Rear Shock Absorber Removal And Installation - Suzuki GRAND VITARA Owner's Manual

Rear Shock Absorber Removal and Installation

Removal
1) Hoist vehicle, allowing rear suspension to hang free.
2) Remove wheel.
3) Support lower arm (1) with jack (2) and remove
shock absorber bolts (3).
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4) Compress the shock absorber enough to remove it
from body.
Installation
S5JB0A2306006 Install shock absorber by reversing removal procedure,
noting the following instructions.
• Tighten all fasteners to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Shock absorber upper bolt (a): 60 N·m (6.0 kgf-m,
43.5 lb-ft)
Shock absorber lower bolt (b): 90 N·m (9.0 kgf-m,
65.0 lb-ft)
Wheel nut: 100 N·m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
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CAUTION
!
• If reuse shock absorber bolts, apply
engine oil to thread, bearing and trunk
surface.
• Shock absorber bolts must be tightened in
non-loaded condition.
(a)
Rear Suspension: 2C-5
(b)
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