Suzuki Grand Vitara JB627. Manual — part 126

2B-18 Front Suspension:

Installation

1) When installing stabilizer, loosely assemble all

components while insuring that stabilizer is centered,
side-to-side.

2) Install stabilizer bar (1), stabilizer bushing (2) and

stabilizer mounting bracket (3) to suspension frame.

NOTE

• For correct installation of stabilizer bar,

side-to-side, be sure that stopper ring (5)
on stabilizer bar aligns with stabilizer
bushing, both right and left, as shown in
figure.

• Install stabilizer bushing so that a cut (6)

becomes forward.

3) Tighten stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolts (4) to

specified torque.

Tightening torque
Stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolt (a): 50 N·m (
5.0 kgf-m, 36.5 lb-ft)

4) Install P/S gear box assembly (1) and front

differential assembly (2) referring to “P/S Gear Case
Assembly Removal and Installation in Section 6C”
and “Front Differential Dismounting and Remounting:
Front in Section 3B”.

5) Install suspension frame.

CAUTION

Lug (2) in suspension frame (1) must be
mated to the corresponding hole in body.
And also engine front body side mounting
bolts (3) must be mated to the corresponding
holes (4) in suspension frame.

F: Forward

4, (a)

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Front Suspension: 2B-19

6) Tighten suspension frame mounting bolts (1) and

engine front body side mounting nuts (2) to specified
torque.

CAUTION

If suspension frame mounting bolt is reused,
apply engine oil to thread, bearing and trunk
surface.

Tightening torque
Suspension frame mounting bolt (a): 135 N·m (
13.5 kgf-m, 98.0 lb-ft)
Engine front body side mounting nut (b): 55 N·m
(5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)

7) Remove chain hoist from engine and the rope (1)

from the radiator (2).

8) Install hood referring to “Hood Removal and

Installation in Section 9J”.

9) Install front propeller shaft referring to “Propeller

Shaft Removal and Installation in Section 3D”.

10) Install P/S oil line referring to the figure in “P/S Hose

/ Pipe Components in Section 6C”.

11) Connect steering lower shaft from pinion shaft

Steering referring to “Steering Lower Shaft Assembly
Removal and Installation in Section 6B”.

12) Connect front height sensor connector (1) (if

equipped with head light auto leveling system) and
then detach clip (2).

13) Connect front fender lining clip (1) (if equipped with

head light auto leveling system).

2,(b)

1,(a)

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2B-20 Front Suspension:

14) Install stabilizer joints (1), and tighten nuts to

specified torque. When tightening, hold stud with
hexagon wrench.

Tightening torque
Stabilizer joint nut (a): 60 N·m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5
lb-ft)

15) Install right side and left side front drive shaft

assembly referring to “Front Drive Shaft Assembly
Removal and Installation: Front in Section 3A”.

16) Install suspension control arm referring to

“Suspension Control Arm Removal and Installation”.

17) Install engine under cover.
18) Install wheels (right & left) and lower hoist.
19) After installation, be sure to fill specified power

steering fluid and bleed air referring to “P/S System
Air Bleeding Procedure in Section 6C”.

20) Adjust auto leveling headlight system (if equipped),

refer to “Initialization of Auto Leveling Headlight
System in Section 9B”.

Front Suspension Frame Check

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Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.
If defective, replace.

Front Stabilizer Bar, Bushing and/or Joint
Check

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Stabilizer Bar
Inspect for damage or deformation.
If defective, replace.

Stabilizer Bushing
Inspect for damage, wear or deterioration.
If defective, replace.

Stabilizer Joint

1) Check for smooth rotation.
2) Check damages of ball stud.
3) Check damages of dust cover.

NOTE
Stabilizer joint (1) cannot be disassembled.

If there is any damage to either parts, stabilizer joint
assembly must be replaced as a complete unit.

Front Suspension Fasteners Check

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Check each bolt and nut fastening suspension parts for
tightness. Tighten loose one, if any, to specified torque,
referring to “Front Suspension Construction”.

(a)

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