Note; On-Vehicle Service; Shock Absorber - Suzuki SQ416 Service Manual

3E-2 REAR SUSPENSION
Upper side
Lower side

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

SHOCK ABSORBER

The shock absorber is non-adjustable, non-refillable, and cannot
be disassembled. The only service the shock absorber requires is
replacement when it has lost its resistance, is damaged, or leaking
fluid.
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheel.
2) Support rear axle housing by using floor jack to prevent it from
1. Rear axle housing
2. Floor jack
3) Remove lock nut (if equipped) and absorber nut.
4) Remove lower mounting bolt.
5) Remove shock absorber.
1. Lock nut (if equipped)
2. Absorber nut
3. Upper support
4. Rubber bush
5. Lower support
6. Shock absorber
7. Bolt
INSTALLATION
1) Install shock absorber. Refer to figure for proper installing direc-
2) Remove floor jack.
3) Lower hoist.
4) Tighten nuts to specified torque.
1. Lock nut (if equipped)
2. Absorber nut
3. Body outside
lowering.
tion of lower mounting bolt.

NOTE:

D Tighten lower nut with vehicle off hoist and in non-loaded
condition.
Tightening Torque
.
(a): 29 N m (2.9 kg-m, 21.0 lb-ft)
.
(b): 100 N m (10.0 kg-m. 72.5 lb-ft)