Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 Owner's Manual

Rear Suspension: 2C-5
Rear Shock Absorber Removal and Installation
S5JB0A2306006
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).
4) Compress the shock absorber enough to remove it
from body.
Installation
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)
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.
1
2
3
3
I5JB0A230007-01
I5JB0A230008-01
(a)
(b)
I5JB0A230081-01

Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 Specifications

General

Brand	Suzuki
Model	Grand Vitara 2005
Category	Automobile
Language	English