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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the trailing arm bracket to the trailing arm.
  2. Loosely install the trailing arm bushing to bracket nut and bolt.
    Fig 1: Identifying Trailing Arm Bracket Bolts
    G04843704Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Push upward on the trailing arm bracket and loosely install the front bolt.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Use a drift to align the remaining trailing arm bracket bolts.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the trailing arm bracket to body bolts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft). 

  5. Tighten the trailing arm bushing to bracket nut and bolt.

    Tightening torque 

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

  6. Install the park brake cable on the trailing arm and on the frame. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
  7. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.