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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the rear differential assembly. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
    Fig 1: Identifying Alignment Marks At 12 And 6 O'Clock Positions
    G04843806Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Mark a reference point on the frame and old bushing at the 12 and 6 o'clock position to use to alignment the new bushing.
    Fig 2: Identifying J-45725-1A & Bushing
    G04843807Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Position the J-45725-1A (1) on the bushing (2).
  5. Position the J-45725-2A (1) on the frame.
    NOTE: Apply a small amount of grease on the threaded rod to lubricate the nuts when turning the nuts.
  6. Install the threaded rod, bearing and washers.
    Fig 3: Identifying J-45725-1A & J-45725-2A
    G04843808Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Adjust the nuts so that they are touching the J-45725-1A (2) and the J-45725-2A (1).
  8. Install the proper size wrenches on the nuts.
    Fig 4: Rotating Rear Wrench While Holding Front Wrench
    G04843809Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    NOTE:

    In the following service procedure, use only HAND TOOLS when using the J-45725.

  9. While holding the front wrench (1) rotate the rear wrench (2) to remove the bushing.
  10. Remove the special tools.
    Fig 5: Removing Bushing From Frame
    G04843810Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  11. Remove the bushing from the frame.