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Installation Procedure

  1. If removed, install the lower control arms. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT .
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool J 39580
    G00489771Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Lower the vehicle on to the frame.
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Frame-To-Body Bolts
    G05471771Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Install the front frame bolts.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the bolts to 155 N.m (114 lb ft). 

    4. Fig 3: Identifying Frame Reinforcements
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  4. Install the frame reinforcement. Refer to DRIVETRAIN AND FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME REINFORCEMENT REPLACEMENT .
  5. Raise the vehicle off of the J 39580 table.
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Lower Engine Mount Bracket To Frame Bolts
    G00489770Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Install the lower engine mount bracket to frame bolts (2).

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft). 

    7. Fig 5: Identifying Rear Transmission Mount To Frame Bolts
    G00489769Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Install the rear transmission mount to frame bolts (1).

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft). 

    8. Fig 6: Identifying Left Transmission Mount Lower Nuts
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  8. Install the left transmission mount lower nuts (1).

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft). 

    9. Fig 7: Identifying Front Transmission Mount Thru Bolt
    G00489767Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  9. Install the front transmission mount thru bolt (1)

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the bolts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft). 

    10. Fig 8: Identifying power steering gear mounting bolts
    G00489766Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  10. Install the power steering gear mounting bolts (1). Refer to STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT .
    11. Fig 9: Identifying Intermediate Steering Shaft And Steering Gear
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  11. Install the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
    12. Fig 10: Identifying Lower Ball Joints And Steering Knuckles
    G00489764Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  12. Install the lower ball joints to the steering knuckles. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT .
  13. Install the propeller shaft if the vehicle is equipped with AWD. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
  14. Install the catalytic converters. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE and CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .
  15. Install both left and right stabilizer shaft insulator clamps. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT INSULATOR REPLACEMENT .
  16. Install the engine splash shields. Refer to ENGINE SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE and ENGINE SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .
  17. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  18. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE .
    19. Fig 11: Identifying Upper Radiator Support
    G05471763Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  19. Release the radiator, air conditioning condenser, and fan module assembly from the upper tie bar.
  20. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT MEASUREMENT .
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