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Installation Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  1. If a new rear support is being installed, a transfer of components is necessary.
    • Upper Control Arms

      Tightening torque 

      Tighten the upper control arm to rear support nut and bolt to 160 N.m (118 lb ft). 

    • Lower Control Arms

      Tightening torque 

      Tighten the lower control arm to rear support nut and bolt to 110 N.m (81 lb ft). 

    • Stabilizer bar and insulators

      Tightening torque 

      • Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts to 70 N.m (52 lb ft). 
      • Tighten the stabilizer link to stabilizer shaft nut to 57 N.m (42 lb ft). 
    • Knuckles - Loosely install the upper and lower control arm to knuckle nuts/bolts. These fasteners will be tightened later in this procedure after the wheel driveshafts are installed.
  2. With the aid of an assistant, position the rear support onto the transmission jack and firmly secure the support to the jack with straps.
  3. Position the rear support assembly to the vehicle.
  4. Install the 4 rear support to body bolts.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the rear support to body bolts to 170 N.m (125 lb ft). 

  5. Install the rear differential. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
  6. Install the rear wheel drive shafts. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
  7. Install the adjustment links. Refer to ADJUSTMENT LINK REPLACEMENT .
  8. Install the trailing arms. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
    Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Link-To-Lower Control Arm Nut
    G04843722Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  9. While holding the stabilizer link, install the stabilizer link-to-lower control arm nut.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the stabilizer link to lower control arm nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft). 

    CAUTION: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
  10. Remove the supporting wire and position the brake caliper and bracket assemblies back onto the knuckles. Refer to REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET REPLACEMENT .
  11. Install the rear brake hose bracket nut and bolt.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the rear brake hose bolt and nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in). 

  12. Position the wiring harness back to the original location, connect the routing clips to the rear support and upper control arms.

    Connect the rear wheel speed sensor electrical connectors.

    Fig 2: Identifying Rear Park Brake Cable
    G04843723Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  13. Connect the rear park brake cables through the mounting brackets and onto the park brake actuators.
    Fig 3: Identifying Rear Park Brake Cable Routing Bolts
    G04843724Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  14. Install the rear park brake cable routing bolts to the trailing arms.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the rear park brake cable routing bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in). 

  15. Install the exhaust muffler. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
  16. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
  17. Check the rear alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
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