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Front Suspension Frame Removal and Installation: Installation

  1. Install suspension frame (1) to body, and tighten bolt to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Suspension frame mounting bolt (a): 90 N.m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 Ft.Lbs)

    Fig 1: Installing Suspension Frame
    G00783886Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Install mounting member (2), spacers and cushions to suspension frame (1) if removed and tighten bolts and nuts to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Mounting member nut (b): 55 N.m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 Ft.Lbs)

    Engine rear mounting nut (g): 45 N.m (4.5 kg-m, 33.0 Ft.Lbs)

    Fig 2: Installing Engine Rear Mounting Nuts & Engine Mounting Member Bolts
    G00783887Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Install suspension arms (2) (right & left). Refer to Suspension Control Arm / Bushing Removal and Installation .
  4. Install stabilizer bar (3). Refer to Front Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushings Removal and Installation .
  5. Tighten bolts and nuts to each specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Control arm mounting bolt (c): 90 N.m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 Ft.Lbs)

    Suspension arm ball joint nut (d): 60 N.m (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 Ft.Lbs)

    Stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolt (e): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 Ft.Lbs)

    Fig 3: Installing Stabilizer Bar & Suspension Arms
    G00783888Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Install wheels (right & left) and lower hoist.
  7. Confirm front wheel alignment referring to ADJUSTMENTS .