Suzuki Wagon R Plus RB310, Service Manual

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REAR SUSPENSION 3E-7
Lateral Rod
Installation
1) Install lateral rod (1) or (2) to rear axle (or axle housing) (3)
and vehicle body (4) referring to figure for proper installing
direction of bolt (5) and washer (6).
Tighten nuts (7) temporarily at this step.
2) Lower hoist.
3) Tighten lateral rod nuts (1) to specified torque. It is the most
desirable to have vehicle off hoist and in non-loaded condi-
tion when tightening them.
Tightening torque
Lateral rod nut (axle side) (a): 50 N
·
m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
Lateral rod nut (body side) (b): 100 N
·
m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
• When installing Rod (1) for 2WD, identify rod end by
smaller diameter “a” and install that end to vehicle
body side.
• When installing rod (2) for 4WD, identify rod end by
damper (8) and install that end to vehicle body side.
Also make sure that both dampers are directed rear-
ward of vehicle.
[A]: 2WD model
[B]: 4WD model
[A]: 2WD model
[B]: 4WD model