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Rear Suspension Frame/Bushing Disassembly and Reassembly: Reassembly

  1. Press-fit rear suspension frame bushing (2) by using press (1) and special tool.
    NOTE: Any removed bushing will not fit properly if you reuse it.
    Always use a new bushing.

    Special Tool 

    (A): 09913-75510 

    Fig 1: Press-Fitting Rear Suspension Frame Bushing Using Press And Special Tool
    G08893984Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Install rear suspension frame stopper (3) to rear suspension frame bushing (1) and press-fit upper mount stopper washer (2) by using press with bearing installer.
    NOTE:
    • Be sure to use new upper mount stopper washer and rear suspension frame stopper.
    • Use bearing installer in dimensions of outer diameter 43.0 to 49.0 mm (1.69 to 1.92 in.), inner diameter 41.0 mm (1.61 in.) or more and length 21.0 mm (0.82 in.) or more.

    Clearance "a" between washer and bushing 

    "a": 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Clearance Between Washer And Bushing
    G08893985Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.