Rear Shock Absorber Removal And Installation - Suzuki Grand Vitara 2011 Manual

2C-5 Rear Suspension:

Rear Shock Absorber Removal and Installation

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).
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4) Compress the shock absorber enough to remove it
from body.
Installation
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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)
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CAUTION
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• If shock absorber bolts are reused, apply
engine oil to thread, bearing and trunk
surface.
• It is the most desirable to have vehicle off
hoist and in non-loaded condition when
tightening them.
(a)
(b)
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