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2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT Trans

Front Camber Adjustment

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Front Camber Adjustment
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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
    Fig 1: Identifying Strut To Knuckle Nuts & Bolts
    G04842775Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Remove the strut to knuckle nuts and bolts.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Strut From Knuckle
    G04842776Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. If the strut has not been previously modified, perform the following procedure:
    1. Disconnect the strut from the knuckle.
      NOTE:
      • Maximum outboard adjustment-(increased negative camber) 2.0 mm of outboard elongation or to within 11.0 mm from outboard edge of lower strut clevis bracket, whichever comes first
      • Maximum inboard adjustment-(increased positive camber) 4.0 mm of inboard elongation
      • If filing the strut, paint the exposed metal with primer.
    2. If increasing negative camber, remove material from the outside of the lower strut hole.
    3. If decreasing negative camber, remove material from the inside of the lower strut hole.
      Fig 3: Identifying Strut To Knuckle Nuts & Bolts
      G04842777Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Loosely install new strut to knuckle nuts and bolts.
    Fig 4: Identifying Camber Specifications
    G04842778Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Adjust the camber to specifications by moving the top of the wheel in or out as necessary. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  7. Tighten strut to knuckle nuts and bolts.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the nuts and bolts to 200 N.m (148 lb ft)  .

  8. Install the wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
RENDER: 1.0x

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