Great Sx4 vid! Appreciate the effort! FYI; those 09103-14032 strut bolts can be replaced with Specialty Products Part No. 81260 -- to adjust the camber ±1.75° on the wheel :)
Thx Igor. I got lucky this time…In the past I spent hours removing those 4 bolts. With your experience, you are well aware of how trying it can be at times I am sure…Cheers Pal 👍
Quick question...I replaced my front struts on my 2007 SX4 a while back, all KYB parts used. All new strut KYB rubber strut mounts and all. On the FSM exploded diagram you show on your video, I have a small gap between the top plate #10, and the vehicle body when fully assembled. The top plate #10, bottoms out on the nut #9 below it and I cannot tighten it down anymore to close this gap. I have a slight rattle when going over bumps and it is due to this gap that I can't seem to close. I replaced this top plate #10 with a genuine Suzuki part as well thinking the KYB plate may have been incorrectly manufactured but it was no different upon receiving the genuine Suzuki part. I checked if the nut #9 is the correct height, and it seems to be, and the insulator bushing below (on the underside of the strut body cavity) is a KYB branded bushing so I assume it is the correct depth. I can't tell from your video, but did you end up with any kind of gap between the top plate #10 and the body of the vehicle once the vehicle was back on the ground and the struts were fully supporting the vehicles weight? Appreciate the videos.
Well I don’t know off hand. I will look over the references you mention. I mark the components so they are reassembled in the correct orientation. I think the top mount/bearing does have an indexing mark. And must be positioned correctly. I know in the past I have had to retorque the mount studs with the weight on wheels as I had a squeak. 🤔
My local Infinity dealership (former Suzuki, former Nissan) still supplies SGP. I am on very good terms with the fella at the parts desk. Thx for watching 🍻
This video at 4:38 contains his contact details. He can ship parts, if your stuck. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-85Jv4UbEbGQ.htmlsi=FcESqt8Fjd-dxlMU
My passenger side strut is leaking oil. I don't mess with springs, so I plan on getting the complete KYB strut assembly with a new spring already installed. Is there a difference in struts between the AWD and 2WD model? I need to order for the AWD.
Alright, I don't really see any other options for struts other than the KYB assembly. The car has about 154,700 miles on it, and I don't know how the previous owner maintained it. It's just safer, and better for the car if I just get a pair of struts with springs & mounts for $350 USD after shipping and tax.
@@TheGibby3340 got a wee present today Ian from the other half for my 50 th coming in September, …. So will be posting tomorrow, when I make the video lol , hope you enjoy 👍
buy the same .. shock absorbers .. change all the steering parts .. and it still makes noise when I go through bad streets it makes a noise like knocking
Closely scrutinize the exhaust system…Missing or damaged hangers can result in undertray contact. Check near the sub frame and muffler. If it’s a AWD also check near the hanger bearing. I have experience this on my SX4’s.
Thx for watching. Unless they have been grossly overloaded, suffering from extreme corrosion, physically damaged or no longer capable of maintaining the vehicle in a road worthy attitude under load they should remain fit for service. The dampers (shocks) however do have a limited life cycle. 🍺
@@TheGibby3340 pronounced jetstream that bought them that heat also responsible for cooler than normal summer for us so far 2moro will be 1st hot day...I'll take it!
Always satisfaction getting that top strut nut back on when your using those widow makers. For the wiper arms I use something similar to this.... amzn.to/2SKzIY5 👍😁
Yeah they are scary I must admit…I have a number of small pullers Iain. The issue was the lower edge of the arm casting is well below the close fitting plastic shroud???? Head scratcher 🤔 Thx & Cheers 👍
