Vitara JLS (2Dr) 2WD L4-2.0L (2001)
1. Install shock absorber. Refer to the figure for proper installing direction of lower mounting bolt.
2. Remove floor jack.
3. Lower hoist.
4. Tighten nuts to specified torque.
NOTE:
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Tighten lower nut with vehicle off hoist and in non-loaded condition.
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Use new absorber nut.
Tightening torque
Shock absorber nut (a): 29 Nm (2.9 kg-m 21.0 ft. lbs.)
Shock absorber lower nut (b): 85 Nm (8.5 kg-m. 61.5 ft. lbs.)