Suzuki GA413, Service Manual

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1. Strut support cap
2. Strut nut
3. Strut lock washer
4. Strut rebound stopper
5. Strut support
6. Strut rubber support
7. Strut bearing seat 8. Strut bearing
9. Spring upper seat
10. Spring seat
11. Bump stopper
12. Coil spring
13. Strut assembly
1. Strut bracket nut
2. Strut support nut 3. E-ring
4. Bracket end surface
3D1-12 FRONT SUSPENSION (4WD)
D
Install bump stopper (11) onto strut rod. Refer to the left figure for
installing direction.
D
Clean strut bearing (8) and install it on spring upper seat (9). Refer
to figure at left for installing direction.
D
Wash bearing seat (7) and install it as shown.
D
On bearing seat, install rebound stopper (4), strut support (5) and
rubber support (6) in this sequence. Refer to the figure for instal-
ling directions. Tighten strut nut (2) to specified torque and then
apply water-proof coating (paint or lacquer) all around nut and
strut rod screw part.
NOTE:
As shown at the left, have sections
“ A ” and “ B ” of strut sup-
port rubber caught by strut support securely.
Tightening Torque
(a): 50 N
.
m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
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Recheck that stepped part of spring seat (9) and spring end (12)
are in place to each other as described.
INSTALLATION
1) Install strut by reversing removal procedure. Insert bolts in such
a direction as shown.
2) Torque all fasteners to specification.
Tightening Torque
(a): 73 N
.
m (7.3 kg-m, 53.0 lb-ft)
(b): 95 N
.
m (9.5 kg-m, 69.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Don
’ t twist brake hose when installing it.
Install E-ring as far as it fits to bracket as shown.