Suzuki 2009 LT-A500XP, Service Manual

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Front Suspension: 2B-10
3) Set the steering knuckle (3) and install the
suspension upper arm (4).
4) Tighten the suspension upper arm pivot nut (5) and
shock absorber mounting nut (6).
5) Tighten the steering knuckle end nut and tie-rod end
nut, and then install the wheel hub. Refer to “Front
Wheel Hub / Steering Knuckle Removal and
Installation (Page 2B-4)”.
6) Tighten the front shock absorber lower mounting nut
(6) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Front shock absorber mounting nut (Lower) (a):
60 N·m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lbf-ft)
7) Install the brake hose. Refer to “Front Brake Hose
Removal and Installation: in Section 4A” .
8) Install the inner fender. Refer to “Front Side
Exterior Parts Removal and Installation: in
Section 9D”
.
9) Install the front wheel assembly. Refer to “Front /
Rear Wheel Removal and Installation: in Section
2D”
.
10) Keep a vehicle on a level ground. Next loosen each
pivot nut and tighten them to the specified torque
again.
Tightening torque
Suspension arm pivot nut (Lower): 65 N·m (6.5
kgf-m, 47.0 lbf-ft)
Suspension arm pivot nut (Upper): 60 N·m (6.0
kgf-m, 43.5 lbf-ft)
Steering Knuckle End Inspection
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• Inspect the steering knuckle end for wear or damage.
If any defects are found, replace the front lower
knuckle end with a new one.
• Inspect front lower knuckle end for movement. If there
are any abnormalities, replace the front lower knuckle
end with a new one.
UPPER
LOWER
3
5
6
4
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(a)
6
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