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Removal Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Radiator Support
G05471763Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  1. Tie the radiator, air conditioning condenser, and fan module assembly to the upper radiator support to keep the assembly with the vehicle when the frame is lowered.
  2. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE .
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  4. Remove the front wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  5. Remove the engine splash shields. Refer to ENGINE SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE and ENGINE SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .
  6. Remove the catalytic converters. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE and CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .
  7. Remove the propeller shaft if the vehicle is equipped with AWD. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
  8. Remove both left and right stabilizer shaft insulator clamps. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT INSULATOR REPLACEMENT .
    9. Fig 2: Identifying Lower Ball Joints And Steering Knuckles
    G00489764Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  9. Remove the lower ball joints from the steering knuckles. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT .
    10. Fig 3: Identifying Intermediate Steering Shaft And Steering Gear
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    NOTE: Whenever the steering gear is moved in relation to the body, disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
  10. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
    11. Fig 4: Identifying power steering gear mounting bolts
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  11. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts (1) and secure the gear out of the way using mechanics wire or equivalent. Refer to STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT .
    12. Fig 5: Identifying Front Transmission Mount Thru Bolt
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  12. Remove the front transmission mount thru bolt (1).
    13. Fig 6: Identifying Left Transmission Mount Lower Nuts
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  13. Remove the left transmission mount lower nuts (1).
    14. Fig 7: Identifying Rear Transmission Mount To Frame Bolts
    G00489769Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  14. Remove the rear transmission mount to frame bolts (1).
    15. Fig 8: Identifying Lower Engine Mount Bracket To Frame Bolts
    G00489770Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  15. Remove the lower engine mount bracket to frame bolts (2).
    16. Fig 9: Identifying Special Tool J 39580
    G00489771Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  16. Lower the vehicle until the frame contacts the J 39580 table.
    17. Fig 10: Identifying Frame Reinforcements
    G00489772Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  17. Remove the frame reinforcements. Refer to DRIVETRAIN AND FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME REINFORCEMENT REPLACEMENT .
    18. Fig 11: Identifying Front Frame-To-Body Bolts
    G05471770Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  18. Remove the front frame bolts.
  19. Raise the vehicle off of the frame.
  20. If replacing the frame, remove the lower control arms. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT .
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