Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar And/Or Bushings Removal And Installation - Suzuki GRAND VITARA Owner's Manual

2B-18 Front Suspension:
Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or
Bushings Removal and Installation
Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheels (right & left).
2) Remove engine under cover.
3) Remove suspension control arm referring to
"Suspension Control Arm Removal and Installation:
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4) Remove right side and left side front drive shaft
assembly referring to "Front Drive Shaft Assembly
Removal and Installation: Front in Section 3A".
5) Remove stabilizer joints (1). When loosening joint
nut, hold stud with hexagon wrench.
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6) Disconnect front fender lining clip (1) (if equipped
with head light auto leveling system).
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7) Disconnect front height sensor connector (1) (if
equipped with head light auto leveling system) and
then detach clip (2).
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8) Disconnect steering lower shaft from pinion shaft
referring to "P/S Gear Case Assembly Removal and
Installation: in Section 6C".
9) Detach low pressure return hose (2) from low
pressure return pipe (3) and then disconnect pipe
bracket (1).
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10) Remove gear box union bolt (1).
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