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Suspension Arm Removal and Installation: Installation

Reference: SUSPENSION ARM/STEERING KNUCKLE CHECK 

Reference: SUSPENSION ARM BUSH CHECK 

Reference: SUSPENSION ARM JOINT CHECK 

CAUTION: Suspension arm bolt is pre-coated with friction stabilizer. Never reuse the removed bolt. Otherwise, bolt may loosen.
  1. Install suspension arm as shown in figure but tighten suspension arm bolts (1) only temporarily.
    Fig 1: Identifying Suspension Arm Bolts
    G06867345Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Install steering knuckle with front wheel hub referring to FRONT WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE AND WHEEL BEARING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque referring to WHEEL (WITH TIRE) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  4. Lower hoist with vehicle in unloaded condition, tighten suspension arm bolts to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Suspension arm bolt (a): 95 N.m (9.5 kg-m, 69.0 lbf-ft) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Suspension Arm Bolt
    G06867346Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Confirm front wheel alignment referring to FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .
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