Grand Vitara 4WD L4-2.4L (2009)
4) Install rear wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
5) Tighten lower arm outer bolt and lower arm mount nut, shock absorber bolts to specified torque with vehicle weight on suspension.
CAUTION:
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It is the most desirable to have vehicle off hoist and in non-loaded condition when tightening them.
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Tighten lower arm washer with match marks aligned.
Tightening torque
Lower arm outer bolt: 135 Nm (13.5 kg-m, 98.0 lbf-ft)
Lower arm mount nut: 135 Nm (13.5 kg-m, 98.0 lbf-ft)
Shock absorber upper bolt: 60 Nm (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 lbf-ft)
Shock absorber lower bolt: 90 Nm (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lbf-ft)
6) Check rear toe and camber adjust it as necessary.
7) For headlight auto leveling model, after installation, initialize headlight auto leveling system.
Upper Arm Removal and Installation
Upper Arm Removal and Installation
Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheel.
2) Remove control rod.
3) Remove trailing rod.
4) Remove lower arm.
5) Remove rear suspension knuckle.
6) Remove rear wheel speed sensor harness clamp bolts (1) from upper arm (2).
7) Remove upper arm bolts (1) and then upper arm (2).
