Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 1023

NOTE
Do not loosen the castle nut for cotter pin
installation.
6. Tighten the castle nut enough to allow for cotter pin
installation.
NOTE
The cotter pin must not contact the wheel
speed sensor or drive axle.
7. Install a new cotter pin.
8. Install the outer tie rod end to the knuckle. Refer to
"Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement:
".
NOTE
Do not allow the stabilizer link ball stud to
rotate while installing the link nut.
9. Position the stabilizer shaft link to the strut assembly
and install the nut.
Tightening torque
Tighten the nut to 65 N⋅m (48 lb ft).
10. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to
"Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement".
11. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to "Tire and Wheel
Removal and Installation: ".
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Perform a wheel alignment. Refer to "Measuring
Wheel Alignment".
Measuring Wheel Alignment
Steering and vibration complaints are not always the
result of improper alignment. One possible cause is
wheel and tire imbalance. Another possibility is tire lead
due to worn or improperly manufactured tires. Lead/pull
is defined as follows: At a constant highway speed on a
typical straight road, lead/pull is the amount of effort
required at the steering wheel to maintain the vehicle's
straight path. Lead is the vehicle deviation from a
straight path on a level road without pressure on the
steering wheel. Refer to "Radial Tire Lead/Pull
Correction: " in order to determine if the vehicle has a tire
lead problem.
Before performing any adjustment affecting wheel
alignment, perform the following inspections and
adjustments in order to ensure correct alignment
readings:
• Inspect the tires for the proper inflation and irregular
tire wear. Refer to "Vehicle Certification, Tire Placard,
Anti-Theft, and Service Parts ID Label: " and "Tire
Diagnosis - Irregular or Premature Wear: ".
• Inspect the runout of the wheels and the tires. Refer to
"Tire and Wheel Runout Specifications: ".
• Inspect the wheel bearings for backlash and
excessive play. Refer to "Wheel Bearings Diagnosis:
".
• Inspect the ball joints and tie rod ends for looseness
or wear.
• Inspect the control arms and stabilizer shaft for
looseness or wear.
• Inspect the steering gear for looseness at the frame.
Refer to "Fastener Tightening Specifications - Power
Steering System: ".
• Inspect the struts/shock absorbers for wear, leaks,
and any noticeable noises. Refer to "Suspension Strut
and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle: ".
• Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to "Trim Height
Inspection: ".
• Inspect the steering wheel for excessive drag or poor
return due to stiff or rusted linkage or suspension
components.
• Inspect the fuel level. The fuel tank should be full or
the vehicle should have a compensating load added.
Front Suspension: 2B-25