Suzuki Grand Vitara JB416 / JB420 / JB419. Manual — part 217

2B-12 Front Suspension:

2) Connect steering knuckle to suspension control arm

referring to “Steering Knuckle Removal and
Installation”.

3) Tighten suspension control arm nuts to specified

torque with vehicle weight on suspension.

CAUTION

!

It is the most desirable to have vehicle off
hoist and in non-loaded condition when
tightening them.

Tightening torque
Suspension control arm nut: 135 N·m (13.5 kgf-
m, 98.0 lb-ft)

Suspension Control Arm / Bushing
Disassembly and Assembly

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Disassembly

1) Remove rubber stopper (1).
2) Cut rubber (2) of flange of suspension control arm

front bushing.

3) Using grinder (3), grind off flange (4) of front

bushing.

CAUTION

!

Be careful not to damage suspension control
arm (5) when grinding flange (4) of front
bushing with grinder.

4) Push out bushing by using hydraulic press (2) and

special tools.

Special tool
(A): 09945–55410
(B): 09913–75821

Assembly

CAUTION

!

Apply grease (included in the repair kit) to
ball joint and inside of ball stud boot when
the ball stud boot is replaced.

1) Front bushing

Press-fit front bushing (1) by using special tools and
press (2).

Special tool
(A): 09945–55410
(B): 09913–75821

CAUTION

!

Be sure to use new bushing.

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(A)

(B)

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(B)

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(A)

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Front Suspension: 2B-13

2) Install rubber stopper (1).

Suspension Control Arm / Steering Knuckle
Check

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

Suspension Control Arm Bushing Check

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Inspect for damage, wear or deterioration.
If defective, replace bushing.

Suspension Control Arm Joint Check

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• Check smooth rotation of ball stud.
• Check damages of ball stud.
• Check damages of dust cover.

NOTE
Suspension control arm and arm joint cannot
be separated.

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

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2B-14 Front Suspension:

Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushings Components

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7

3

2

5

1

8

8

7

(a)

4

6

(b)

9

(b)

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11

(b)

F

(c)

(d)

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F: Forward

6. Stabilizer joint nut

12. Stabilizer mount

1. Stabilizer bar

7. Suspension control arm

: 50 N

⋅m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.5 lb-ft)

2. Stabilizer bushing

8. Control arm mounting bolt

: If bolt is reused, apply engine oil to thread, bearing and
trunk surface.

: 135 N

⋅m (13.5 kgf-m, 98.0 lb-ft)

3. Stabilizer mounting bracket

9. Control arm nut

: If bolt is reused, apply engine oil to thread and bearing.

: 60 N

⋅m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5lb-ft)

4. Stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolt

10. Suspension frame

: 55 N

⋅m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)

5. Stabilizer joint

11. Suspension frame mounting bolt

: If bolt is reused, apply engine oil to thread, bearing and
trunk surface.

Front Suspension: 2B-15

Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or
Bushings Removal and Installation

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Removal

1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheels (right & left).
2) Drain front differential oil (if equipped).
3) Take out P/S fluid in reservoir with syringe or such.
4) Remove engine under cover.
5) Remove suspension control arm referring to

“Suspension Control Arm Removal and Installation”.

6) Remove right side and left side front drive shaft

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

7) Remove stabilizer joints (1). When loosening joint

nut, hold stud with hexagon wrench.

8) Disconnect front fender lining clip (1) (auto leveling

headlight model).

9) Disconnect front height sensor connector (1) (auto

leveling headlight model) and then detach clip (2).

10) Disconnect steering lower shaft from pinion shaft

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

11) Detach P/S oil line from suspension frame and P/S

gear case assembly referring to the figure in “P/S
Hose / Pipe Components in Section 6C”.

12) Remove front propeller shaft (if equipped) referring

to “Propeller Shaft Removal and Installation in
Section 3D”.

13) Fix radiator (2) to body with rope (1) to avoid the

radiator (2) fall off when front suspension frame
lowered.

14) Support engine assembly as follows.

a) Remove hood referring to “Hood Removal and

Installation in Section 9J”.

b) Support engine assemble by using chain hoist.

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