YH4
GRAND
VITARA
3E
REAR SUSPENSION 3E-1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 3E- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS 3E- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnosis Table 3E- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shock Absorber Check 3E- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lower/Upper/Lateral Rod Check 3E- 3. . . . . . . .
Axle Housing and Coil Spring Check 3E- 3. . . .
Bearing Retainer & Axle Shaft Inner Oil
Seal Check 3E- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Disc, Nut & Bearing Check 3E- 4. . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 3E- 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shock Absorber 3E- 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coil Spring 3E- 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lower Rod 3E- 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upper Rod 3E- 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lateral Rod 3E-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Axle Shaft and Wheel Bearing 3E-10. . . . .
Rear Axle Shaft Inner Oil Seal 3E-15. . . . . . . . . .
Rear Axle Housing 3E-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS 3E-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS 3E-23. . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS 3E-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 3E
REAR SUSPENSION
NOTE:
All suspension fasteners are an important attaching part in that it could affect the performance of vital
parts and systems, and/or could result in major repair expense. They must be replaced with one of the
same part number or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a replace-
ment part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reas-
sembly to assure proper retention of this part.
Never attempt to heat, quench or straighten any suspension part. Replace it with a new part, or damage
to the part may result.
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