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Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushing Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Hoist vehicle and remove wheels (right & left).
  2. Remove engine under cover and engine splash cover.
  3. Remove suspension control arm. Refer to Suspension Control Arm Removal and Installation .
  4. Remove right side and left side front drive shaft assembly (if equipped). Refer to FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  5. Remove stabilizer joints (1). When loosening joint nut, hold stud with hexagon wrench.
    Fig 1: Removing Stabilizer Joints
    G08895594Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. For headlight auto leveling model, detach front fender lining clip (1).
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Fender Lining Clip
    G08895595Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. For headlight auto leveling model, disconnect front height sensor connector (1) and then detach clip (2).
    Fig 3: Identifying Front Height Sensor Connector And Clip
    G08895596Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Disconnect steering lower shaft from pinion shaft. Refer to P/S GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  9. Detach low pressure return hose (2) from low pressure return pipe (3) and then disconnect pipe bracket (1).
    Fig 4: Identifying Low Pressure Return Hose, Return Pipe And Pipe Bracket
    G08895597Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  10. Remove gear box union bolt (1).
    Fig 5: Identifying Gear Box Union Bolt
    G08895598Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  11. Remove engine splash cover (2) from front suspension frame (1) (if equipped).
    Fig 6: Identifying Engine Splash Cover And Front Suspension Frame
    G08895599Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  12. Remove front propeller shaft (if equipped). Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  13. Fix radiator (2) to body with rope (1) to avoid the radiator (2) fall off when front suspension frame lowered.
    Fig 7: Fixing Radiator To Body Using Rope
    G08895600Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  14. Remove engine hood if necessary. Refer to HOOD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  15. Support engine assembly by using chain hoist or engine crane.
  16. Support suspension frame at the specified positions (1) indicated in figure.
    WARNING: If the front suspension frame is not stably supported on a transmission jack or other supporting equipment during its removal, the frame could drop and cause personal injury.
    Make sure that the weight of the front suspension frame is supported at the frame's center and that the frame is well-balanced on the support.
    Fig 8: Identifying Places For Supporting Suspension Frame
    G08895601Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  17. Remove engine front body side mounting nuts (1).
  18. Remove suspension frame mounting bolts (2), and then lower suspension frame (3) with stabilizer bar, P/S gear box assembly and front differential assembly (if equipped).
    Fig 9: Identifying Suspension Frame Mounting Bolts And Lower Suspension Frame
    G08895602Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  19. Remove P/S gear case assembly (1) and front differential assembly (2) (if equipped).
  20. Remove stabilizer bar (1) and bushing (2) from suspension frame (3).
    Fig 11: Identifying Stabilizer Bar, Bushing And Suspension Frame
    G08895604Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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