Suzuki Grand Vitara JB416 / JB420 / JB419. Manual - part 226

2C-27 Rear Suspension: 

5) Support lower arm with jack.
6) Loosen control rod outer bolt, trailing rod rear bolt 

and lower arm outer bolt referring to the figure in 
“Rod and Arm Components”.

7) Disconnect upper arm joint from rear suspension 

knuckle (1) with puller (2) and remove rear 
suspension knuckle.

NOTE
Do not remove upper arm joint nut (3) to 
avoid the rear suspension knuckle fall off.

 

Installation

1) Connect upper arm joint (2) to rear suspension 

knuckle (1).

2) Tighten new upper arm joint nut (3) to specified 

torque.

CAUTION

!

 

Do not reuse removed upper arm joint nut.

 

Tightening torque
Upper arm joint nut (a):  55 N·m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 
lb-ft)

3) Install lower arm, trailing rod and control rod to rear 

suspension knuckle referring to the figure in “Rod 
and Arm Components” and tighten bolts temporarily 
by hand.

CAUTION

!

 

If reuse lower arm outer bolt, trailing rod rear 
bolt and control rod outer bolt, apply engine 
oil to thread, bearing and trunk surface.

 

4) Remove floor jack from lower arm.
5) Install rear brake hose bracket (1) and then tighten 

rear brake hose bracket bolt (2) to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Rear brake hose bracket bolt (a):  11 N·m (1.1 
kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft)

6) Install wheel speed sensor (1) and then tighten 

wheel speed sensor bolt (2) to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Wheel speed sensor bolt (a):  11 N·m (1.1 kgf-m, 
8.0 lb-ft)

2

1

3

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2

1

3,(a)

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2,(a)

1

I5JB0A230074-01

1

2,(a)

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Rear Suspension:  2C-28

7) Install rear wheel hub assembly referring to “Rear 

Wheel Hub Assembly Removal and Installation”.

8) Fill reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake 

system. Refer to “Air Bleeding of Brake System in 
Section 4A”.

9) Upon completion of all jobs, depress brake pedal 

with about 30 kg (66 lbs) load a few times so as to 
obtain proper drum-to-shoe clearance. Adjust 
parking brake cable. Refer to “Parking Brake Check 
and Adjustment in Section 4D”.

10) Install rear wheels.

11) Check to ensure that brake drum is free from 

dragging and proper braking is obtained.

12) Lower hoist and tighten rear wheel bolts to specified 

torque.

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

13) Bounce vehicle up and down to stabilize suspension.
14) Tighten each bolts to specified torque with vehicle 

weight on suspension.

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

 

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

15) Perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake).
16) Check each installed part for fluid leakage.
17) Check rear toe and camber adjust it as necessary. 

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

Rear Suspension Knuckle Check

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• Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.
• Inspect bushing for damage, wear or breakage. If any 

faulty condition is found, replace rear suspension 
knuckle assembly.

Rear 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 the figure in “Rear Suspension Construction”.

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2C-29 Rear Suspension: 

Specifications

Tightening Torque Specifications

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NOTE
The specified tightening torque is also described in the following.
“Rear Suspension Construction: ”
“Rear Shock Absorber and Rear Coil Spring Components: ”
“Rod and Arm Components: ”
“Rear Suspension Frame Components: ”
“Rear Wheel Hub Assembly and Rear Suspension Knuckle Components: ”

 

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

Fastening part

Tightening torque

Note

N

⋅m

kgf-m

lb-ft

Control rod mount nut

135

13.5 

98.0

)

 / ) / )

Lower arm mount nut

135

13.5 

98.0

)

 / ) / ) / )

Shock absorber upper bolt

60

6.0 

43.5

)

Shock absorber lower bolt

90

9.0 

65.0

)

 / ) / ) / )

Wheel nut

100

10.0 72.5

)

 / ) / ) / ) / ) / ) / 

)

 / ) / ) / )

Bump stopper

50

5.0 

36.5

)

Lower arm outer bolt

135

13.5 

98.0

)

 / ) / ) / )

Parking cable hanger bolt

10

1.0 

7.5

)

Control rod outer bolt

135

13.5 

98.0

)

 / ) / )

Trailing rod mount bracket bolt

105

10.5 

76.0

)

Trailing rod mount nut

135

13.5 98.0

)

 / )

Trailing rod rear bolt

135

13.5 98.0

)

 / ) / )

Wheel speed sensor clamp bolt

11

1.1 

8.0

)

 / )

Upper arm mount nut

135

13.5 

98.0

)

Rear suspension frame stiffener bolt

50

5.0 

36.5

)

Dynamic damper bolt

50

5.0 

36.5

)

Rear suspension frame mount bolt

135

13.5 

98.0

)

Parking cable clamp bolt

25

2.5 

18.0

)

Rear wheel hub housing bolt

50

5.0 

36.5

)

Parking cable cap nut 

11

1.1 

8.0

)

Brake pipe flare nut

16

1.6 

11.5

)

Rear axle nut

220

22.0 

159.5

)

Upper arm joint nut

55

5.5 

40.0

)

Rear brake hose bracket bolt

11

1.1 

8.0

)

Wheel speed sensor bolt

11

1.1 

8.0

)

Rear Suspension:  2C-30

Special Tools and Equipment

Recommended Service Material

S6JB0A2308001

NOTE
Required service material is also described in the following.
“Rear Suspension Construction: ”
“Rear Shock Absorber and Rear Coil Spring Components: ”
“Rod and Arm Components: ”
“Rear Suspension Frame Components: ”

 

Special Tool

S6JB0A2308002

Material

SUZUKI recommended product or Specification

Note

Grease

SUZUKI Super Grease A

P/No.: 99000–25010

)

09913–68711

09913–75510

Pinion bearing attachment

Bearing installer

)

)

 / )

09913–75520

09913–84510

Bearing installer

Bearing installer

)

)

 / )

09913–85210

09941–66010

Bearing installer

Bump stopper rubber 
wrench

)

 / )

)

 / )

09945–56510
Trailing rod bush remover
)

 / )