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Knuckle Assembly Removal And Installation: Installation

  1. Install the rear knuckle into the vehicle and install the brake line into the strut assembly bracket.
  2. Install the knuckle-to-strut assembly bolts and nuts. Do not tighten.
  3. Install the clip securing the brake line to the strut assembly.
    Fig 1: Installing The Brake Line Clip
    G00766970Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Tighten the knuckle-to-strut assembly nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the knuckle-to-strut assembly nuts to 100 N.m (74 Ft. Lbs.).

  5. Connect the rear trailing link to the rear knuckle. Refer to TRAILING LINK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
  6. Connect the rear parallel link to the knuckle. Refer to REAR PARALLEL LINK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
  7. Connect the front parallel link to the knuckle. Refer to FRONT PARALLEL LINK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
  8. Connect the parking brake to the knuckle assembly.
  9. On vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes, connect the brake line to the knuckle assembly. On vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes, install the rear brake caliper onto the knuckle assembly.
  10. On vehicles equipped with the antilock braking system, install the ABS speed sensor.
  11. Install the wheel.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Installing Strut-To-Knuckle Nuts
    G00766971Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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