suspension SUZUKI SX4 2006 1.G Service User Guide

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25) Remove engine right mounting bracket (1) and
engine left mounting bush bolt (2).
26) Remove suspension frame mounting bolts and (1)
front lower cross member bolts (2).27) Lower engine with transaxle, front suspension frame,
front lower cross member, transfer (for 4WD model)
and steering gear case.
CAUTION!
Before lowering engine, in order to avoid
damage to A/C compressor, make clearance
by rising it.

28) Disconnect steering gear case from suspension
frame referring to “Steering Gear Case Assembly
Components in Section 6C”, if necessary.
29) Disconnect transfer from suspension frame referring
to “Transfer Dismounting and Remounting in Section
3C”, if necessary.
30) Disconnect transaxle from engine referring to
“Manual Transaxle Unit Dismounting and
Remounting in Section 5B” or “Automatic Transaxle
Unit Dismounting and Remounting in Section 5A”, if
necessary.
31) Remove clutch cover and clutch disk referring to
“Clutch Cover, Clutch Disc and Flywheel Removal
and Installation in Section 5C”, if necessary.
Installation
1) Install clutch cover and clutch disk referring to
“Clutch Cover, Clutch Disc and Flywheel Removal
and Installation in Section 5C”, if removed.
2) Connect transaxle to engine referring to “Manual
Transaxle Unit Dismounting and Remounting in
Section 5B” or “Automatic Transaxle Unit
Dismounting and Remounting in Section 5A”, if
removed.
3) Connect transfer to suspension frame referring to
“Transfer Dismounting and Remounting in Section
3C”, if removed.
4) Connect steering gear case to suspension frame
referring to “Steering Gear Case Assembly
Components in Section 6C”, if removed.
5) Lift engine with transaxle, front suspension frame,
front lower cross member, transfer and steering gear
case into engine compartment with jack.
CAUTION!
Before lifting engine, in order to avoid
damage to A/C compressor, make clearance
by rising it.

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6) Install engine right mounting bracket (1) and engine
left mounting bush bolt (2), and then tighten bolt and
nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Engine right mounting bracket nut (a): 65 N·m (
6.5 kgf-m, 47.0 lb-ft)
Engine right mounting bush bolt (b): 55 N·m (5.5
kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
Engine left mounting bush bolt (c): 85 N·m (8.5
kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
7) Install suspension frame mounting bolts (1) and front
lower cross member bolts (2). And then tighten bolts
to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Suspension frame mounting bolt (a): 150 N·m (
15.0 kgf-m, 108.5 lb-ft)
Front lower cross member bolt (b): 55 N·m (5.5
kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)8) Connect steering lower shaft from pinion shaft
referring to “Steering Lower Shaft Removal and
Installation in Section 6B”.
9) Connect propeller shaft referring to “Propeller Shaft
Assembly Removal and Installation in Section 3D”
(for 4WD model)
10) Install exhaust No.1, No.2 and center pipes referring
to “Exhaust System Components in Section 1K”.
11) Reverse disconnected hoses, cables and electric
wires for connection noting the following.
• Tighten bolts and nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Starting motor terminal nut (a): 11 N·m (1.1 kgf-
m, 8.0 lb-ft)
Generator terminal nut (b): 5 N·m (0.5 kgf-m, 4.0
lb-ft)
Battery ground bolt (c): 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.0
lb-ft)
Ground terminal bolt (d): 11 N·m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.0
lb-ft)
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12) Install oil pressure switch bracket (1).
13) Connect right and left drive shaft joints to differential
gear referring to “Front Drive Shaft Assembly
Removal and Installation in Section 3A”.
14) Install suspension control arm referring to
“Suspension Control Arm / Bushing Removal and
Installation in Section 2B”.
15) Install cylinder upper cover (1).16) Install A/C compressor to its bracket (if equipped)
referring to “Compressor Assembly Removal and
Installation in Section 7B” or “Compressor Assembly
Removal and Installation in Section 7B”.
17) Adjust A/C compressor drive belt referring to
“Compressor Drive Belt Removal and Installation in
Section 7B” or “Compressor Drive Belt Removal and
Installation in Section 7B”.
18) Install air cleaner assembly referring to “Air Cleaner
Assembly Removal and Installation”.
19) Check to ensure that all removed parts are back in
place. Reinstall any necessary parts which have not
been reinstalled.
20) Refill cooling system with coolant referring to
“Cooling System Flush and Refill in Section 1F”.
21) Refill engine with engine oil referring to “Engine Oil
and Filter Change in Section 0B”.
22) Refill transaxle oil referring to “Manual Transaxle Oil
Change in Section 5B” or “A/T Fluid Change in
Section 5A”.
23) Refill transfer oil referring to “Transfer Oil Change in
Section 3C”.
24) Install battery and battery tray with ECM.
25) Connect ECM wire harness.
26) Connect positive and negative cable at battery.
27) Install right and left side engine under covers.
28) Verify that there is no fuel leakage, coolant leakage,
oil leakage and exhaust gas leakage at each
connection.
2. Exhaust manifold
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Honing or Reboring Cylinders
1) When any cylinder needs reboring, all other
cylinders must also be rebored at the same time.
2) Select oversized piston according to amount of
cylinder wear.
Oversize piston specification
Oversize 0.50: 78.453 – 78.468 mm (3.0887 –
3.0893 in.)
3) Using micrometer, measure piston diameter.
Measurement position for piston diameter
“a”: 19.5 mm (0.77 in.)4) Rebore and hone cylinder to the following
dimension.
NOTE
Before reboring, install all main bearing caps
in place and tighten to specification to avoid
distortion of bearing bores.

Cylinder bore diameter to be rebored
Oversize 0.50: 78.500 – 78.514 mm (3.0906 –
3.0911 in.)
5) Measure piston clearance after honing.
Piston clearance
0.032 – 0.061 mm (0.0013 – 0.0024 in.)
Specifications
Tightening Torque SpecificationsS6RW0D1407001
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Fastening partTightening torque
Note
N⋅mkgf-mlb-ft
Camshaft housing bolt Tighten 11 N⋅m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft) by the
specified procedure) / )
EVAP canister purge valve bracket bolt 5 0.5 4.0) / )
Cylinder head cover bolt Tighten 8 N⋅m (0.8 kgf-m, 6.0 lb-ft) by the
specified procedure)
Engine right mounting bracket nut 65 6.5 47.0)
Engine right mounting bush bolt 55 5.5 40.0)
Engine left mounting bush bolt 85 8.5 61.5)
Suspension frame mounting bolt 150 15.0 108.5)
Front lower cross member bolt 55 5.5 40.0)
Starting motor terminal nut 11 1.1 8.0)
Generator terminal nut 5 0.5 4.0)
Battery ground bolt 25 2.5 18.0)
Ground terminal bolt 11 1.1 8.0)
Timing chain cover bolt 25 2.5 18.0)
Timing chain cover nut 25 2.5 18.0)
Cap bolt 25 2.5 18.0)
Oil gallery pipe No.2 and No.3 bolt 11 1.1 8.0)
Crankshaft pulley bolt 150 15.0 108.5)
Oil control valve mounting nut 11 1.1 8.0)
Oil gallery pipe No.1 bolt 30 3.0 21.5)
Timing chain No.1 guide bolt 11 1.1 8.0)
Timing chain tensioner bolt 25 2.5 18.0)
Timing chain tensioner adjuster bolt 11 1.1 8.0)
Intake cam timing sprocket bolt 60 6.0 43.5)
Camshaft housing bolt 11 1.1 8.0)
Venturi plug 5 0.5 3.5)
Cylinder head bolt for M8 Tighten 25 N⋅m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.0 lb-ft) by the
specified procedure)

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Section 2
CONTENTS
Suspension
Precautions ................................................. 2-1
Precautions............................................................. 2-1
Precautions on Suspension .................................. 2-1
Suspension General Diagnosis.............. 2A-1
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ............ 2A-1
Suspension, Wheels and Tires Symptom
Diagnosis .......................................................... 2A-1
Specifications....................................................... 2A-3
Wheel Alignment Specifications .......................... 2A-3
Front Suspension .................................... 2B-1
General Description ............................................. 2B-1
Front Suspension Construction ........................... 2B-1
Front Wheel Alignment Construction .................. 2B-2
Repair Instructions .............................................. 2B-2
Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and
Adjustment ........................................................ 2B-2
Front Strut Assembly Components ..................... 2B-4
Front Strut Assembly Removal and
Installation ......................................................... 2B-5
Front Strut Assembly Disassembly and
Reassembly ...................................................... 2B-7
Front Strut Assembly Check ............................... 2B-8
Front Wheel Hub and Steering Knuckle
Components...................................................... 2B-9
Front Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle and
Wheel Bearing Removal and Installation .......... 2B-9
Front Wheel Hub, Disc, Bolt and Bearing
Check .............................................................. 2B-14
Suspension Control Arm / Bushing Removal
and Installation ................................................ 2B-14
Suspension Control Arm / Bushing
Disassembly and Assembly ............................ 2B-15
Suspension Control Arm / Steering Knuckle
Check .............................................................. 2B-16
Suspension Control Arm Bushing Check .......... 2B-16
Suspension Control Arm Joint Check ............... 2B-16
Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/
or Bushing Components ................................. 2B-17
Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/
or Bushing Removal and Installation .............. 2B-18
Front Suspension Frame Check ....................... 2B-20
Front Stabilizer Bar, Bushing and/or Joint
Check .............................................................. 2B-20Front Suspension Fasteners Check .................. 2B-20
Specifications .....................................................2B-21
Tightening Torque Specifications ...................... 2B-21
Special Tools and Equipment ...........................2B-22
Recommended Service Material ....................... 2B-22
Special Tool ...................................................... 2B-22
Rear Suspension ..................................... 2C-1
Repair Instructions ..............................................2C-1
Rear Suspension Components ...........................2C-1
Rear Shock Absorber Removal and
Installation .........................................................2C-2
Rear Shock Absorber Inspection ........................2C-3
Rear Shock Absorber Bush Inspection ...............2C-3
Rear Coil Spring Removal and Installation .........2C-4
Spring Upper Seat / Spring Lower Seat
Inspection ..........................................................2C-5
Rear Axle Removal and Installation ....................2C-6
Rear Axle and Coil Spring Inspection .................2C-7
Rear Axle Bush Inspection ..................................2C-7
Rear Wheel Disc, Bolt and Bearing Inspection ....2C-7
Rear Wheel Hub Assembly Removal and
Installation .........................................................2C-8
Specifications .....................................................2C-10
Tightening Torque Specifications ......................2C-10
Wheels and Tires ..................................... 2D-1
General Description .............................................2D-1
Tires Description .................................................2D-1
Wheels Description .............................................2D-2
Irregular and/or Premature Wear Description .....2D-3
Wear Indicators Description ................................2D-3
Radial Tire Waddle Description...........................2D-3
Radial Tire Lead / Pull Description ......................2D-4
Balancing Wheels Description ............................2D-4
Repair Instructions ..............................................2D-5
Wheel Discs Inspection .......................................2D-5
Wheel Balance Inspection and Adjustment.........2D-5
Tire Rotation........................................................2D-5
Wheel (with Tire) Removal and Installation.........2D-6
Tire Mounting and Dismounting ..........................2D-6
Tire Repair ..........................................................2D-6
Specifications .......................................................2D-7
Wheels and Tires Specifications .........................2D-7
Tightening Torque Specifications ........................2D-7

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Suspension
Precautions
Precautions
Precautions on SuspensionS6RW0D2000001
Suspension Caution
Refer to “Suspension Caution in Section 00”.
Wheels and Tires Caution
Refer to “Wheels and Tires Caution in Section 00”.
General Precautions
Refer to “General Precautions in Section 00”.
Vehicle Lifting Points
Refer to “Vehicle Lifting Points in Section 0A”.
Fastener Caution
Refer to “Fastener Caution in Section 00”.
Fastener Information
Refer to “Fasteners Information in Section 0A”.
Brake Caution
Refer to “Brake Caution in Section 00”.

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Suspension
Suspension General Diagnosis
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Suspension, Wheels and Tires Symptom DiagnosisS6RW0D2104001
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Vehicle pulls (Leads)Mismatched or uneven tiresReplace tires.
Tires not adequately inflatedAdjust tire pressure.
Broken or sagging coil springsReplace coil springs.
Radial tire lateral forceReplace tire.
Disturbed wheel alignmentCheck and adjust wheel alignment.
Brake dragging in one road wheelRepair brake.
Loose, bent or broken front or rear
suspension partsTighten or replace related suspension parts.
Abnormal or excessive
tire wearSagging or broken coil springReplace coil spring.
Tire out of balanceAdjust balance or replace tire.
Disturbed wheel alignmentCheck and adjust wheel alignment.
Faulty strut (shock absorber)Replace strut (shock absorber).
Hard drivingReplace tires.
Overloaded vehicleReplace tires.
Not rotated tiresReplace or rotate tires.
Worn or loose wheel bearingReplace wheel bearing.
Wobbly wheel or tireReplace wheel or tire.
Tires not adequately inflatedAdjust tire pressure.
Front suspension frame and/or
suspension control arm are transformedCheck and replace.
Wheel trampBlister or bump on tireReplace tire.
Improper strut (shock absorber) actionReplace strut (shock absorber).
Shimmy, shake or
vibrationTire or wheel out of balanceBalance wheel or replace tire and/or wheel.
Loosen wheel bearingsReplace wheel bearings.
Worn tie-rod endsReplace tie-rod ends.
Worn lower ball jointsReplace suspension control arm.
Excessive wheel runoutRepair or replace wheel and/or tire.
Blister or bump on tireReplace tire.
Excessively loaded radial runout of tire /
wheel assemblyReplace tire or wheel.
Disturbed wheel alignmentCheck and adjust wheel alignment.
Loose or worn steering linkageTighten or replace steering linkage.
Abnormal noise, front endWorn, sticky or loose tie-rod ends, lower
ball joints, tie-rod inside ball joints or
drive shaft jointsReplace tie-rod end, suspension arm, tie-rod
or drive shaft joint.
Damaged struts or mountingsRepair or replace struts or mountings.
Worn suspension arm bushingsReplace suspension arm bushings.
Loose stabilizer barTighten bolts or nuts and/or replace bushes.
Loose wheel boltsTighten wheel bolts.
Loose suspension bolts or nutsTighten suspension bolts or nuts.
Broken or damaged wheel bearingsReplace wheel bearings.
Broken suspension springsReplace suspension springs.
Worn strut bearingsReplace strut bearing.
Malfunction of Power Steering SystemCheck and correct malfunction.
Low or uneven trim height
NOTE
See NOTE *1.

Broken or sagging coil springsReplace coil springs.
Over loadedCheck loading.
Incorrect coil springsReplace coil spring.
Tires not adequately inflatedAdjust tire pressure.
Ride too softFaulty strut (shock absorber)Replace strut (shock absorber).
Suspension bottomsOverloadedCheck loading.
Faulty strut (shock absorber)Replace strut (shock absorber).
Incorrect, broken or sagging coil springsReplace coil spring.

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NOTE
*1: Right-to-left trim height (“H”) difference should be within 15 mm (0.6 in.) with curb weight. (same
with rear side.)

Body leans or sways in
cornersLoose stabilizer barTighten stabilizer bar bolts or nuts, or replace
bushes.
Faulty strut (shock absorber) or
mountingReplace strut (shock absorber) or tighten
mounting.
Broken or sagging coil springsReplace coil springs.
OverloadedCheck loading.
Cupped tiresFront struts defectiveReplace struts.
Worn wheel bearingsReplace wheel bearings.
Excessive tire or wheel run-outReplace tire and/or wheel.
Worn ball jointsReplace suspension control arm.
Tire out of balanceAdjust tire balance. Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
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Specifications
Wheel Alignment SpecificationsS6RW0D2107001
To e “b” – “a”
Front: IN 1 ± 1 mm (IN 0.0393 ± 0.0393 (in.))
Rear: IN 5 ± 5 mm (IN 0.1969 ± 0.1969 (in.))
Toe (degree) (Each wheel)
“d”
Front: IN 1’ ± 2’ (Reference information)
Rear: IN 17’ ± 17’ (Reference information)
Camber
“c”
Front: –10’ ± 1°
Rear: –1° ± 1°
Caster
Front: 3° 40’ ± 2°Side Slip (On one person)
Front: 0 to IN 3.0 mm/m (0 to IN 0.118 (in./3.3 ft))
(Reference information)
Steering Angle (Turning Angle)
Inside: 36.0° ± 2°
Outside: 32.1° (Reference information)
NOTE
• Toe value in the specification table was
measured by using a toe-in gauge.
• Rear toe, front camber, rear camber and
front caster are not adjustable.

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Suspension
Front Suspension
General Description
Front Suspension ConstructionS6RW0D2201001
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1. Front strut assembly 8. Front suspension frame : 200 N⋅m (20.0 kgf-m, 145.0 lb-ft)
2. Front drive shaft 9. Suspension control arm : 23 N⋅m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
3. Steering knuckle : 140 N⋅m (14.0 kgf-m, 101.5 lb-ft) : 95 N⋅m (9.5 kgf-m, 69.0 lb-ft)
4. Front wheel hub : 150 N⋅m (15.0 kgf-m, 108.5 lb-ft) : 55 N⋅m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
5. Stabilizer joint : 50 N⋅m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.5 lb-ft) : Do not reuse.
6. Stabilizer bar : 45 N⋅m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft) F: Forward
7. Tie-rod : 60 N⋅m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lb-ft)