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

Installation Procedure

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Installation 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.
Fig 1: Identifying Upper Strut Mount Bolts
G04842754Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  1. Position the strut assembly to the vehicle.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the 3 upper strut mount bolts.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the upper strut mount bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft)  .

    Fig 2: Identifying Lower Strut Bolts & Nuts
    G04842755Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Install the lower strut bolts and nuts.

    Tightening torque 

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

    Fig 3: Identifying Stabilizer Link Nut
    G04842756Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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