Vitara 4WD L4-2.0L (2003)
Tightening torque
Tie-rod end nut (a): 48 Nm (4.8 kg-m, 35.0 ft. lbs.)
2. Install tie-rod end (4) to knuckle (5). Tighten new tie-rod end nut (3) to specified torque.
3. After installing wheels, lower vehicle and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut (a): 100 Nm (10.0 kg-m, 72.0 ft. lbs.)
4. Check that proper amount of toe-in is obtained.
5. After confirming proper amount of toe-in, tighten tie-rod end lock nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie-rod end lock nut (a): 65 Nm (6.5 kg-m, 47.0 ft. lbs.)
