wheel bolt torque SUZUKI SX4 2006 1.G Service User Guide

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12) Install exhaust No.1, No.2 and center pipe referring
to “Exhaust System Components in Section 1K”.
13) Install wheel and tighten nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
14) Install air cleaner assembly referring to “Air Cleaner
Assembly Removal and Installation in Section 1D”.
15) Install hood referring to “Hood Removal and
Installation in Section 9J”.
16) Lower hoist and vehicle in unloaded condition,
tighten suspension control arm bolts to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Suspension control arm bolt: 95 N·m (9.5 kgf-m,
69.0 lb-ft)
17) Connect negative (–) cable at battery.
18) Confirm front wheel alignment referring to “Front
Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment”.
Front Suspension Frame CheckS6RW0D2206017
Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.
If defective, replace.
Front Stabilizer Bar, Bushing and/or Joint
Check
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Stabilizer Bar
Inspect for damage or deformation.
If defective, replace.Stabilizer Bushing
Inspect for damage, wear or deterioration.
If defective, replace.
Stabilizer Joint
1) Check for smooth rotation.
2) Check damages of ball stud.
3) Check damages of dust cover.
NOTE
Stabilizer joint (1) cannot be disassembled.

If there is any damage to either parts, stabilizer joint
must be replaced as a complete unit.
Front Suspension Fasteners CheckS6RW0D2206019
Check each bolt and nut fastening suspension parts for
tightness. Tighten loose one, if any, to specified torque,
referring to “Front Suspension Construction”.
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Specifications
Tightening Torque SpecificationsS6RW0D2207001
NOTE
The specified tightening torque is also described in the following.
“Front Suspension Construction”
“Front Strut Assembly Components”
“Front Wheel Hub and Steering Knuckle Components”
“Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushing Components”

Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “Fasteners Information in Section 0A”. Fastening partTightening torque
Note
N⋅mkgf-mlb-ft
Tie-rod end lock nut 45 4.5 32.5)
Strut bracket nut 140 14.0 101.5) / )
Brake hose mounting bolt 26 2.6 19.0)
Stabilizer joint nut 50 5.0 36.5) / )
Strut nut 50 5.0 36.5)
Wheel nut 85 8.5 61.5) / ) / ) / ) / )
Strut support lower nut 55 5.5 40.0)
Suspension arm ball joint bolt 60 6.0 43.5)
Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt 11 1.1 8.0)
Tie-rod end nut 45 4.5 32.5)
Caliper carrier bolt 85 8.5 61.5)
Drive shaft nut 200 20.0 145.0)
Suspension control arm bolt 95 9.5 69.0) / )
Stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolt Tighten 23 N⋅m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lb-ft) to
specified procedure)
Front suspension frame mounting bolt 150 15.0 108.5)

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Installation
1) Install spring upper seat (1) to vehicle body and
lower seat (2) to rear axle.
CAUTION!
For proper installing direction of spring
upper seat (1) and spring lower seat (2), refer
to the figure.

2) Install coil spring (3) on spring lower seat (2) of rear
axle and place coil spring end (4) onto spring lower
seat (2) as shown in figure.
3) Jack up rear axle and then install shock absorbers
(1) lower end to rear axle.
Install washers and tighten shock absorber lower
nuts (2) temporarily at this step.4) Remove floor jacks from rear axle.
5) Remount rear differential (4WD model) referring to
“Rear Differential Dismounting and Remounting in
Section 3B”.
6) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
7) Lower hoist and bounce vehicle up and down
several times to stabilize suspension.
8) Tighten absorber lower nuts and rear axle bolts to
specified torque.
NOTE
When tightening these nuts and bolts, be
sure that vehicle is not on hoist and in
unloaded condition.

Tightening torque
Rear shock absorber lower nut: 90 N·m (9.0 kgf-
m, 65.0 lb-ft)
Rear axle bolt: 73 N·m (7.3 kgf-m, 53.0 lb-ft)
9) Install rear fender lining.
Spring Upper Seat / Spring Lower Seat
Inspection
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Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.
Replace any defective part.[A]: Left side F: Vehicle forward
[B]: Right side “a”: 10 mm max
U: Up ward
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Rear Axle Removal and InstallationS6RW0D2306007
CAUTION!
Do not drop brake fluid onto painted surface.
Painted surfaces will be damaged.

Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove exhaust center pipe and
muffler.
2) Disconnect rear height sensor link (if equipped) from
rear axle referring to “Height Sensor Removal and
Installation (If Equipped) in Section 9B”.
3) Remove rear wheel, rear brake drum and rear wheel
hub referring to “Removal” under “Rear Wheel Hub
Assembly Removal and Installation”.
4) Disconnect brake pipe (1) from brake flexible hoses
(2) and remove E-rings (3).
5) Remove coil springs referring to “Rear Coil Spring
Removal and Installation”.
6) Disconnect wheel speed sensor clamp (1) and
parking brake cable nuts (2) from rear axle.
7) While supporting rear axle at both ends, remove rear
axle bolts and then remove rear axle from chassis by
lowering floor jack gradually.
8) Remove brake pipes from rear axle, if necessary.Installation
CAUTION!
Never reuse rear axle bolts and rear wheel
hub mounting bolts.

1) Install brake pipes to rear axle, if removed.
2) Using floor jacks, install rear axle and new rear axle
bolts (1) and tighten bolts temporarily.
3) Install coil spring referring to “Rear Coil Spring
Removal and Installation”.
4) Install rear wheel hub and wheel speed sensor
referring to “Installation” under “Rear Wheel Hub
Assembly Removal and Installation”.
5) Connect brake flexible hoses (1) to bracket on rear
axle with E-ring (2) and tighten brake pipe flare nuts
(3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nut (a): 16 N·m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.5
lb-ft)
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6) Connect rear height sensor link (if equipped) to rear
axle referring to “Height Sensor Removal and
Installation (If Equipped) in Section 9B”.
7) Install exhaust center pipe and muffler.
8) After installing removed parts, bleed air from brake
system referring to “Air Bleeding of Brake System in
Section 4A”. And then adjust parking brake cable
referring to “Parking Brake Inspection and
Adjustment in Section 4D”.
9) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
10) Lower hoist and bounce vehicle up and down
several times to stabilize suspension.
11) Tightening shock absorber lower nuts and rear axle
bolts to specified torque.
NOTE
When tightening these nuts and bolts, be
sure that vehicle is not on hoist and in
unloaded condition.

Tightening torque
Rear shock absorber lower nut: 90 N·m (9.0 kgf-
m, 65.0 lb-ft)
Rear axle bolt: 73 N·m (7.3 kgf-m, 53.0 lb-ft)
12) Perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake).
13) Check each installed parts for brake fluid leakage.
Rear Axle and Coil Spring InspectionS6RW0D2306009
• Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.
• Inspect bushing for damage, wear or breakage.
Replace any defective part.
Rear Axle Bush InspectionS6RW0D2306010
Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage. If necessary,
replace rear axle assembly.
Rear Wheel Disc, Bolt and Bearing InspectionS6RW0D2306011
• Check tightness of wheel nuts and, if necessary,
retighten to specified torque.
• Check wheel disc deformation, damage, crack and
etc.
Replace defective disc with new one.
• Check installation face inside of wheel disc for rust.
As rust affects adversely, remove it thoroughly.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
• Check wear of wheel bearings. When measuring
thrust play, apply a dial gauge to axle shaft center.
When the thrust play exceeds limit, replace bearing.
Rear wheel bearing thrust play
Limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
• Check noise and smooth rotation of wheel by rotating
wheel. If it is defective, replace bearing.
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Installation
1) Insert wheel stud bolt (1) in hub hole. Rotate wheel
stud bolt slowly to assure that serrations are aligned
with those made by original bolt.
2) Install brake back plate, rear wheel hub and new rear
wheel hub bolts and then tighten rear wheel hub
mounting bolts to specified torque.
CAUTION!
Use new rear wheel hub mounting bolts.

Tightening torque
Rear wheel hub mounting bolt: 73 N·m (7.3 kgf-
m, 53.0 lb-ft)
3) For 4WD model, install rear drive shaft referring to
“Rear Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation in Section 3A”.
CAUTION!
Never reuse rear drive shaft nut.

Tightening torque
Drive shaft nut (a): 175 N·m (17.5 kgf-m, 127.0
lb-ft)4) Connect wheel speed sensor and tighten wheel
speed sensor bolt (2WD model) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel speed sensor bolt : 11 N·m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.0
lb-ft)
5) Connect brake pipe (1) to wheel cylinder and tighten
brake pipe flare nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nut (a): 16 N·m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.5
lb-ft)
6) Install brake drum referring to Step 1) and 2) of
“Installation” under “Rear Brake Drum Removal and
Installation in Section 4C”.
7) Fill reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake
system. For bleeding operation, see “Air Bleeding of
Brake System in Section 4A”.
8) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
9) Upon completion of all jobs, depress brake pedal
with about 300 N (30 kg, 66 lbs) load at least 3 times
so as to obtain proper drum-to-shoe clearance.
Adjust parking brake cable. For adjustment, see
“Parking Brake Inspection and Adjustment in Section
4D”.
10) Check to ensure that brake drum is free from
dragging and proper braking is obtained.
11) Perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake).
12) Check each installed part for fluid leakage.
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Specifications
Tightening Torque SpecificationsS6RW0D2307001
NOTE
The specified tightening torque is also described in the following.
“Rear Suspension Components”

Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “Fasteners Information in Section 0A”. Fastening partTightening torque
Note
N⋅mkgf-mlb-ft
Wheel nut 85 8.5 61.5) / ) / ) / ) / )
Rear shock absorber upper nut 30 3.0 22.0)
Rear shock absorber lower nut 90 9.0 65.0) / ) / )
Rear axle bolt 73 7.3 53.0) / )
Brake pipe flare nut 16 1.6 11.5) / )
Rear wheel hub mounting bolt 73 7.3 53.0)
Drive shaft nut 175 17.5 127.0)
Wheel speed sensor bolt 11 1.1 8.0)

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Wheel (with Tire) Removal and InstallationS6RW0D2406003
Removal
CAUTION!
Never use heat to loosen tight wheel because
the application of heat to wheel causes the
wheel life shorter and the wheel bearing
damage.

1) Loosen wheel nuts by approximately 180° (half a
rotation).
2) Hoist vehicle.
3) Make sure that the vehicle will not fall off by trying to
move vehicle body in both ways.
4) Remove wheel nuts except one.
5) Support the wheel and/or tire not to drop the wheel
and then remove the nut left with the wheel.
Installation
For installation, reverse removal procedure, noting the
following.
• Wheel nuts must be tightened in sequence and to
specified torque to avoid bending wheel or brake disc
or drum as shown in the figure.
NOTE
Before installing wheels, remove any build-
up of corrosion on wheel mounting surface
and brake disc or drum mounting surface by
scraping and wire brushing. Installing wheels
without good metal-to-metal contact at
mounting surfaces can cause wheel bolts to
loosen, which can later allow a wheel to
come off while vehicle is moving.

Tightening order
“1” – “2” – “3” – “4” – “5”
Tightening torque
Wheel nut (a): 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
Tire Mounting and DismountingS6RW0D2406004
WARNING!
Do not stand over tire when inflating. Bead
may break when bead snaps over rim’s safety
hump and cause serious personal injury.
Do not exceed specified pressure when
inflating. If specified pressure will not seat
beads, deflate, re-lubricate and reinflate.
Over inflation may cause bead to break and
cause serious personal injury.

Use a tire changing machine to mount or dismount tires.
Follow equipment manufacturer’s instructions. Do not
use hand tools or tire irons alone to change tires as they
may damage tire beads or wheel rim.
Rim bead seats should be cleaned with a wire brush or
coarse steel wool to remove lubricants, old rubber and
light rust. Before mounting or dismounting a tire, bead
area should be well lubricated with approved tire
lubricant.
After mounting, inflate 330 kPa (47.9 psi) pressure so
that beads are completely seated. Then adjust pressure
to specified shown in the tire placard.
Tire RepairS6RW0D2406005
There are many different materials and techniques on
the market to repair tires. As not all of these work on all
types of tires, tire manufacturers have published detailed
instructions on how and when to repair tires. These
instructions can be obtained from each tire
manufacturer.
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Driveline / Axle
Drive Shaft / Axle
Front
General Description
Front Drive Shaft ConstructionS6RW0D3111001
A constant velocity ball joint is used on the wheel side of both right and left side drive shaft assemblies. For A/T
vehicle, a tripod type constant velocity joint is used on the differential side and center shaft side. For M/T vehicle, a
double offset type constant velocity joint (DOJ) is used on the differential side and center shaft side. The drive shaft
can slide through the tripod joint or the double offset joint (DOJ) in the extension/contraction direction.
Component Location
Front Drive Shaft Assembly Components LocationS6RW0D3113001
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1. To transaxle 7. Wheel nut : 200 N⋅m (20.0 kgf-m, 145.0 lb-ft)
2. Drive shaft assembly 8. Center shaft assembly (if equipped) : 85 N⋅m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
3. Tie-rod end 9. Center bearing support bolts (if equipped) : 55 N⋅m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
4. Tie-rod end nut 10. Washer : Do not reuse.
5. Ball stud bolt : 45 N⋅m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
6. Drive shaft nut
: After tightening nut to specified torque,
caulk nut securely.:60 N⋅m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lb-ft)

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9) Remove drive shaft assembly.
10) Remove center bearing support bolts (3) and remove
center bearing support (2) with center shaft (1) from
differential side gear, if equipped.
Installation
CAUTION!
• Be careful not to damage oil seals and
boots when installing drive shaft.
• Do not hit joint boot with hammer.
Inserting joint only by hands is allowed.
• Make sure that differential side joint is
inserted fully and its snap ring is seated as
it was.

Install drive shaft assembly by reversing removal
procedure and noting the following points.
• Tighten each bolt and nut to the specified torque
referring to “Front Drive Shaft Assembly Components
Location”.
• Tighten brake hose mounting bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake hose mounting bolt: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m,
18.0 lb-ft)
• Fill transaxle with oil as specified referring to “Manual
Transaxle Oil Change in Section 5B” or “A/T Fluid
Change in Section 5A” and “Transfer Oil Change in
Section 3C” (4WD model).
• Check toe setting referring to “Front Wheel Alignment
Inspection and Adjustment in Section 2B” and adjust
as required.
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Disassembly
For DOJ type
CAUTION!
Disassembly of wheel side joint is not
allowed. If any noise or damage exists in it,
replace it as assembly.

1) Remove differential side (or center shaft side) boot
big band (1) as follows.
• For boot big band without joint [A]:
Remove boot big band by tapping boot and band
with plastic hammer. If it is hard to remove boot
big band, cut it using a nipper or an iron saw with
care not to damage joint housing.
• For boot big band with joint [B]:
Draw hooks of boot big band together and remove
band.3
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