stabilizer SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2003 2.G Service User Guide

YH4
GRAND
VITARA
1. Drive shaft
circlip
2. Spindle thrust
washer
3. Drive shaft
4. Wheel spindle
1. Tie-rod end
2. Knuckle
1. Strut
2. Knuckle
1. Dust cover
2. Wheel spindle
3. Knuckle
4. Inner oil seal /
knuckle cap
FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-17
KNUCKLE / WHEEL SPINDLE
REMOVAL
1) Remove wheel hub. Refer to ªWHEEL HUB (INCLUDED
WHEEL BEARING)º in this section.
2) Remove front drive shaft circlip and front spindle thrust washer
(for 4WD vehicle) or front hub cap (for 2WD vehicle).
3) Disconnect tie-rod end from knuckle.
4) Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to ªSTABILIZER BAR / BUSH-
INGSº in this section.
5) Remove ball stud nut.
6) Support lower arm with jack.
7) Remove strut bracket bolts from strut bracket.
8) By using puller, disconnect knuckle from ball stud.
9) While lowering jack, remove knuckle / wheel spindle comp.
10) Remove inner oil seal (for 4WD vehicle), knuckle cap (for 2WD
vehicle), dust cover and wheel spindle.