Suzuki GRAND VITARA User Manual

2B-12 Front Suspension:
Installation
For installation, reverse removal procedure, noting the
following instructions.
1) Connect steering knuckle to suspension arm.
2) Install strut bracket bolts (2) and nuts (1).
3) Tighten strut bracket nuts (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Strut bracket nut (a): 135 N·m (13.5 kgf-m, 98.0
lb-ft)
4) Tighten new suspension arm ball joint nut (1) to
specified torque.
CAUTION
!
Never reuse the removed suspension arm
ball joint nut.
Tightening torque
Suspension arm ball joint nut (a): 55 N·m (5.5
kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
5) Install ABS wheel speed sensor (2) (if ABS
equipped) and tighten front wheel speed sensor bolt
(3).
Tightening torque
Front wheel speed sensor bolt (b): 10 N·m (1.0
kgf-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
6) Connect front height sensor (if equipped) to
suspension control arm for left side referring to
“Height Sensor Removal and Installation (If
Equipped): in Section 9B”.
7) 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)
8) Install front wheel hub assembly and dust cover to
steering knuckle referring to “Front Wheel Hub
Assembly Removal and Installation: ”.
9) Check front wheel alignment adjust it as necessary.
For check and adjustment procedures, refer to
“Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment:
”.
10) Adjust headlight auto leveling system, refer to
“Initialization of Auto Leveling Headlight System: in
Section 9B”.
Front Wheel Hub, Disc, Nut and Bearing Check
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• 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 (a): 100 N·m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
F: Forward
I5JB0A220025-01
2
3,(b)
1,(a)
I5JB0A220026-01
2
3,(a)
1
I5JB0A220028-01
(a)
I5JB0A220029-01

Suzuki GRAND VITARA Specifications

General

Brand	Suzuki
Model	GRAND VITARA
Category	Automobile
Language	English