Suzuki RA410, Manual

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3D
FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-1
SECTION 3D
FRONT SUSPENSION
NOTE:
All front suspension fasteners are an important attaching part in that it could affect the performance of
vital parts and systems, and/or could result in major repair expense. They must be replaced with one
of the same part number or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a re-
placement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during
reassembly to assure proper retention of this part.
Never attempt to heat, quench or straighten any front suspension part. Replace it with a new part, or
damage to the part may result.
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 3D- 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS 3D- 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnosis Table 3D- 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushing Check 3D- 4 . . . . . . .
Strut Assembly Check 3D- 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension Control Arm/Steering
Knuckle Check 3D- 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension Control Arm Bushing
Check 3D- 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension Control Arm Joint Check 3D- 5 . . . . . .
Front Suspension Fasteners Check 3D- 5 . . . . . . .
Wheel Disc, Nut And Bearing Check 3D- 5 . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 3D- 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Strut Assembly 3D- 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushing 3D-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Hub and Steering Knuckle 3D-12 . . . . . . . . .
Suspension Control Arm/Bushing 3D-16 . . . . . . . . .
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL 3D-19 . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS 3D-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The front suspension is the strut type independent suspension. The upper end of a strut is anchored to the vehicle
body by a strut support. The strut and strut support are isolated by a rubber mount. A strut bearing is also installed
a little lower to the rubber mount.
The lower end of the strut is connected to the upper end of a steering knuckle and lower end of knuckle is attached
to the strut of a ball joint which is incorporated in a unit with a suspension control arm. And connected to this steering
knuckle is the tie rod end.
Thus, movement of the steering wheel is transmitted to the tie rod end and then to the knuckle, eventually causing
the wheel-and-tire to move. In this operation, with the movement of the knuckle, the strut also rotates by means
of the strut bearing and lower ball joint.