Lower Arm Check; Upper Arm Removal And Installation - Suzuki GRAND VITARA Owner's Manual

Assembly
1) Press-fit suspension lateral link bushing (2) by using
press (1) and special tool.
CAUTION
!
Be sure to use new bushing.
Special tool
(A): 09913–85210
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(A)
2
2) Press-fit bushing (1) so that dimension "A" and "B" in
figure become equal.

Lower Arm Check

• Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.
• Inspect bushing for wear and breakage.
If any faulty condition is found, replace.

Upper Arm Removal and Installation

Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheels.
2) Remove control rod refer to "Control Rod Removal
and Installation: ".
3) Remove trailing rod refer to "Trailing Rod Removal
and Installation: ".
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4) Remove lower arm refer to "Lower Arm Removal and
Installation: ".
5) Remove rear suspension knuckle refer to "Rear
Suspension knuckle Removal and Installation: ".
6) Remove wheel sensor bolts (1) from upper arm (2).
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7) Remove upper arm bolts (1) and then upper arm (2).
Rear Suspension: 2C-17
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