Coil Spring: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheel(s). Remove hub center cover. On 4WD models, remove axle shaft drive flange. Remove axle shaft snap ring and thrust washer. On all models, disconnect brake line from strut. Remove caliper from steering knuckle, and wire aside. See Fig 1
. Using appropriate tie rod remover, remove tie rod end from steering knuckle. See Fig 2
. Remove stabilizer ball joint. See Figure
. Remove wheel speed sensor and clamp. See Figure
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- Remove brake disc. If disc cannot be removed by hand, install two 8-mm bolts into threaded holes. Alternately tighten bolts to remove rotor from hub. Support control arm with jack. Remove strut-to-steering knuckle bolts. See Figure
. Disconnect ball joint from steering knuckle. See Fig 3
. Remove steering knuckle from vehicle. Slowly lower jack supporting control arm and remove coil spring from bump stopper. See Fig 4
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Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.