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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Suzuki 🢒 2008 🢒 XL-7 FWD 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Strut Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1467198 Size: SH
  1. Remove the 3 upper strut mount bolts.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

    4. Object Number: 932918 Size: SH
  4. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt from the strut assembly.

    5. Object Number: 1826177 Size: SH
  5. Remove the stabilizer link nut and separate the link from the strut assembly.

    6. Object Number: 1826249 Size: SH
  6. Remove the lower strut bolts and nuts.
  7. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1467198 Size: SH
  1. Position the strut assembly to the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the 3 upper strut mount bolts.

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


    Object Number: 1826249 Size: SH
  3. Install the lower strut bolts and nuts.

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


    Object Number: 1826177 Size: SH

    Important: Inspect the stabilizer link seals for damage prior to installation. Replace as required.

    Important: Do not allow the stabilizer link ball stud to rotate while installing the link nut.

  4. Position the stabilizer link to the strut and install the nut.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).


    Object Number: 932918 Size: SH
  5. Position the brake hose bracket to the strut assembly and install the bolt.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the brake bracket bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  6. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Perform a wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .