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Control Arm Removal and Installation: Installation

  1. Install the control arm.
  2. Install the control arm-to-crossmember bolts. Do not tighten the bolts.
    Fig 1: Installing Control Arm
    G04103081Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
  4. Install the ball joint pinch bolt and the nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the ball joint pinch bolt nut to 60 N.m (44 lb-ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Ball Joint Pinch Bolt And Nut
    G04103082Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Install the control arm-to-crossmember bolts.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the front control arm-to-crossmember bolt to 125 N.m (92 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the rear control arm-to-crossmember bolt to 110 N.m (81 lb-ft).
  6. Install the wheel. Refer to "WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
  7. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Installing Control Arm
    G04103083Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.