Grand Vitara 2WD V6-2.7L (2006)
2. Tighten wheel sensor bolts (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel sensor bolt a: 11 Nm (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 ft. lbs.)
3. Install rear suspension knuckle.
4. Install trailing rod.
5. Install control rod.
6. Install lower arm.
7. Install rear wheels and lower hoist.
8. Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 100 Nm (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 ft. lbs.)
9. Tighten each bolts and nuts 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 and control rod washer with match marks aligned.
Tightening torque
Upper arm mount nut: 135 Nm (13.5 kg-m, 98.0 ft. lbs.)
Shock absorber upper bolt: 60 Nm (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 ft. lbs.)
Shock absorber lower bolt: 90 Nm (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 ft. lbs.)
Lower arm outer bolt: 135 Nm (13.5 kg-m, 98.0 ft. lbs.)
Lower arm mount nut: 135 Nm (13.5 kg-m, 98.0 ft. lbs.)
Control rod outer bolt: 135 Nm (13.5 kg-m, 98.0 ft. lbs.)
Control rod mount nut: 135 Nm (13.5 kg-m, 98.0 ft. lbs.)
Trailing rod rear bolt: 135 Nm (13.5 kg-m, 98.0 ft. lbs.)
Trailing rod mount nut: 135 Nm (13.5 kg-m, 98.0 ft. lbs.)
10. Check rear toe and camber adjust it as necessary.
Upper Arm / Bushing Disassembly and Assembly
Upper Arm / Bushing Disassembly and Assembly
Disassembly
1. Cut rubber (1) of flange of upper arm bushing.
2. Using grinder (2), grind off flange (3) of upper arm bushing.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage upper arm (4) when grinding flange (3) of upper arm bushing with grinder.
