Suzuki GRAND VITARA JB416 Service Manual page 98

2B-6 Front Suspension:
Installation
Install strut assembly by reversing removal procedure,
noting the following instructions.
• Insert bolts in such direction as shown in figure.
• Tighten all fasteners to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Strut bracket nut (a): 135 N·m (13.5 kgf-m, 98.0 lb-
ft)
Brake hose mounting bolt (c): 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m,
18.0 lb-ft)
Stabilizer joint nut (d): 60 N·m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lb-
ft)
Front wheel speed sensor harness clamp bolt
(e): 10 N·m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
• Lower hoist and vehicle in unloaded condition, tighten
strut support nuts (b) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Strut support nut (b): 50 N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
CAUTION
!
If reuse strut bracket bolt and nut, apply
engine oil to thread, bearing and trunk
surface.
NOTE
• Don't twist brake hose and ABS wheel
speed sensor harness (if equipped) when
installing them.
• Insert strut bracket bolt from vehicle
forward.
(b)
(d)
(a)
(c)
(a)
• Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 100 N·m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
• After installation, confirm front wheel alignment and
adjust headlight auto leveling system referring to
"Initialization of Auto Leveling Headlight System: in
Section 9B in related manual".
(e)
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