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Rear Coil Spring And Bump Stopper Removal And Installation: Installation

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  1. Install bump stopper upper seat (1) to body and tighten bolts (2).
  2. Tighten bump stopper (3) to specified torque by using special tool (A).

    Special Tool 

    1. 09941-66010 

    Tightening torque 

    Bump stopper a: 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft) 

    Fig 1: Bump Stopper
    G04807857Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Installing coil spring (1) on lower arm and place coil spring end (3) onto lower arm (2) as shown in figure.
    CAUTION:
    • Flat end coil spring is upward.
    • Upper end of coil spring has to be firmly mated to coil spring rubber seat.
    • Lower end of coil spring has to be match to marking (3) in figure.
    • End of coil spring must not interfere with step of spring lower seat.
  4. Support lower arm (2) with jack (4).
  5. Hoist jack and then install lower arm outer bolt (5) and tighten bolt temporarily by hand.
    CAUTION: If reuse lower arm outer bolt, apply engine oil to thread, bearing and trunk surface.
    Fig 2: Identifying Coil Spring On Lower Arm
    G04807858Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. With marks (1) on lower arm washer (2) and rear suspension frame (3) marked before remove aligned to each other, tighten lower arm mount nut (4) temporarily by hand.
    Fig 3: Aligning Marks On Lower Arm Washer & Rear Suspension Frame
    G04807859Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Install rear shock absorber referring to REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  8. Install wheel with nuts and lower vehicle.
  9. Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Wheel nut: 100 N.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft) 

  10. Tighten lower arm outer bolt and lower arm mount nut, shock absorber bolts to specified torque with vehicle weight on suspension.
    CAUTION:
    • It is the most desirable to have vehicle off hoist and in non-loaded condition when tightening them.
    • Tighten Lower arm washer with match marks aligned.

    Tightening torque 

    Lower arm outer bolt: 135 N.m (13.5 kg-m, 98.0 lb-ft) 

    Lower arm mount nut: 135 N.m (13.5 kg-m, 98.0 lb-ft) 

    Shock absorber upper bolt: 60 N.m (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 lb-ft) 

    Shock absorber lower bolt: 90 N.m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft) 

  11. Check rear toe and camber adjust it as necessary. For check and adjustment procedures, refer to REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .
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