Control Rod Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara, and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheels.
Support lower arm (1) with jack (2).

Fig 1: Supporting Lower Arm With Jack
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Remove parking cable hanger bolt (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Parking Cable Hanger Bolt
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Put match marks (1) on control rod washer (2) and on suspension frame (3) to install the bolts correctly in position.
Remove control rod inner bolt (4) and control rod outer bolt (5) and then control rod (6).

Fig 3: Matching Marks On Control Rod Washer & On Suspension Frame
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