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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: Identifying Brake Hose Clip
    G04716845Courtesy 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 lb-ft).

  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. Refer to PARKING BRAKE CABLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  9. Install the rear brake caliper, rotor, hub, parking brake shoe and back plate onto the knuckle assembly. Refer to CALIPER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  10. On vehicles equipped with the antilock braking system, install the ABS speed sensor. Refer to REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  11. Install the wheel. Refer to WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Knuckle-To-Strut Assembly Nuts And Bolts
    G04716847Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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