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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2013SX4 CROSSOVER, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 38 (FRONT SUSPENSION)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT Trans

Removal Procedure

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Position the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  3. Remove the front tire and wheels. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
    Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Shaft Link Ball Stud
    G04842718Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link ball stud from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT .
    NOTE: In the following service procedure, it is not necessary to completely remove the outer tie rod end from the steering rack. Relocate the outer tie rod end to the side and support if necessary.
  5. Remove the left and right outer tie rods from the knuckle. Refer to RACK AND PINION OUTER TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT .
  6. Rotate the left and right steering knuckle all the way forward.
    Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Shaft Clamp Bolts
    G04842719Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Remove the stabilizer shaft clamp to cradle bolts.
  8. Remove the stabilizer shaft clamps and bushings from the stabilizer bar.
    NOTE:
    • Take care not to catch the transmission shift cable or left wheel house plastic trim when removing the stabilizer bar.
    • It may be necessary to rotate the stabilizer shaft 180° while removing it from the vehicle.
  9. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle through the left wheel opening.
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