Grand Vitara LTD 2WD V6-2.5L (2001)
1. Install lower rod to chassis frame and axle housing, referring to the figure for proper installing direction of bolts.
NOTE: Nuts should not be tightened.
2. Remove floor jack from rear axle housing.
3. Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 100 Nm (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 ft. lbs.)
4. Lower hoist and with vehicle in non-loaded condition, tighten front bolt and rear nut of lower rod to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Lower rod bolt and nut (a): 90 Nm (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 ft. lbs.)