Rear Shock Absorber Inspection; Rear Shock Absorber Bush Inspection - Suzuki 2006 SX4 Service Manual

2C-3 Rear Suspension:
3) Remove floor jack from rear axle.
4) Install rear wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
5) Lower hoist and bounce vehicle up and down
several times to stabilize suspension.
6) Tighten nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rear shock absorber upper nut (a): 30 N·m (3.0
kgf-m, 22.0 lb-ft)
Rear shock absorber lower nut (b): 90 N·m (9.0
kgf-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
7) Install access hole cover (1) in quarter inner trim (2).
1
(a)
(b)
I5RW0A230006-01
2
I5RW0A230002-02

Rear Shock Absorber Inspection

• Inspect for deformation or damage.
• Inspect bushings for wear or damage.
• Inspect for evidence of oil leakage.
Replace any defective parts.
WARNING
!
When handling rear shock absorber (1) in
which high-pressure gas is sealed, make
sure to observe the following precautions.
• Don't disassemble it.
• Don't put it into the fire.
• Don't store it where it gets hot.
• Before disposing it, be sure to drill a hole
(approximately 3 mm (0.12 in.) diameter)
(2) in it where indicated by arrow in the
figure and let gas and oil out.
Be sure to wear eye shield since the gas
itself is harmless but the absorber drill
hole debris maybe blown out.

Rear Shock Absorber Bush Inspection

Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage. Replace any
defective parts.
S6RW0C2306003
I5RW0A230007-01
S6RW0C2306004
I4RS0A230008-01