Suzuki 2006 SX4, Service Manual

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Front Suspension: 2B-8
If conditions of struts are in doubt, compare them with
known-good vehicle or strut.
• Inspect bearing for wear, abnormal noise or gripping.
If defective, replace.
• Inspect coil spring seat for cracks or deformation.
If defective, replace.
• Inspect bump stopper for deterioration.
If defective, replace.
• Inspect rebound stopper and strut mount for wear,
cracks or deformation.
If defective, replace.
Front Wheel Hub and Steering Knuckle Components
S6RW0C2206006
Front Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle and Wheel
Bearing Removal and Installation
S6RW0C2206007
CAUTION
!
When removing and installing steering
knuckle assembly, be careful not to damage
dust boots of control arm joint by drive shaft
dust cover and brake dust cover.
Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Uncaulk drive shaft nut (1).
3) Depress foot brake pedal and hold it. Remove drive
shaft nut (1).
(a) 5
6
4
3
7
2
1
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1. Front wheel hub 4. Steering knuckle 7. Dust cover
2. Circlip 5. Drive shaft nut
: Calk, after tightening.
: 200 N
⋅
m (20.0 kgf-m, 145.0 lb-ft)
3. Wheel bearing
: Face grooved rubber seal side to wheel hub.
6. Hub bolt : Do not reuse.
I5JB0A220013-01