REAR SUSPENSION 2E-1

SECTION 2E

REAR SUSPENSION
NOTE:
·All suspension fasteners are an important attaching part in that it could affect the performance of vital
parts and systems, and/or could result in major repair expense. They must be replaced with one of
the same part number or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a
replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified
during reassembly to assure proper retention of this part.
·Never attempt to heat, quench or straighten any suspension part. Replace it with a new part, or
damage to the part may result.

CONTENTS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................................2E-2
DIAGNOSIS......................................................................................................................................2E-3
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT.........................................................................................................2E-3
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CHECK.......................................................................................................2E-3
SPRING, REAR AXLE, U-BOLT, INNER AND OUTER LINK PLATE AND SADDLE BOLSTER PLATE
CHECK...................................................................................................................................................2E-4
BUMP STOPPER/SPRING UPPER SEAT CHECK...................................................................................2E-4
REAR SUSPENSION FASTENERS CHECK...........................................................................................2E-4
WHEEL DISC, NUT & BEARING CHECK...............................................................................................2E-4
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE....................................................................................................................2E-5
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER...................................................................................................................2E-5
COIL SPRING...........................................................................................................................................2E-6
BUSING INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................................2E-8
REAR AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL BEARING...........................................................................................2E-9
REAR AXLE SHAFT INNER OIL SEAL...................................................................................................2E-12
REAR AXLE HOUSING...........................................................................................................................2E-13
TIGHTENING TORQUE................................................................................................................2E-14
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS..............................................................................................2E-14
SPECIAL TOOLS...........................................................................................................................2E-15
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Rear suspension is a type which is consists of coil springs, rear axle, shock absorbers, cushion,
spring pressure plate, saddle bolster plate, spring gasket, inner and outer link plate, U-bolt and rear
bushing.
The shock absorber is installed between the body and rear axle to absorb up-and-down
movement of the vehicle body.
The spring is installed to the rear axle by using a bushing to the vehicle body in front end and
inner and outer link plate to the vehicle body in the rear end. Rear axle will move up and down with
spring during movement.

1. Spring 9. Bearing
2. Cushion assembly 10. Rear shaft oil seal
3. Rear shock absorber 11. Brake drum
4. U-bolt 12. Bearing retainer ring
5. Spring pressure plate 13. Rear axle shaft
6. Saddle bolster plate 14. Wheel bearing spacer
7. Spring gasket 15. Outer link plate of rear hanger
8. Rear axle 16. Inner link plate assembly of rear hanger
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DIAGNOSIS
Refer to Section 3.
CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CHECK
● Inspect for deformation or damage.
● Inspect bushings for wear or damage.
● Inspect for evidence of oil leakage.
● If defective, replace the part.
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SPRING, REAR AXLE, U-BOLT, INNER AND OUTER LINK PLATE AND SADDLE
BOLSTER PLATE CHECK
 Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.
 Inspect bushing and gasket for damage, wear or deterioration.
Replace any defective part.
BUMP STOPPER/SPRING UPPER
SEAT CHECK
 Inspect for cracks, deformation or
damage.
If defective, replace.

REAR SUSPENSION FASTENERS

CHECK
Check each bolt and nut fastening suspension
parts for tightness. Tighten loosen one, if any,
to specified torque, referring to page 3E-17 of
this section.

WHEEL DISC, NUT & BEARING

CHECK
 Inspect each wheel disc for dents,
distortion and cracks. A disc in badly
damaged condition must be replaced.
 Check wheel nuts for tightness and as
necessary retighten them to
specification.

Tightening Torque
(a):110 N.m (11 kgf-m,79.6 lb-ft)
 Check wheel bearings for wear. When
measuring thrust play, apply a dial gauge
to rear axle shaft center.
Thrust play limit “a”: ≤0.8 mm (0.03 in)
When measurement exceeds limit,
replace bearing.

 By rotating wheel actually, check

wheel bearing for noise and smooth
rotation. If defective, replace bearing.
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(a)
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Support rear axle housing by using
floor jack to prevent it from lowering.
3) Remove lower mounting bolt and nut.
4) Remove upper mounting nut. Then
remove shock absorber.

INSTALLATION
1) Install shock absorber, nut and bolt.

NOTE:
Nut and bolt should not be tightened.

2) Remove floor jack from rear axle

housing and lower hoist.

3) Bolts and nuts to specified torque,

（b）
NOTE:
Tighten bolts and nuts with vehicle off
hoist and in non-loaded condition.

Tightening Torque
(a) 55 N.m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
(b) 55 N.m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
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COIL SPRING
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheel(s).
2) Support rear axle housing by using floor
jack to prevent it from lowering.

1. Rear axle housing

2. Floor jack

3) Remove parking brake cable mounting

bolts.

4) Remove rear shock absorber, U-bolts nut,

saddle bolster plate, spring gasket and
U-bolts.
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5) Remove nut linking inner and outer

plate, outer plate and inner plate
assembly in sequence.

6) Remove bolts linking spring and vehicle

and then spring.

INSTALLATION
1) Install spring, spring gasket, spring
pressure plate, saddle bolster plate, U-
bolt and rear axle housing together.
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2) Connect installed assembly to vehicle by bolts

and inner and outer link plates.
3) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to
specified torque.

Tightening Torque
110 N.m (11 kgf-m, 79.6 lb-ft)
BUSING INSTALLATION

Note:
Apply soap fluid before bushing installation.
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REAR AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL BEARING

REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remover rear wheel.
2) Drain gear oil from rear axle housing by loosening
drain plug.
3) Remove brake drum and brake shoe and
disconnect parking brake cable from brake back
plate, refer to “PARKING BRAKE CABLE
REMOVAL” of Section 5.

4) Remove wheel speed sensor (if equipped with

ABS).
5) Disconnect brake pipe(s) from wheel cylinder and
put wheel cylinder bleeder plug cap onto pipe to
prevent fluid from spilling.

1. Wheel speed sensor

2. Brake pipe
3. Bleeder plug

6) Remove brake back plate bolts.

1. Brake back plate bolts

7) Using special tools indicated, draw out axle shaft

with brake back plate.
Special Tool
(A): 09942-15510
(B): 09943-17912

8) Remove wheel sensor ring (if equipped with ABS).

9) In order to remove the retainer ring from the shaft,

grind with a grinder two parts of the bearing
retainer ring as illustrated till it becomes thin.
NOTE:
1. Bearing retainer ring 3. Grind with a grinder
2. Rear axle shaft 4. Grinder Be careful not to go far as to grind the shaft.
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10) Break with a chisel the thin ground retainer

ring, and it can be removed.

11) Using special tools remove bearing from shaft

and then remove brake back plate.
(C): 09927-18411
(D): 09921-57810

12) Remove stud bolts by using hydraulic press.

1. Stud bolt
2. Hydraulic press

INSTALLATION
1) Aligning serrations between new stud bolt(s) and
flange, install new stud bolt(s) by tightening nut as
shown.

1. Stud bolt
2. Nut
3. Washer
4. Flange of axle shaft
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2) Press in a new bearing and retainer ring in order

1. Bearing spacer 5. Retainer ring
2. Tapered side 6. Differential side
by using an oil hydraulic press.
7. Hydraulic press
3. Wheel bearing
4. Sealed side
NOTE:
 Install wheel bearing spacer with the tapered side
of its inner diameter directed toward outside, or
brake drum side.
Without ABS With ABS
 Install wheel bearing with its sealed side directed
toward brake drum side.
 Use care not to cause any damage to outside of
retainer ring.
3) Install wheel sensor ring (if equipped with ABS).
Refer to “REAR WHEEL SENSOR RING
INSTALLATION” of Section 5E.
4) Apply grease to axle shaft oil seal lip as shown.
“A”: Grease 99000-25010
5) Apply sealant to mating surface of axle housing
with brake back plate.
NOTE:
Make sure to remove old sealant before applying
it a new.
“B”: Sealant

6) Install rear axle shaft to rear axle housing and

tighten brake back plate bolts to specified torque.
NOTE:
When installing rear axle shaft, be careful not to
cause damage to oil seal lip in axle housing.
Tightening Torque
1. Oil seal (a): 23 N m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
2. Axle housing

7) Connect brake pipe to wheel cylinder and tighten

brake back plate bolts to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(b): 16 N m (1.6 kg-m, 2.0 lb-ft)

8) Install wheel speed sensor (if equipped with ABS).

Tightening Torque
(c): 10 Nm (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
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9) Connect parking brake cable to break back plate

and install brake shoe and brake drum. Refer to
“PARKING BRAKE CABLE INSTALLATION” of
Section 5.
10) Refill rear axle (differential) housing with new
specified gear oil. Refer to Section 7E for refill.
11) Fill reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake
system. (For bleeding operation, see Section 5)
12) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified
torque.
13) Upon completion of al jobs, depress brake pedal
with about 20 kg load five times so as to obtain
proper drum-to-shoe clearance. Adjust parking
brake cable (for adjustment, see Section 5 of this
manual).
14) Check to ensure that brake drum is free from
dragging and proper braking is obtained.
15) Perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake)
(For brake test, see Section 5).
16) Check each installed part for oil leakage.

REAR AXLE SHAFT INNER OIL SEAL

REMOVAL
1) Remove rear axle shaft. For details, refer to steps
1) to 7) of “REAR AXLE SHAFT REMOVAL” in this
section.
2) Remove rear axle shaft inner oil seal, by using
special tools.
Special Tool
(A): 09942-15510
(B): 09944-96010 (remover)
(C): 09921-26010 (collar)

INSTALLATION
1) Using special tools drive in oil seal until it contacts
oil seal protector in axle housing.
2) Remove rear axle shaft inner oil seal, by using
special tools.
NOTE:
 Make sure that oil seal is free from inclination as
it is installed.
 Refer to left figure so that oil seal is installed in
proper direction.
Special Tool
(D): 09913-75510
“A”: Grease 99000-25010
2) For procedure hereafter, refer to steps 4) to 16) of
1. Inner oil seal
“REAR AXLE SHAFT REMOVAL” in this section.
2. Oil seal protector
3. Differential side
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REAR AXLE HOUSING

REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheels (right & left).
2) Remove rear axle shafts; refer to steps 2) to 7) of
“REAR AXLE SHAFT REMOVAL” in this section.
1. Brake flexible hose 3) Disconnect brake pipe from flexible hose and
2. E-ring remove E-ring.
3. Brake pipe
4) Remove brake pipe clamps and pipes from axle
housing.
5) Remove wheel speed sensor harness clamps from
axle housing (if equipped with ABS).
6) Remove differential carrier assembly, refer to
Section 7E.
7) Disconnect LSPV spring from rear axle housing;
refer to "LSPV REMOVAL” of Section 5 (if
equipped with ABS)
8) For jobs hereafter, support rear axle housing by
using floor jack under axle housing.

1. Jack
2. Rear axle housing

9) Remove spring, shock absorber and relevant

attachments for spring installation.
10) Rear axle gradually.
11) Remove rear axle housing.
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INSTALLATION
1) Assemble rear axle housing and band spring by
subassembly jig.
2) Install upper shaft and relevant rear brake pipe.
3) Connect the assembled plate spring and rear axle
housing to vehicle body and then install shock
absorber.
4) Connect load sensing proportioning valve to rear
axle housing, referring to “INSTALLATION AND
ADJUSTMENT FOR LOAD SENSING
PROPORTIONING VALVE” in SECTION 5.
5) Adjust each part to specified value.
6) Do brake test, check to ensure that brake drum is
free from dragging and proper braking is obtained.

TIGHTENING TORQUE
Tightening Torque
Fastening parts
N·m Kg-m lb-ft
Shock absorber upper
55 5.5 40
mounting nut
Shock absorber lower
55 5.5 40
mounting nut
U-bolts torque 45 4.5 33
Spring front hanger
60 6.0 43.6
bolts
Inner plate and
45 4.5 33
vehicle body link nut
Inner plate and plate
80 8.0 58.2
spring link nut
Brake back plate bolt 23 2.3 16.7
Brake link bolt 16 1.6 11.6
Wheel nut 110 11 80

REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS

MATERIALS ADVISED Suzuki USE
PRODUCTS
Brake fluid DOT3 Brake reservoir tank
Water tight sealant Tire cement 366E (99000- Join seam of rear axle housing
31090) and brake back plate
Lithic wheel bearing grease Suzuki premium grade Oil seal lip
grease A (99000-25010)
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SPECIAL TOOLS

09942-15510
09943-17912 09913-75520
Sliding hammer
Brake drum remover Bearing installer

1.09927-18411 09944-96010
Universal puller Bering outer race remover
2.09921-57810 09921-26010
Bearing remover Bearing outer race remover collar