Suzuki 2006 SX4, Service Manual

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2B-17 Front Suspension:
Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or
Bushing Removal and Installation (2WD Model)
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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 removing 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) Disconnect steering lower shaft from pinion shaft
referring to “Steering Lower Shaft Removal and
Installation in Section 6B”.
5) Hoist vehicle and remove front wheels.
6) Remove exhaust No.1, No.2 and center pipes
referring to “Exhaust System Components in Section
1K”.
7) Remove suspension control arms and disconnect
stabilizer joints.
8) Disconnect tie-rod end from steering knuckle
referring to “Tie-Rod End Removal and Installation in
Section 6C”.
9) Disconnect torque sensor connector and P/S motor
connector from steering gear case referring to
“Steering Gear Case Assembly Removal and
Installation in Section 6C”.
10) Support engine assembly by using chain hoist (1).
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 and steering gear
case.
14) Remove steering gear case assembly from front
suspension frame.
15) Remove stabilizer bar (1) with bushing from
suspension frame (2).
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