tail SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2002 2.G Service Workshop Manual
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GENERAL INFORMATION 0A-7
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
The WARNING and CAUTION below describe some general precautions that you should observe when servicing
a vehicle. These general precautions apply to many of the service procedures described in this manual, and they
will not necessarily be repeated with each procedure to which they apply.
WARNING:
Whenever raising a vehicle for service, be sure to follow the instructions under ªVEHICLE LIFTING
POINTSº on SECTION 0A.
When it is necessary to do service work with the engine running, make sure that the parking brake
is set fully and the transmission is in Neutral (for manual transmission vehicles) or Park (for automatic
transmission vehicles). Keep hands, hair, clothing, tools, etc. away from the fan and belts when the
engine is running.
When it is necessary to run the engine indoors, make sure that the exhaust gas is forced outdoors.
Do not perform service work in areas where combustible materials can come in contact with a hot
exhaust system. When working with toxic or flammable materials (such as gasoline and refrigerant),
make sure that the area you work in is well-ventilated.
To avoid getting burned, keep away from hot metal parts such as the radiator, exhaust manifold, tail-
pipe, muffler, etc.
New and used engine oil can be hazardous. Children and pets may be harmed by swallowing new or
used oil. Keep new and used oil and used engine oil filters away from children and pets.
Continuous contact with used engine oil has been found to cause [skin] cancer in laboratory animals.
Brief contact with used oil may irritate skin. To minimize your exposure to used engine oil, wear a
long-sleeve shirt and moisture-proof gloves (such as dishwashing gloves) when changing engine oil.
If engine oil contacts your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water. Launder any clothing or rags
if wet with oil, recycle or properly dispose of used oil and filters.
Make sure the bonnet is fully closed and latched before driving. If it is not, it can fly up unexpectedly
during driving, obstructing your view and resulting in an accident.
CAUTION:
Before starting any service work, cover fenders, seats and
any other parts that are likely to get scratched or stained dur-
ing servicing. Also, be aware that what you wear (e.g, but-
tons) may cause damage to the vehicle's finish.
When performing service to electrical parts that does not re-
quire use of battery power, disconnect the negative cable of
the battery.
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1. Clutch pedal free travel
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-15
CHASSIS AND BODY
ITEM 6-1
Clutch
Pedal inspection
Check clutch pedal for height and free travel referring to Section
7C1. Adjust or correct if necessary.
Fluid inspection
1) Check around master cylinder and reservoir for fluid leakage.
If found leaky, correct.
2) Check fluid level.
If fluid level is lower than the minimum level of reservoir, refilling
is necessary. Fill reservoir with specified brake fluid indicated on
clutch reservoir cap.
For the details, refer to On-vehicle service in Section 7C1.
CAUTION:
Since clutch system of this vehicle is factory-filled with
glycol-base brake fluid, do not use or mix different type
of fluid when refilling system; otherwise serious damage
will occur. Do not use old or used brake fluid, or one taken
from unsealed container.
ITEM 6-2
Brake Discs, Pads, Brake Drums and Shoes Inspection
[Brake discs and pads]
1) Remove wheel and caliper but don't disconnect brake hose from
caliper.
2) Check front disc brake pads and discs for excessive wear, dam-
age and deflection. Replace parts as necessary. For details, re-
fer to Section 5B.
Be sure to torque caliper pin bolts to specification.
[Brake drums and shoes]
1) Remove wheel and brake drum.
2) Check rear brake drums and brake linings for excessive wear
and damage, while wheels and drums are removed. At the same
time, check wheel cylinders for leaks. Replace these parts as
necessary.
For details, refer to Section 5C.
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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-17
ITEM 6-6
Tire Inspection and Rotation
1) Check tires for uneven or excessive wear, or damage.
If defective, replace.
Refer to Section 3 for details.
2) Check inflating pressure of each tire and adjust pressure to
specification as necessary.
Refer to Section 3F for details.
NOTE:
Tire inflation pressure should be checked when tires are
cool.
Specified tire inflation pressure should be found on tire
placard or in owner's manual which came with the vehicle.
3) Rotate tires.
For details, refer to Section 3F.
ITEM 6-7
Wheel Discs Inspection
Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and cracks. A disc in
badly damaged condition must be replaced.
Wheel Bearing Inspection
1) Check front wheel bearing for wear, damage, abnormal noise or
rattles. For details, refer to Section 3D.
2) Check rear wheel bearing for wear, damage, abnormal noise or
rattles. For details, refer to Section 3E.
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0B-18 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
ITEM 6-8
Suspension System Inspection
Check suspension bolts and nuts for tightness and retighten them
as necessary.
Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
NOTE:
For details of check points, refer to tables of Tightening Torque
Specification in Section 3D and 3E.
Front
1) Check stabilizer bar for damage or deformation.
2) Check bushing for damage, wear or deterioration.
3) Inspect strut for damage, deformation, oil leakage and opera-
tion. If strut is found faulty, replace it as an assembly unit, be-
cause it can not be disassembled.
Refer to strut check Section 3D for operation check.
4) Inspect strut boot for damage or crack.
5) Inspect for cracks or deformation in spring seat.
6) Inspect for deterioration of bump stopper.
7) Inspect strut mount for wear, cracks or deformation.
8) Check ball joint stud dust seal (boot) for leaks, detachment,
tear or other damage. Check suspension arm bushing for dam-
age, wear or deterioration.
Rear
9) Check shock absorber for damage, deformation, oil leakage
and operation.
10) Check bushings for wear and damage.
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The figure shows right-hand steering vehicle
The figure shows right-hand steering vehicle
0B-22 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
ITEM 6-14
Steering System Inspection
1) Check steering wheel for play and rattle, holding vehicle in
straight forward condition on the ground.
Steering wheel play ªaº: 0 ± 30 mm (0 ± 1.2 in.)
2) Check universal joints of steering shaft for rattle and damage. If
rattle or damage is found, replace defective part with a new one.
3) Check steering linkage for looseness and damage. Repair or re-
place defective part, if any.
4) Check bolts and nuts for tightness and retighten them as neces-
sary. Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
Refer to table of Tightening Torque Specification in Section 3B
(or 3B1) and 3C (or 3C1) for particular check points.
5) Check boots of steering linkage for damage (leaks, detachment,
tear, dent, etc.). If damage is found, replace it with new one.
If any dent is found on steering rack boots, correct it to original
shape by turning steering wheel to the right or left as far as it
stops and holding it for a few seconds.
6) Check wheel alignment.
NOTE:
For details of wheel alignment, refer to Wheel Alignment in
Section 3A.
ITEM 6-15
Power Steering (P / S) System Inspection (if equipped)
1) Visually check power steering system for fluid leakage and hose
for damage and deterioration.
Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
2) With engine stopped, check fluid level indicated on fluid tank,
which should be between MAX and MIN marks. If it is lower than
MIN, fill fluid up to MAX mark.
NOTE:
Be sure to use an equivalent of DEXRON
-II or DEX-
RON
-III for P / S fluid.
Fluid level should be checked when fluid is cool.
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1A-4 HEATER AND VENTILATION
FOR LH VEHICLE
FOR RH VEHICLE
1. From ignition switch 1
2. From ignition switch 2
3. From blower fuse
4. Head light relay
5. To A / C controller6. Blower motor relay
7. Blower motor switch
8. Blower resistor
9. Blower motor
10. To ECM11. To illumination controller
(if equipped) or body ground
12. Mode control actuator
13. Mode control switch
14. From main fuse15. TAIL fuse 15 A
16. IG METER fuse 20 A
17. HEATER fuse 30 A
18. REAR DEFG fuse 15 A
19. Drive circuit
WIRING CIRCUIT
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1. Blower motor switch connector
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1A-14 HEATER AND VENTILATION
HEATER CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (±) cable at battery.
2) If equipped with air bag system, disable air bag system.
Refer to DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Section 10B.
3) Remove mode control switch. Refer to item HEATER MODE
CONTROL SWITCH in this section.
INSPECTION
Check heater blower motor switch for each terminal-to-terminal
continuity. For the detail refer to WIRING CIRCUIT earlier in this
section.
EFLMLMHH
LOW
M1
M2
HIGH
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1. Compressor label
2. Service valve SEIKO SEIKI DENSO
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-3
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The air conditioning system of this model differs by the country of origin (the production plant.).
One is Japan (IWATA) produced, other one is Canada (CAMI) produced.
For the details of the identification, please refer to IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION of Section 0A in this manual.
The compressor used of Japan (IWATA) produced vehicle is made of SEIKO SEIKI and the compressor used of
Canada (CAMI) produced vehicle is made of DENSO.
IDENTIFICATION OF REFRIGERATING
SYSTEM
Whether the A / C equipped with the vehicle being serviced uses re-
frigerant R-134a or R-12 is indicated on the LABEL installed the
compressor.
Also, it can be identified by the shape of the service (charge) valve.
The compressor manufacturer, it can be identified by the LABEL on
compressor body.
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1B-14 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
HIGH PRESSURE CAUGE LOW PRESSURE GAUGE THERMOMETER AT
CENTER DUCT
Insufficient
cooling of
condenser
PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSIS TABLE
TESTING RESULTSPOSSIBLE CAUSEREMEDY
Pressure high
(ªAº area of high side
graph)Refrigerant overcharged
Expansion valve frozen or clogged
Clogged refrigerant passage of high side
Condenser fan malfunction
Dirty or bent condenser fins
Compressor malfunction (Insufficient oil etc.)
Engine overheatRecharge
Check expansion valve
Clean or replace
Check condenser fan
Clean or repair
Check compressor
Check engine cooling
system
Pressure low
(ªBº area of high side
graph)Insufficient refrigerant (Insufficient charge or
leakage)
Expansion valve malfunction (Valve opens too
wide)
Compressor malfunction (Insufficient
compression)Check for leakage, repair if
necessary and recharge
Check expansion valve
Check compressor
Pressure high
(ªAº area of low side
graph)Expansion valve malfunction (Valve opens too
wide)
Compressor malfunction (Insufficient
compression)Check expansion valve
Check compressor
Pressure low
(ªBº area of low side
graph)Insufficient refrigerant (Insufficient charge or
leakage)
Expansion valve malfunction (Valve opens too
narrow)
Clogged refrigerant passage (Crashed pipe)Check for leakage, repair if
necessary and recharge
Check expansion valve
Repair or replace
Outlet air temperature
at center duct is high
(Crossing point is in
area ªAº)Insufficient or excessive charge of refrigerant
Dirty or bent evaporator fins
Air leakage from cooling (heater) unit or air
duct
Malfunctioning, switchover function of damper
in cooling (heater) unit
Compressor malfunctionCheck refrigerant
pressure
Clean or repair
Repair or replace
Repair or replace
Check compressor
Outlet air temperature
at center duct is low
(Crossing point is in
area ªBº)Insufficient air volume from center duct
(Heater blower malfunction)
Compressor malfunctionCheck blower motor and
fan
Check compressor
NOTE:
If ambient temperature is within 30 ± 35C (85 ± 95F), it is possible to do using next page table for more
detail diagnosis.
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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-15
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WITHIN 30 ± 35C (85 ± 95F)
CONDITION
MANIFOLD
GAUGEMPa
(kg/cm2)
(psi)DETAILCAUSECORRECTION
LoHi
0.23 ± 0.35
(2.3 ± 3.5)
(33 ± 50)1.4 ± 1.75
(14 ± 17.5)
(200 ± 249)
Normal condition.ÐÐÐÐ
Negative
pressure0.5 ± 0.6
(5 ± 6)
(71.2 ± 85.3)
The low pressure side
reads a negative pressure,
and the high pressure side
reads an extremely low
pressure.
Presence of frost around
tubing to and from receiver /
dryer and expansion valve. Dust particles or water
droplets are either stuck or
frozen inside expansion
valve, preventing the
refrigerant from flowing.Clean expansion valve.
Replace it if it cannot be
cleaned.
Replace receiver / dryer.
Evacuate the A / C
system and recharge
with fresh refrigerant.
Normal:
0.23 ± 0.35
(2.3 ± 3.5)
(33 ± 50)
Abnormal:
Negative
pressureNormal:
1.4 ± 1.75
(14 ± 17.5)
(200 ± 249)
Abnormal:
0.69 ± 0.98
(7 ± 10)
(100 ± 142) During A / C operation, the
low pressure side
sometimes indicates
negative pressure, and
sometimes normal
pressure. Also high
pressure side reading
fluctuates between the
abnormal and normal
pressure.Expansion valve is frozen
due to moisture in the
system, and temporarily
shuts off the refrigeration
cycle.Replace expansion
valve.
Replace receiver / dryer.
Evacuate A / C system
and recharge with fresh
refrigerant.
0.05 ± 0.15
(0.5 ± 1.5)
(4.2 ± 21.3)
0.69 ± 0.98
(7 ± 10)
(100 ± 142)
Both low and high pressure
sides indicate low readings.
Continuous air bubbles are
visible through sight glass.
Output air is slightly cold.Insufficient refrigerant in
system. (Refrigerant
leaking)Using a gas leak
detector, check for leaks
and repair as necessary.
Recharge refrigerant to a
specified amount.
If the pressure reading is
almost 0 when the
manifold gauges are
attached, check for any
leaks, repair them, and
evacuate the system.
0.4 ± 0.6
(4 ± 6)
(56.9 ± 85.3)
Pressure on low pressure
side is high.
Pressure on high pressure
side is low.
Both pressure becoming
equal right after A / C is
turned OFF.Internal leak in compressor.Inspect compressor and
repair or replace as
necessary.
035 045
High pressure reading on
both low and high pressure
sides.
Air bubbles are not visible
even when engine rpm is
lowered.Overcharged A / C system.
Faulty condenser cooling
operation.
Faulty condenser fan
operation.Adjust refrigerant to
specified amount.
Clean condenser.
Inspect and repair
condenser fan.
0.35 ± 0.45(3.5 ± 4.5)
(50 ± 64)
1.96 ± 2.45
(20 ± 25)
(285 ± 355)
High pressure reading on
both low and high pressure
sides.
Low pressure side tubing is
not cold when touched.
Air bubbles are visible
through sight glass.Presence of air in A / C
system. (Improperly
evacuated)Replace receiver / dryer.
Inspect quantity of
compressor oil and
presence of
contaminants in oil.
Evacuate system and
recharge with fresh
refrigerant.
0.45 ± 0.55
(4.5 ± 5.5)
(64 ± 78)
High pressure reading on
both low and high pressure
sides.
Large amount of frost or
dew on the low pressure
side tubing.Faulty expansion valve.
Refrigerant flow is not
regulated properly.Replace expansion
valve.