Coil Spring Removal and Installation: Installation

Reference: STRUT DAMPER AND/OR COIL SPRING CHECK

Reverse removal procedure to install coil spring.

NOTE: Upper "a" and lower "b" diameters of coil spring are different.
Bring larger diameter end at bottom and set its open end in place on spring seat (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Upper And Lower Diameters Of Coil Spring

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Be sure to use specified torque for tightening each fastener.
As for ball stud nut, be sure to insert split pin and bend it after tightening it.
Tighten tie-rod end nut with pushing ball stud to upper side so as not ball stud to be rotated.
For 4WD vehicle
- Apply lithium grease to front spindle thrust washer and front wheel spindle outer.
  "A": Grease 99000-25010SUZUKI Super Grease A ()
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Grease Application Area
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- When installing circlip (1) to drive shaft, utilize screw hole in drive shaft to pull it out and bring large diameter (2) of circlip (1) at right as shown.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Circlip Diameter
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- When installing axle shaft drive flange (1) to wheel hub, apply sealant "A" to mating surface of axle shaft drive flange (1) and tighten flange bolt (2) to specified torque.
  "A": Sealant 99000-31090SUZUKI sealing compound 366E ()
  
  Tightening torque
  
  Axle shaft drive flange bolt a: 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Sealant Application Area, Axle Shaft Drive Flange & Bolt
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- Check that no foreign material is attached to sensor and rotor. Install wheel speed sensor (1) and its harness clamp (2).
  Tightening torque
  
  Wheel speed sensor harness clamp bolt a: 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
  
  Wheel speed sensor bolt b: 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
  CAUTION:
  - Do not pull wire harness or twist more than necessary when installing front wheel speed sensor.
  - Fit harness grommet to inner fender securely.
  Fig 5: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor, Harness Clamp & Bolts
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  Check that there is no clearance between sensor (1) and knuckle.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Clearance Between Sensor And Knuckle
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