Suspension Control Arm / Bushing Disassembly And Assembly - Suzuki Grand Vitara 2011 Manual

2B-12 Front Suspension:
2) Connect steering knuckle to suspension control arm
referring to "Steering Knuckle Removal and
Installation".
3) Tighten suspension control arm nuts to specified
torque with vehicle weight on suspension.
CAUTION
!
It is the most desirable to have vehicle off
hoist and in non-loaded condition when
tightening them.
Tightening torque
Suspension control arm nut: 135 N·m (13.5 kgf-
m, 98.0 lb-ft)
Suspension Control Arm / Bushing
Disassembly and Assembly
Disassembly
1) Remove rubber stopper (1).
2) Cut rubber (2) of flange of suspension control arm
front bushing.
3) Using grinder (3), grind off flange (4) of front
bushing.
CAUTION
!
Be careful not to damage suspension control
arm (5) when grinding flange (4) of front
bushing with grinder.
4) Push out bushing by using hydraulic press (2) and
special tools.
Special tool
(A): 09945–55410
(B): 09913–75821
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Assembly
CAUTION
!
Apply grease (included in the repair kit) to
ball joint and inside of ball stud boot when
the ball stud boot is replaced.
1) Front bushing
Press-fit front bushing (1) by using special tools and
press (2).
Special tool
(A): 09945–55410
(B): 09913–75821
CAUTION
!
Be sure to use new bushing.
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1
(B)
(A)
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2
(B)
1
(A)
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