Suzuki Grand Vitara JB416 / JB420 / JB419. Manual - part 218

2B-16 Front Suspension: 

15) Support suspension frame at the specified positions 

(1) indicated in figure.

WARNING

!

 

When removing suspension frame, be sure to 
apply some supporting equipment under it at 
well-balanced position as shown in the figure 
section so as to prevent from its drop.

 

16) Remove engine front body side mounting nuts (1).
17) Remove suspension frame mounting bolts (2), and 

then lower suspension frame (3) with stabilizer bar, 
P/S gear box assembly and front differential 
assembly (if equipped).

18) Remove P/S gear box assembly (1) and front 

differential assembly (2) (if equipped) referring to “P/
S Gear Case Assembly Removal and Installation in 
Section 6C” and “Front Differential Dismounting and 
Remounting: Front in Section 3B”.

19) Remove stabilizer bar (1) and bushing (2) from 

suspension frame (3).

Installation

1) When installing stabilizer, loosely assemble all 

components while insuring that stabilizer is centered, 
side-to-side.

2) Install stabilizer bar (1), stabilizer bushing (2) and 

stabilizer mounting bracket (3) to suspension frame.

NOTE

• For correct installation of stabilizer bar, 

side-to-side, be sure that stopper ring (5) 
on stabilizer bar aligns with stabilizer 
bushing, both right and left, as shown in 
figure.

• Install stabilizer bushing so that a cut (6) 

becomes forward.

 

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Front Suspension:  2B-17

3) Tighten stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolts (4) to 

specified torque.

Tightening torque
Stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolt (a):  50 N·m (
5.0 kgf-m, 36.5 lb-ft)

4) Install P/S gear box assembly (1) and front 

differential assembly (2) (if equipped) referring to “P/
S Gear Case Assembly Removal and Installation in 
Section 6C” and “Front Differential Dismounting and 
Remounting: Front in Section 3B”.

5) Install suspension frame.

WARNING

!

 

When installing suspension frame, be sure to 
apply some supporting equipment under it at 
well-balanced position as shown in the figure 
section so as to prevent from its drop.

 

CAUTION

!

 

Lug (2) in suspension frame (1) must be 
mated to the corresponding hole in body. 
And also engine front body side mounting 
bolts (3) must be mated to the corresponding 
holes (4) in suspension frame.

 

F: Forward

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2B-18 Front Suspension: 

6) Tighten suspension frame mounting bolts (1) and 

engine front body side mounting nuts (2) to specified 
torque.

CAUTION

!

 

If suspension frame mounting bolt is reused, 
apply engine oil to thread, bearing and trunk 
surface.

 

Tightening torque
Suspension frame mounting bolt (a):  135 N·m (
13.5 kgf-m, 98.0 lb-ft)
Engine front body side mounting nut (b):  55 N·m 
(5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)

7) Remove chain hoist from engine and the rope (1) 

from the radiator (2).

8) Install hood referring to “Hood Removal and 

Installation in Section 9J”.

9) Install front propeller shaft (if equipped) referring to 

“Propeller Shaft Removal and Installation in Section 
3D”.

10) Install P/S oil line referring to the figure in “P/S Hose 

/ Pipe Components in Section 6C”.

11) Connect steering lower shaft to pinion shaft referring 

to “Steering Lower Shaft Assembly Removal and 
Installation in Section 6B”.

12) 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)

13) Install right side and left side front drive shaft 

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

14) Install suspension control arm referring to 

“Suspension Control Arm Removal and Installation”.

15) Install engine under cover.
16) Install wheels (right & left) and lower hoist.
17) Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Wheel nut:  100 N·m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 lb-ft)

18) Fill front differential oil (4WD model) referring to 

“Front Differential Oil Change: Front in Section 3B”.

19) After installation, be sure to fill specified power 

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

20) Adjust auto leveling headlight system (if equipped), 

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

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Front Suspension:  2B-19

Front Suspension Frame Check

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

Front Stabilizer Bar, Bushing and/or Joint 
Check

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

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

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

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

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