Shock Absorber; Stabilizer; Leaf Spring - Suzuki Samurai 1986 Service Manual

REMOVAL

Shock Absorber

The shock absorber is non-adjustable, non-
refillable, and cannot be disassembled.
The only service the shock absorber requires is
replacement when it has lost its resistance, is
damaged, or leaking fluid.
1. Hoist car.
2. Loosen lower and upper mounting nuts and
remove shock absorber.
Washer
Washer
Fig. 17-1-5

Leaf Spring

1. Raise car. In this operation, garage jack or
hoist must not be positioned against front
suspension related parts. When garage jack
is used, place safety stands under chassis to
support raised body.
2. Remove front wheel.
3. Remove stabilizer bolt.
4. Remove U-bolt nuts.
5. Remove shackle nuts and leaf spring nut.
NOTE:
Removal of leaf spring causes axle housing to
hang. Support it with safety stand to prevent it
from damaging universal joint of propeller shaft
and others.
6. Pull out leaf spring bolt and remove leaf
spring from shackle pin.
Washer
Nut
Shackle
pin
Fig. 17-1-6

Stabilizer

1. Hoist car.
2. Remove stabilizer bolts.
3. After removing stabilizer mount bush
bracket bolts, remove stabilizer.
Stabilizer
Bracket bolt
Fig. 17-1-7
17-5