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Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or Bush Removal and Installation (2WD Model): Removal

  1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
  2. Remove engine cover referring to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. For hydraulic P/S model, take out fluid in P/S fluid reservoir with syringe or such.
  4. Disconnect steering lower shaft from pinion shaft referring to STEERING LOWER SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  5. Hoist vehicle and remove front wheels.
  6. Remove exhaust No. 1, No. 2 and center pipes referring to EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS .
  7. Remove suspension arms and disconnect stabilizer joints.
  8. Disconnect tie-rod end from steering knuckle referring to TIE-ROD END REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Hydraulic Type).
  9. For hydraulic P/S model, disconnect high pressure pipe and low pressure return hose referring to P/S PUMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Hydraulic Type).
  10. For EPS model, disconnect torque sensor connector and P/S motor connector from steering gear case referring to STEERING GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Electric Type).
  11. Support engine assembly by using chain hoist (1).
    NOTE: Remove engine hood if necessary. See HOOD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    Fig 1: Supporting Engine Assembly By Using Chain Hoist
    G06867354Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  12. Support front suspension frame (2) with transmission jack (1).
    Fig 2: Supporting Front Suspension Frame With Transmission Jack
    G06867355Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  13. Remove engine rear mounting, mounting member bolt and front suspension frame mounting bolts (1).
    NOTE: The front suspension frame bolts are pre-coated with friction stabilizer. If these bolts are reused, they may work loose. Be sure to replace the front suspension frame bolts with new ones whenever they are removed.
    Fig 3: Removing Engine Rear Mounting, Mounting Member Bolt And Front Suspension Frame Mounting Bolts
    G06867356Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  14. Lower front suspension frame and steering gear case.
  15. Remove steering gear case assembly from front suspension frame.
  16. Remove stabilizer bar (1) with bush from suspension frame (2).
    Fig 4: Removing Stabilizer Bar With Bush From Suspension Frame
    G06867357Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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