Suzuki Grand Vitara JB416 / JB420. Manual - part 148

2B-22 Front Suspension: 

14) Connect front fender lining clip (1) (if equipped with 

head light auto leveling system).

15) Install stabilizer joints (1), and tighten nuts to 

specified torque. When tightening, hold stud with 
hexagon wrench.

Tightening torque
Stabilizer joint nut (a):  60 N·m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 
lb-ft)

16) Install right side and left side front drive shaft 

assembly referring to “Front Drive Shaft Assembly 
Removal and Installation: Front in Section 3A”.

17) Install suspension control arm referring to 

“Suspension Control Arm Removal and Installation”.

18) Install engine under cover.
19) Install wheels (right & left) and lower hoist.
20) After installation, be sure to fill specified power 

steering fluid and bleed air referring to “P/S System 
Air Bleeding Procedure in Section 6C”.

21) Adjust headlight auto leveling system, refer to 

“Initialization of Auto Leveling Headlight System in 
Section 9B”.

Front Suspension Frame Check

S5JB0A2206016

Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.
If defective, replace.

Front Stabilizer Bar, Bushing and/or Joint 
Check

S5JB0A2206017

Stabilizer Bar
Inspect for damage or deformation.
If defective, replace.

Stabilizer Bushing
Inspect for damage, wear or deterioration.
If defective, replace.

1

I5JB0A220042-01

(a)

1

1

(a)

I5JB0A220055-01

I5JB0A220056-01

I5JB0A220057-01

I5JB0A220058-01

Front Suspension:  2B-23

Stabilizer Joint

1) Check for smooth rotation.
2) Check damages of ball stud.
3) Check damages of dust cover.

NOTE
Stabilizer joint (1) cannot be disassembled.

 

If there is any damage to either parts, stabilizer joint 
assembly must be replaced as a complete unit.

Front Suspension Fasteners Check

S5JB0A2206018

Check each bolt and nut fastening suspension parts for 
tightness. Tighten loose one, if any, to specified torque, 
referring to “Front Suspension Construction”.

Specifications

Tightening Torque Specifications

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NOTE
The specified tightening torque is also described in the following.
“Front Suspension Construction”
“Front Strut Assembly Components”
“Front Wheel Hub Assembly and Steering Knuckle Components”
“Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushings Components”

 

Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “Fastener Information in Section 0A”.

1

I4RH01220007-01

Fastening part

Tightening torque

Note

N

⋅m

kgf-m

lb-ft

Tie-rod end lock nut

65

6.5 

47.0

)

Strut bracket nut

135

13.5 

98.0

)

 / )

Brake hose mounting bolt

25

2.5 

18.0

)

Stabilizer joint nut

60

6.0 

43.5

)

 / )

Front wheel speed sensor harness clamp bolt

10

1.0 

7.5

)

Strut support nut

50

5.0 

36.5

)

Wheel nut

100

10.0 

72.5

)

 / ) / ) / )

Strut nut

90

9.0 

65.0

)

Wheel hub housing bolt

50

5.0 

36.5

)

Caliper carrier bolt

85

8.5 

61.5

)

Drive shaft nut

220

22.0 

159.5

)

 / )

Suspension arm ball joint nut

55

5.5 

40.0

)

Front wheel speed sensor bolt

10

1.0 

7.5

)

Tie-rod end nut

45

4.5 

32.5

)

 / )

Suspension control arm ball joint nut

55

5.5 

40.0

)

Suspension control arm nut

135

13.5 

98.0

)

Stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolt

50

5.0 

36.5

)

Suspension frame mounting bolt

135

13.5 

98.0

)

Engine front body side mounting nut

55

5.5 

40.0

)

Pipe bracket bolt

11

1.1 

8.0

)

Union gear box bolt

35

3.5 

25.5

)

2B-24 Front Suspension: 

Special Tools and Equipment

Recommended Service Material

S5JB0A2208001

Special Tool

S5JB0A2208002

Material

SUZUKI recommended product or Specification

Note

Grease

SUZUKI Super Grease A

P/No.: 99000–25010

)

09900–00411

09900–00414

Hexagon bit socket

Hexagon bit (6 mm)

)

 / )

)

 / )

09913–75821

09941–56510

Bearing installer attachment

Socket wrench (19 mm)

)

 / )

)

 / )

09943–25010

09945–55410

Spring compressor

Bushing installer

)

)

 / )

Rear Suspension:  2C-1

Suspension

Rear Suspension

General Description

Rear Suspension Construction

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4

5

(b)

(b)

A

B

A

3

8

1

2

(a)

(f)

(e)

(b)

(b)

(b)

B

6

7 

8

9

(b)

(b)

(b)

(g)

(f)

(b)

(d)

(c)

1

2

3

(b)

I5JB0A230001-04

[A]: View A

4. Control rod

9. Lower Arm

: 50 N

⋅m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.5 lb-ft)

[B]: View B

5. Trailing rod

: 105 N

⋅m (10.5 kgf-m, 76.0 lb-ft)

: 60 N

⋅m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lb-ft)

1. Rear shock absorber

6. Rear brake drum

: 135 N

⋅m (13.5 kgf-m, 98.0 lb-ft)

: 90 N

⋅m (9.0 kgf-m, 65.0 lb-ft)

2. Rear suspension knuckle

7. Rear drive shaft

: 55 N

⋅m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)

3. Rear suspension frame

8. Upper Arm

: 220 N

⋅m (22.0 kgf-m, 159.5 lb-ft)