Suzuki Liana RH413, Service Manual

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Rear Suspension: 2C-7
Rear Strut Assembly Removal and Installation
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Removal
NOTE
When servicing component parts of strut
assembly, loosen strut upper nut a little
before removing strut assembly. This will
make service work easier. Note, however, nut
must not be removed at this point.
1) Hoist vehicle, allowing rear suspension to hang free.
2) Remove wheel.
Remove stabilizer joint (1) from strut bracket.
3) Remove E-ring (2) securing brake hose.
4) Remove ABS wheel speed sensor harness mounting
bolt (if equipped).
5) Remove strut bracket bolts and nuts. And then take
brake hose off strut bracket using care not to deform
brake pipe.
6) Remove strut support nuts (1).
Hold strut by hand so that it will not fall off.
7) Remove strut assembly.
Installation
1) Install strut by reversing Removal procedure. Insert
bracket bolts in such a direction as shown in figure.
2) Torque all fasteners to specification.
Tightening torque
Strut support nut (a): 28 N·m (2.8 kgf-m, 20.5 lb-
ft)
Strut bracket nut (b): 90 N·m (9.0 kgf-m, 65.0 lb-
ft)
Stabilizer joint nut (c): 50 N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.5
lb-ft)
NOTE
• Do not twist brake hose when installing it.
Install E-ring (1) as far as it fits to bracket
(2) as shown.
• Strut bracket nut (for 12.9 strength bolt) is
pre-coated with friction stabilizer and
provided with marks indicating the
strength class. Never reuse this nut to
prevent it from loosening. Be sure to
replace nut with a new one whenever
loosening once.
• Be sure to use a bolt and nut in the right
combination which is specified.
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