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Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Positioning Wheel Bearing To Knuckle
G04843664Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  1. Position the wheel bearing to the knuckle.
    Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Bearing Bolts
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    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the 4 wheel bearing bolts.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the 4 wheel bearing bolts to 125 N.m (92 lb ft). 

    Fig 3: Identifying Rear Wheel Driveshaft Nut
    G04843666Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. If equipped with AWD, install the rear wheel driveshaft nut.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the rear wheel driveshaft nut to 70 N.m (52 lb ft). 

  4. Install the wheel speed sensor. Refer to REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT .
  5. Install the brake rotor. Refer to REAR BRAKE ROTOR REPLACEMENT .
  6. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
  7. Lower the vehicle.