Suzuki Grand Vitara JB416 / JB420 / JB419. Manual - part 217

2B-12 Front Suspension: 

2) Connect steering knuckle to suspension control arm 

referring to “Steering Knuckle Removal and 
Installation”.

3) Tighten suspension control arm nuts 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
Suspension control arm nut:  135 N·m (13.5 kgf-
m, 98.0 lb-ft)

Suspension Control Arm / Bushing 
Disassembly and Assembly

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Disassembly

1) Remove rubber stopper (1).
2) Cut rubber (2) of flange of suspension control arm 

front bushing.

3) Using grinder (3), grind off flange (4) of front 

bushing.

CAUTION

!

 

Be careful not to damage suspension control 
arm (5) when grinding flange (4) of front 
bushing with grinder.

 

4) Push out bushing by using hydraulic press (2) and 

special tools.

Special tool
(A):  09945–55410
(B):  09913–75821

Assembly

CAUTION

!

 

Apply grease (included in the repair kit) to 
ball joint and inside of ball stud boot when 
the ball stud boot is replaced.

 

1) Front bushing

Press-fit front bushing (1) by using special tools and 
press (2).

Special tool
(A):  09945–55410
(B):  09913–75821

CAUTION

!

 

Be sure to use new bushing.

 

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Front Suspension:  2B-13

2) Install rubber stopper (1).

Suspension Control Arm / Steering Knuckle 
Check

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

Suspension Control Arm Bushing Check

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Inspect for damage, wear or deterioration.
If defective, replace bushing.

Suspension Control Arm Joint Check

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• Check smooth rotation of ball stud.
• Check damages of ball stud.
• Check damages of dust cover.

NOTE
Suspension control arm and arm joint cannot 
be separated.

 

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

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2B-14 Front Suspension: 

Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushings Components

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(b)

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F: Forward

6. Stabilizer joint nut

12. Stabilizer mount

1. Stabilizer bar

7. Suspension control arm

: 50 N

⋅m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.5 lb-ft)

2. Stabilizer bushing

8. Control arm mounting bolt

: If bolt is reused, apply engine oil to thread, bearing and 
trunk surface.

: 135  N

⋅m (13.5 kgf-m, 98.0 lb-ft)

3. Stabilizer mounting bracket

9. Control arm nut

: If bolt is reused, apply engine oil to thread and bearing.

: 60  N

⋅m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5lb-ft)

4. Stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolt

10. Suspension frame

: 55 N

⋅m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)

5. Stabilizer joint

11. Suspension frame mounting bolt

: If bolt is reused, apply engine oil to thread, bearing and 
trunk surface.

Front Suspension:  2B-15

Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or 
Bushings Removal and Installation

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Removal

1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheels (right & left).
2) Drain front differential oil (if equipped).
3) Take out P/S fluid in reservoir with syringe or such.
4) Remove engine under cover.
5) Remove suspension control arm referring to 

“Suspension Control Arm Removal and Installation”.

6) Remove right side and left side front drive shaft 

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

7) Remove stabilizer joints (1). When loosening joint 

nut, hold stud with hexagon wrench.

8) Disconnect front fender lining clip (1) (auto leveling 

headlight model).

9) Disconnect front height sensor connector (1) (auto 

leveling headlight model) and then detach clip (2).

10) Disconnect steering lower shaft from pinion shaft 

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

11) Detach P/S oil line from suspension frame and P/S 

gear case assembly referring to the figure in “P/S 
Hose / Pipe Components in Section 6C”.

12) Remove front propeller shaft (if equipped) referring 

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

13) Fix radiator (2) to body with rope (1) to avoid the 

radiator (2) fall off when front suspension frame 
lowered.

14) Support engine assembly as follows.

a) Remove hood referring to “Hood Removal and 

Installation in Section 9J”.

b) Support engine assemble by using chain hoist.

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