Front Strut Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation

Reference: FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY CHECK 

Install strut assembly by reversing removal procedure, noting the following instructions.

• Insert bolts in such direction as shown in figure.
• Tighten all fasteners to specified torque.

  Tightening torque 

  Strut bracket nut (a): 135 N.m (13.5 kg-m, 98.0 lbf-ft) 

  Brake hose mounting bolt (c): 25 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lbf-ft) 

  Stabilizer joint nut (d): 60 N.m (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 lbf-ft) 

  Front wheel speed sensor harness clamp bolt (e): 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.5 lbf-ft) 

• Lower hoist and vehicle in unloaded condition, tighten strut support nuts (b) to specified torque.

  Tightening torque 

  Strut support nut (b): 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lbf-ft) 

  CAUTION: If strut bracket bolt and nut are reused, apply engine oil to thread, bearing and trunk surface.
  NOTE:

  • Don't twist brake hose and wheel speed sensor harness when installing them.
  • Insert strut bracket bolt from vehicle forward.
    Fig 1: Identifying Strut Support Nut

    Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
• For headlight auto leveling model, install front height sensor see HEIGHT SENSOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (IF EQUIPPED) .
• Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque, see WHEEL (WITH TIRE) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
• For headlight auto leveling model, after installation, initialize headlight auto leveling system, see INITIALIZATION OF HEADLIGHT AUTO LEVELING SYSTEM .