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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2013SX4 CROSSOVER, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 38 (FRONT SUSPENSION)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT SUSPENSION
2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT Trans
Fastener Tightening Specifications - Front Suspension
2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications - Front Suspension
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.
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Brake Hose Bracket Bolt | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Lower Ball Joint to Control Arm Bolt and Nut | 68 N.m | 50 lb ft |
| Lower Ball Joint Stud Nut | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Frame Front Bolt and Nut | 120 N.m | 89 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Frame Rear Bolt and Nut | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing Nut | 150 N.m | 111 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod End Nut | 25 N.m + 90° rotation | 18 lb ft + 90° rotation |
| Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft to Link Nut | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link to Strut Nut | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |
| Strut Assembly Shaft Nut | 55 N.m | 41 lb ft |
| Strut Upper Mount Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Strut to Steering Knuckle Bolt and Nut | 200 N.m | 148 lb ft |
| Tie Rod Retention Nut | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Wheel Bearing/Hub Mounting Bolt | 130 N.m | 96 lb ft |
| Wheel Drive Shaft Nut | 205 N.m | 157 lb ft |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.