Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Inspect the coil spring upper and lower insulators, if damage exists replace the insulators. Refer to COIL SPRING INSULATORS REPLACEMENT .
Position the lower control arm to the support frame and loosely install the nut and bolt.
Position the jackstand under the lower control arm.
Position the spring with the rubber insulators into the vehicle.
Raise the jackstand to compress the spring.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Control Arm & Knuckle
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CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Position the lower control arm to the knuckle and install the nut and bolt.
Tightening torque

Tighten the lower control arm to knuckle bolt and nut to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Control Arm To Support Nut & Bolt
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Tighten the lower control arm to support nut and bolt.
Tightening torque

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

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Shock Bolt & Nut
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Install the shock to the lower control arm nut and bolt.
Tightening torque

Tighten the lower shock bolt and nut to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
Remove the jackstand from under the vehicle.
Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
Lower the vehicle.
Check the rear alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT .