Torque Specifications: VITARA
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2004 Suzuki XL-7, 2004 Suzuki Vitara, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2003 Suzuki XL-7, and 2003 Suzuki Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT (2003-04)
| Fastening part | Tightening torque | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| N.m | kg-m | lb-ft | |
| Caliper pin bolt | 27 | 2.7 | 20 |
| Wheel nut | 100 | 10.0 | 72.5 |
| Flexible hose bolt | 23 | 2.3 | 17.0 |
| Caliper carrier bolt | 85 | 8.5 | 61.5 |
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR (2003-04)
| Fastening part | Tightening torque | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| N.m | kg-m | lb-ft | |
| Wheel nut | 100 | 10.0 | 72.5 |
| Bleeder Plug | 7.5 | 0.75 | 5.5 |
| Wheel cylinder bolt (for non sealed type) | 8.5 | 0.85 | 6.5 |
| Brake pipe flare nut | 16 | 1.6 | 12.0 |
| Wheel bearing retainer nut | 50 | 5.0 | 36.5 |
| Wheel cylinder bolt (sealed) | 13.5 | 1.35 | 10.0 |
| Brake Back Plate Nut | 23 | 2.3 | 17.0 |
| Wheel speed sensor bolt | 21 | 2.1 | 15.5 |
| Parking brake cable bolt | 10 | 1.0 | 7.5 |
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS (2003-04)
| Fastening part | Tightening torque | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| N.m | kg-m | lb-ft | |
| LSPV stay bolt | 23 | 2.3 | 17.0 |
| 2-way (or 4-way) joint flexible hose bolt | 23 | 2.3 | 17.0 |
| Brake pipe flare nut | 16 | 1.6 | 11.5 |
| Brake bleeder plug (Front caliper (M8)) | 8 | 0.8 | 6.0 |
| Brake bleeder plug (Front caliper (M10)) | 8.5 | 0.85 | 6.5 |
| Brake bleeder plug (Wheel cylinder) | 7.5 | 0.75 | 5.5 |
| Brake bleeder plug (LSPV) | 7.5 | 0.75 | 5.5 |
| Brake pipe flare nut | 16 | 1.6 | 12.0 |
| Brake flexible hose bolt (brake caliper and 2 (4) way joint side | 23 | 2.3 | 17.0 |
| 2-way (or 4-way) joint mounting bolt | 10 | 1.0 | 7.5 |
| Brake hose / pipe bracket bolt | 10 | 1.0 | 7.5 |
| Brake Light Switch Lock Nut | 7.5 | 0.75 | 5.5 |
| ABS actuator bracket bolt | 10 | 1.0 | 7.5 |
| ABS actuator mounting bolt | 9 | 0.9 | 6.5 |
| Master cylinder attaching nut | 13 | 1.3 | 9.5 |
| Piston stopper bolt for | 10 | 1.0 | 7.5 |
| Booster attaching nut | 13 | 1.3 | 9.5 |
| Clevis nut | 25 | 2.5 | 18.0 |
| LSPV spring nut | 23 | 2.3 | 17.0 |
| LSPV mounting bolt | 23 | 2.3 | 17.0 |
| Air bleeding plug for LSPV | 7.5 | 0.75 | 5.5 |