Suzuki Grand Vitara JB416 / JB420 / JB419. Manual - part 222

2C-11 Rear Suspension: 

2) Tighten parking cable hanger bolt (1) to specified 

torque.

Tightening torque
Parking cable hanger bolt (a):  10 N·m (1.0 kgf-
m, 7.5 lb-ft)

3) Lower jack and remove floor jack from lower arm.
4) Install rear wheels and lower hoist.
5) Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.

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

6) Tighten control rod mount nut and control rod outer 

bolt to specified torque with vehicle weight on 
suspension.

CAUTION

!

 

• It is the most desirable to have vehicle off 

hoist and in non-loaded condition when 
tightening them.

• Tighten control rod washer with match 

marks aligned.

 

Tightening torque
Control rod mount nut:  135 N·m (13.5 kgf-m, 
98.0 lb-ft)
Control rod outer bolt:  135 N·m (13.5 kgf-m, 98.0 
lb-ft)

7) Check rear toe and camber adjust it as necessary. 

For check and adjustment procedures, refer to “Rear 
Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment”.

Control Rod / Bushing Disassembly and 
Assembly

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Disassembly

1) Push out control rod bushing by using hydraulic 

press (1) and special tool.

Special tool
(A):  09913–84510

Assembly

1) Press-fit control rod bushing (1) by using press (2) 

and special tool.

CAUTION

!

 

Be sure to use new bushing.

 

Special tool
(A):  09913–85210

1,(a)

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(A)

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Rear Suspension:  2C-12

2) Press-fit bushing so that dimensions “A” and “B” in 

figure become equal.

Control Rod Check

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• Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.
• Inspect bushing for wear and breakage.
If any faulty condition is found, replace.

Trailing Rod Removal and Installation

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Removal

1) Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheels.
2) Support lower arm with jack.
3) Remove air suction pipe bolts (1) for 5door model 

only.

4) Remove trailing rod front bolt (1) and trailing rod rear 

bolt (2) and then trailing rod (3).

5) Remove trailing rod mount bracket bolt (1) and then 

trailing rod mount bracket (2).

Installation

1) Install trailing rod mount bracket and then tighten 

trailing rod mount bracket bolt to specified torque.

CAUTION

!

 

• Tighten the bolts in order of bolt (1), (2) 

and (3).

• Do not reuse removed trailing rod mount 

bracket bolt.

 

Tightening torque
Trailing rod mount bracket bolt (a):  105 N·m (
10.5 kgf-m, 76.0 lb-ft)

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2C-13 Rear Suspension: 

2) Install trailing rod (4).

a) Install trailing rod and insert trailing rod front bolt 

(1) from the body inside.

b) Insert trailing rod rear bolt (2).
c) Tighten trailing rod rear bolt (2) and trailing rod 

mount nut (3) temporarily by hand.

CAUTION

!

 

If trailing rod mount nut and rear bolt are 
reused, apply engine oil to thread, bearing 
and trunk surface.

 

3) Tighten air suction pipe bolts (1) to specified torque 

for 5door model only.

4) Remove floor jack from lower arm.
5) Install rear wheels and lower hoist.
6) Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.

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

7) Tighten trailing rod mount nut and trailing rod rear 

bolt to specified torque with vehicle weight on 
suspension.

CAUTION

!

 

It is the most desirable to have vehicle off 
hoist and in non-loaded condition when 
tightening them.

 

Tightening torque
Trailing rod mount nut:  135 N·m (13.5 kgf-m, 
98.0 lb-ft)
Trailing rod rear bolt:  135 N·m (13.5 kgf-m, 98.0 
lb-ft)

8) Check rear toe and camber adjust it as necessary. 

For check and adjustment procedures, refer to “Rear 
Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment”.

Trailing Rod / Bushing Disassembly and 
Assembly

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Disassembly

1) Push out trailing rod bushing by using hydraulic 

press (1) and special tool.

CAUTION

!

 

Remove bushing following the direction 
shown in figure since diameter “b” is bigger 
than diameter “a”.

 

Special tool
(A):  09945–56510

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Rear Suspension:  2C-14

Assembly

1) Press-fit trailing rod bushing (2) by using press (1) 

and special tool.

CAUTION

!

 

• Be sure to use new bushing.
• Install bushing following the direction 

shown in figure since diameter “b” is 
bigger than diameter “a”.

 

Special tool
(A):  09945–56510

2) Press-fit bushing (1) so that dimensions “A” and “B” 

in figure become equal.

Trailing Rod Check

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• Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.
• Inspect bushing for wear and breakage.
If any faulty condition is found, replace.

Lower Arm Removal and Installation

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Removal

1) Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheels.
2) Put match marks (1) on lower arm washer (2) and on 

suspension frame (3) to install the bolts correctly in 
position.

3) Loosen lower arm mount nut (4).

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