Suzuki Grand Vitara JB416 / JB420. Manual - part 149

2C-2 Rear Suspension: 

Rear Wheel Alignment Construction

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Among factors for rear wheel alignment, only toe and camber setting can be adjusted. Caster can’t be adjusted. 
Therefore, should caster be out of specification due to the damage caused by hazardous road conditions or collision, 
whether the damage is in body or in suspension should be determined and damaged body should be repaired or 
damaged suspension should be replaced.

Repair Instructions

Rear Wheel Alignment Inspection and 
Adjustment

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Among factors for rear wheel alignment, only toe and 
camber setting can be adjusted.
Caster can’t be adjusted. Therefore, should caster be 
out of specification due to the damage caused by 
hazardous road conditions or collision, whether the 
damage is in body or in suspension should be 
determined and damaged body should be repaired or 
damaged suspension should be replaced.

Toe and Camber Inspection and Adjustment
Preparation for toe and camber inspection and 
adjustment.
• Place vehicle in non-loaded state on level floor.
• Set steering wheel in straight state.
• Check that inflation pressure of each tire is adjusted 

properly and disc wheel is free from deflection.

• Check that each suspension part is free from bend, 

dent, wear or damage in any other form.

• Check that ground clearance at the right and left is 

just about the same.

NOTE
To prevent possible incorrect reading of toe, 
camber or caster, vehicle front and rear end 
must be moved up and down and forward 
and rearward a few times before inspection.

 

Inspection
Toe Inspection
Measure toe with toe-in gauge (1).
Toe should be within following specifications.

Toe
IN 6.0 

± 2.0 mm (0.2362 ± 0.0787 in.)

If toe is out of the specification, adjust toe properly.

Camber Inspection
Measure camber with camber tester.
Camber should be within following specifications.

Camber
–1

° 15’ ± 15’

If camber is out of the specification, adjust camber 
properly.

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Rear Suspension:  2C-3

Adjustment
Control rod adjustment

1) Loosen right and left control rod mount nuts (1).

2) Adjust toe and camber to satisfy the specification by 

turning right and left control rod inner bolts (cam 
bolts) (1) with the same amount.

NOTE
When bolt is turned a-direction, camber 
becomes “+” and toe becomes “IN”. When 
bolt is turned b-direction, camber becomes 
“–” and toe becomes “OUT”.

 

3) After adjustment, tighten right and left nuts to 

specified torque while holding cam bolt with another 
wrench to prevent it from turning.

Tightening torque
Control rod mount nut:  135 N·m (13.5 kgf-m, 
98.0 lb-ft)

Lower arm adjustment

1) Loosen right and left lower arm mount nuts (1).

2) Adjust toe and camber to satisfy the specification by 

turning right and left lower arm inner bolts (cam 
bolts) (1) with same amount.

NOTE
When bolt is turned a-direction, camber 
becomes “+” and toe becomes “OUT”. When 
bolt is turned b-direction, camber becomes 
“–” and toe becomes “IN”.

 

3) After adjustment, tighten right and left nuts to 

specified torque while holding cam bolt with another 
wrench to prevent it from turning.

Tightening torque
Lower arm mount nut:  135 N·m (13.5 kgf-m, 98.0 
lb-ft)

[A]: Right side

2. Control rod

[B]: Left side

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[A]: Left side

2. Lower arm

[B]: Right side

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2C-4 Rear Suspension: 

Reference Information
Side slip limit
When checked with side slip tester, side slip should satisfy following specification.

Side slip limit
IN 5.5 – IN 9.5 mm/m (IN 0.2166 – IN 0.3740 in/3.3 ft)

If side slip exceeds the limit, toe or wheel alignment may not be correct.

Rear Shock Absorber and Rear Coil Spring Components

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14

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1. Rear shock absorber

7. Lower arm outer bolt

: If reuse bolt, apply engine oil to thread, 
bearing and trunk surface.

13. Bump stopper upper seat

2. Rear coil spring

8. Lower arm inner bolt

14. Bump stopper upper seat bolt

3. Coil spring rubber seat

9. Lower arm washer

F: Forward

4. Lower arm

10. Lower arm mount nut

: If reuse nut, apply engine oil to thread 
and bearing.

: 60 N

⋅m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lb-ft)

5. Shock absorber upper bolt

: If reuse bolt, apply engine oil to thread, bearing and 
trunk surface.

11. Upper arm

: 135 N

⋅m (13.5 kgf-m, 98.0 lb-ft)

6. Shock absorber lower bolt

: If reuse bolt, apply engine oil to thread, bearing and 
trunk surface.

12. Bump stopper

: 90 N

⋅m (9.0 kgf-m, 65.0 lb-ft)

Rear Suspension:  2C-5

Rear Shock Absorber Removal and Installation

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Removal

1) Hoist vehicle, allowing rear suspension to hang free.
2) Remove wheel.
3) Support lower arm (1) with jack (2) and remove 

shock absorber bolts (3).

4) Compress the shock absorber enough to remove it 

from body.

Installation
Install shock absorber by reversing removal procedure, 
noting the following instructions.
• Tighten all fasteners to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Shock absorber upper bolt (a):  60 N·m (6.0 kgf-m, 
43.5 lb-ft)
Shock absorber lower bolt (b):  90 N·m (9.0 kgf-m, 
65.0 lb-ft)
Wheel nut:  100 N·m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 lb-ft)

CAUTION

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• If reuse shock absorber bolts, apply 

engine oil to thread, bearing and trunk 
surface.

• Shock absorber bolts must be tightened in 

non-loaded condition.

 

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