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Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Upper Control Arm To Knuckle Nut & Bolt
G04843672Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  1. Install the upper control arm to the knuckle.
  2. Loosely install the upper control arm to knuckle nut and bolt.
    Fig 2: Upper Control To Support Bolt & Cam Nut
    G04843673Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Install the upper control to support bolt and cam nut.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Tighten the upper control arm to knuckle nut and bolt.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the nut and bolt to 160 N.m (118 lb ft). 

  5. Tighten the upper control arm to support bolt.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the upper control arm to support bolt to 164 N.m (121 lb ft). 

  6. Install the rear brake hose routing nut and bolt.

    Tightening torque 

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

  7. Connect the ABS brake wiring harness to the upper control arm.
  8. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Check the rear alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT .