Removal and Installation of Suspension Strut/Shock Absorber for Grand Vitara 4WD V6-25L (2003)
7. Remove strut support nuts (1). Hold strut by hand so that it will not fall off.
8. Remove strut.
Installation
1. Install strut by reversing removal Steps (1) - (8). Insert bolts in such a direction as shown in the figure.
2. Torque all fasteners to specifications.
Tightening torque
Strut support nut (a): 55 Nm (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 ft. lbs.)
Strut bracket bolt (b): 95 Nm (9.5 kg-m, 69.0 ft. lbs.)
Strut tower bar mounting bolt (c): 50 Nm (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 ft. lbs)
CAUTION: Don't twist hose when installing brake hose. Install E-ring (1) as far as bracket end surface (2) as shown in the figure.
