Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar And/Or Bushing Removal And Installation - Suzuki 2006 SX4 Service Manual

Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or
Bushing Removal and Installation
WARNING
!
When supporting and installing front
suspension frame, be sure to apply some
supporting equipment (such as mission jack)
at well-balanced position in the center
section of front suspension frame so as to
prevent from its drop. Otherwise drop and
injure.
CAUTION
!
When removal and installing suspension
control arm, be careful not to damage dust
boots of suspension control arm joint by
drive shaft dust cover and brake dust cover.
Removal
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Remove air cleaner assembly referring to "Air
Cleaner Assembly Removal and Installation in
Section 1D".
3) Remove hood referring to "Hood Removal and
Installation in Section 9J".
4) Hoist vehicle and remove front wheels.
5) Remove exhaust No.1, No.2 and center pipes
referring to "Exhaust System Components in Section
1K".
6) Remove steering gear case mounting bolt referring
to "Steering Gear Case Assembly Components in
Section 6C".
7) Fix steering gear case to body with rope to avoid the
steering gear case fall off when front suspension
frame is lowered.
8) Remove suspension control arms and disconnect
stabilizer joints.
9) Support engine assembly by using chain hoist (1).
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10) Remove engine rear mounting nut and mounting
member nut referring to "Engine Mountings
Components in Section 1D".
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11) Support front suspension frame (2) with mission jack
(1).
12) Remove engine rear mounting, mounting member
bolt and front suspension frame mounting bolts (1).
13) Lower front suspension frame.
14) Remove stabilizer bar (1) with bushing from
suspension frame (2).
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Front Suspension:
1
1
2
1
2B-18
2
1
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