specifications .......................... 2A-3
Front Suspension .................................... 2B-1
General Description ............................................. 2B-1
Front Suspension Construction ........................... 2B-1
Front Wheel Alignment Construction .................. 2B-2
Repair Instructions .............................................. 2B-2
Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and
Adjustment ........................................................ 2B-2
Front Strut Assembly Components ..................... 2B-4
Front Strut Assembly Removal and
Installation ......................................................... 2B-5
Front Strut Assembly Disassembly and
Reassembly ...................................................... 2B-7
Front Strut Assembly Check ............................... 2B-8
Front Wheel Hub and Steering Knuckle
Components...................................................... 2B-9
Front Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle and
Wheel Bearing Removal and Installation .......... 2B-9
Front Wheel Hub, Disc, Bolt and Bearing
Check .............................................................. 2B-14
Suspension Control Arm / Bushing Removal
and Installation ................................................ 2B-14
Suspension Control Arm / Bushing
Disassembly and Assembly ............................ 2B-15
Suspension Control Arm / Steering Knuckle
Check .............................................................. 2B-16
Suspension Control Arm Bushing Check .......... 2B-16
Suspension Control Arm Joint Check ............... 2B-16
Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/
or Bushing Components ................................. 2B-17
Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/
or Bushing Removal and Installation .............. 2B-18
Front Suspension Frame Check ....................... 2B-20
Front Stabilizer Bar, Bushing and/or Joint
Check .............................................................. 2B-20Front Suspension Fasteners Check .................. 2B-20
Specifications .....................................................2B-21
Tightening Torque Specifications ...................... 2B-21
Special Tools and Equipment ...........................2B-22
Recommended Service Material ....................... 2B-22
Special Tool ...................................................... 2B-22
Rear Suspension ..................................... 2C-1
Repair Instructions ..............................................2C-1
Rear Suspension Components ...........................2C-1
Rear Shock Absorber Removal and
Installation .........................................................2C-2
Rear Shock Absorber Inspection ........................2C-3
Rear Shock Absorber Bush Inspection ...............2C-3
Rear Coil Spring Removal and Installation .........2C-4
Spring Upper Seat / Spring Lower Seat
Inspection ..........................................................2C-5
Rear Axle Removal and Installation ....................2C-6
Rear Axle and Coil Spring Inspection .................2C-7
Rear Axle Bush Inspection ..................................2C-7
Rear Wheel Disc, Bolt and Bearing Inspection ....2C-7
Rear Wheel Hub Assembly Removal and
Installation .........................................................2C-8
Specifications .....................................................2C-10
Tightening Torque Specifications ......................2C-10
Wheels and Tires ..................................... 2D-1
General Description .............................................2D-1
Tires Description .................................................2D-1
Wheels Description .............................................2D-2
Irregular and/or Premature Wear Description .....2D-3
Wear Indicators Description ................................2D-3
Radial Tire Waddle Description...........................2D-3
Radial Tire Lead / Pull Description ......................2D-4
Balancing Wheels Description ............................2D-4
Repair Instructions ..............................................2D-5
Wheel Discs Inspection .......................................2D-5
Wheel Balance Inspection and Adjustment.........2D-5
Tire Rotation........................................................2D-5
Wheel (with Tire) Removal and Installation.........2D-6
Tire Mounting and Dismounting ..........................2D-6
Tire Repair ..........................................................2D-6
Specifications .......................................................2D-7
Wheels and Tires Specifications .........................2D-7
Tightening Torque Specifications ........................2D-7

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Suspension
Front Suspension
General Description
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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 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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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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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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