Front Suspension - Suzuki GRAND VITARA XL-7 Owner's Manual

CAUTION:
• All front suspension fasteners are an important attaching part in that it could affect the performance
of vital parts and systems, and/or could result in major repair expense. They must be replaced with
one of the same part number or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not
use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as speci-
fied during reassembly to assure proper retention of this part.
• Never attempt to heat, quench or straighten any front suspension part. Replace it with a new part or
damage to the part may result.
NOTE:
For the descriptions (items) not found in this section, refer to the same section of the Service Manual
mentioned in the FOREWORD of this manual.
On-Vehicle Service......................................... 3D-1
Suspension Control Arm/Bushings .............. 3D-1
SECTION 3D

FRONT SUSPENSION

CONTENTS
On-Vehicle Service
Suspension Control Arm/Bushings
INSTALLATION
For the details, refer to the same item of the same section in the
Service Manual mentioned in the FOREWORD of this manual
noting following point.
• Install control arm to chassis.
(b)
Tightening torque
Front suspension arm nut (a) :
85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
Front suspension arm nut (b) :
100 N·m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Don't reuse front suspension arm nut (b).
Tightening Torque Specification .................. 3D-2
Tighten suspension arm nuts to specified torque after lower-
ing hoist and vehicle in non-loaded condition.
FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-1
3D