Body Frame; Diagnostic Information And Procedures; Alignment Checking; Repair Instructions - Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual

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11A-1 Body Frame:

Body Frame

Use a measuring tram gage as an accurate method of determining the alignment of the underbody. The tram gage set

required to perform the recommended measuring checks must include a vertical pointer capable of reaching 457 mm

The following 2 types of measurement may be made using a tram gage:

• Direct point to point measurements

• Measurements calculated on a horizontal plane (datum line) parallel to the underbody

Dimensions that are measured to gage holes are measured to the center of the holes and flush to the adjacent metal

surface unless otherwise specified. It is recommended that the diagonal dimensions be cross body checked on both

sides in order to verify the dimensional accuracy of the vehicle underbody. Set vertical pointers equally as needed per

your application.

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to "Lifting and

Jacking the Vehicle: ".

2. Use the utility stand at the rear cross member of the

frame to support the frame.

3. Remove the reinforcement bolts (3).

4. Remove the rear frame to body bolts (2). DISCARD

5. Remove the reinforcement (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the reinforcement (1) to the vehicle.

2. Loosely install NEW rear frame to body bolts (2).

3. Loosely install the reinforcement bolts (3).

Refer to "Fastener Notice: ".

4. Tighten the reinforcement bolts (3).

Tightening torque

Tighten the bolts to 50 N⋅m (37 lb ft).

5. Tighten the frame to body bolts (2).

Tightening torque

Tighten the bolts to 155 N⋅m (114 lb ft).

6. Remove the utility stand from the frame.

7. Lower the vehicle.