suspension SUZUKI SWIFT 2000 1.G RG413 Service Owner's Manual

FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-5
FRONT SUSPENSION FASTENERS CHECK
Check each bolt and nut fastening suspension parts for tightness.
Tighten loose one, if any, to specified torque, referring to “GEN-
ERAL DESCRIPTION” in this section.
WHEEL DISC, NUT AND 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
Wheel nut (a) : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
Check wheel bearing for wear. When measuring thrust play,
apply a dial gauge to wheel hub.
Thrust play limit
: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
By rotating wheel actually, check wheel bearing for noise
and smooth rotation.
If defective, replace bearing.

3D-6 FRONT SUSPENSION
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
STRUT ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle, allowing front suspension to hang free.
2) Remove wheel.
3) Remove E-ring (1) securing brake hose and take brake hose
off strut bracket as shown.
4) Remove strut bracket bolts (2).
1. Strut assembly 5. Coil spring upper seat 9. Strut support nut
2. Coil spring 6. Strut bearing
: Apply grease (99000-25010) to all around bearing.10. Strut bracket bolt
: Insert from vehicle rear side.
3. Bump stopper 7. Strut support 11. Strut bracket nut
4. Coil spring lower seat 8. Strut nut Tightening torque

FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-7
5) Remove strut support nuts (1).
6) Remove strut assembly.
DISASSEMBLY
1) Using a spring compressor (1), compress the strut spring (2)
till its force pressing the spring seat (3) is released.
2) Remove strut nut with special tools while coil spring is com-
pressed.
Special tool
(A) : 09900-00411
(B) : 09900-00414
(C) : 09945-26010
3) Disassemble strut assembly.
ASSEMBLY
For assembly, reverse disassembly procedure, noting the follow-
ing instructions.
Mate spring end with stepped part (3) of spring lower seat (2)
as shown.
Install spring upper seat (1), mating stepped part (4) of seat
with spring upper end (5) as shown. NOTE:
Hold strut by hand so that it will not fall off.
WARNING:
Use a commercially available spring compressor (1) and
follow the operation procedure described in the Instruc-
tion Manual supplied with that spring compressor (1).

3D-8 FRONT SUSPENSION
Tighten strut nut to specified torque by using special tools.
Tightening torque
Strut nut (a) : 50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
Special tool
(A) : 09900-00411
(B) : 09900-00414
(C) : 09945-26010
INSTALLATION
Install strut assembly by reversing removal procedure, noting the
following instructions.
Insert bolts in such direction as shown in figure.
Tighten all fasteners to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Strut bracket nut (a) : 105 N·m (10.5 kg-m, 76.0 lb-ft)
Strut support nut (b) : 23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
Tighten wheel nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
After installation, confirm front end (wheel) alignment refer-
ring to Section 3A.
NOTE:
Don’t twist brake hose when installing it.
Install E-ring (1) as far as it fits to bracket (2) as shown
in figure.

FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-9
STABILIZER BAR AND/OR BUSHINGS
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and allow front suspension control arms to
hang free.
2) Remove front wheels.
3) Remove, stabilizer bar sprit pin (3) and nut (1) and washer
(2).
4) Remove stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolts (1).
5) Remove stabilizer bar (2).
1. Stabilizer bar 4. Bushing 7. Stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolt Tightening torque
2. Mount bracket 5. Washer 8. Sprit pin Do not reuse.
3. Mount bushing 6. Stabilizer bar nut
NOTE:
If it is hard to remove stabilizer bar, set tires in contact
with ground (with suspension compressed).
F. FORWARD

3D-10 FRONT SUSPENSION
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse removal procedure, noting the following
instructions.
Install stabilizer bar (2) so that paint mark (1) on it comes to
the right side of vehicle.
There is a paint mark (1) of stabilizer bar. Install stabilizer
bar mount bracket to inside of stabilizer bar at that mark.
Install mount bracket (1) so that its oblong hole side (2)
comes to the rear.
Tighten stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolts to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolt
: 45 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
Tighten stabilizer bar nut (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Stabilizer bar nut (a) : 65 N·m (6.5 kg-m, 47.0 lb-ft)
Install new sprit pin (2).
Tighten wheel nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
3. Mark
F: Forward

FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-11
WHEEL HUB AND STEERING KNUCKLE
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Uncaulk drive shaft nut (1).
3) Depress foot brake pedal and hold it there. Remove drive
shaft nut (1).
4) Remove caliper carrier bolts.
5) Remove caliper (1) with carrier.
6) Pull brake disc (2) off by using two 8 mm bolts.
1. Front wheel hub 4. Steering knuckle Tightening torque
2. Circlip 5. Drive shaft nut
: Calk, after tightening.Do not reuse.
3. Wheel bearing
: Face grooved rubber seal side to wheel hub.6. Hub bolt
NOTE:
Hang removed caliper with a wire hook or the like (3) so
as to prevent brake hose (4) from bending and twisting
excessively or being pulled.
Don’t operate brake pedal with pads removed.

3D-12 FRONT SUSPENSION
7) Pull out wheel hub (1) with special tools.
Special tool
(A) : 09943-17912
(B) : 09942-15510
8) Disconnect tie rod end (1) from steering knuckle (2) with
special tool.
Special tool
(A) : 09913-65210
9) Remove wheel speed sensor (1) from knuckle (if equipped
with ABS).
10) Loosen strut bracket nuts (1).
11) Remove ball joint bolt (3).
12) Remove strut bracket bolts from strut bracket and then steer-
ing knuckle (2). CAUTION:
When wheel hub is removed, replace wheel bearing as a
set.
F: Forward
R: Rearward

FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-13
DISASSEMBLY
1) Uncaulk and remove dust cover (1).
2) Remove circlip.
3) Using hydraulic press (1) and special tool, remove wheel
bearing.
Special tool
(A) : 09913-75810
4) Remove wheel bearing outside inner race (1).
Special tool
(C) : 09913-61110
(D) : 09925-88210
5) Remove hub bolts (1).
CAUTION:
When installing wheel bearing, replace it with new one.
CAUTION:
Never remove bolt unless replacement is necessary.
Be sure to use a new bolt for replacement.

3D-14 FRONT SUSPENSION
ASSEMBLY
1) Face grooved rubber seal side (1) of new wheel bearing (2)
upward as shown in figure and press-fit it into knuckle using
special tool.
Special tool
(A) : 09913-75520
2) Install circlip (1).
3) Drive in dust cover so that dimensions “a” and “b” become
equal as shown in figure.
4) Caulk with a punch.CAUTION:
When replacing bearing, inner races or outer race, be
sure to replace them with new ones as a set.
CAUTION:
When drive in dust cover, be careful not to deform it.