steering parts SUZUKI SWIFT 2008 2.G Service Workshop Manual
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Precautions
Precautions
Precautions
Precautions for Vehicles Equipped with a 
Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System
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WARNING! 
• The configuration of air bag system parts are as shown in the figure. When it is 
necessary to service (remove, reinstall and 
inspect) these parts, be sure to follow 
procedures described in Air Bag System 
section. Failure to follow proper 
procedures could result in possible air bag 
system activation, personal injury, damage 
to parts or air bag system being unable to 
activate when necessary.
• If the air bag system and another vehicle  system both need repair, SUZUKI 
recommends that the air bag system be 
repaired first, to help  avoid unintended air 
bag system activation.
• Do not modify the steering wheel,  dashboard, or any other air bag system 
components. Modifications can adversely 
affect air bag system performance and 
lead to injury.
• If the vehicle will be exposed to  temperatures over 93  °C (200  °F) (for 
example, during a paint baking process), 
remove the air bag system components 
beforehand to avoid component damage 
or unintended air bag system activation.
 
Diagnosis
• When troubleshooting air bag system, be sure to  follow “Diagnosis” in Air Bag System section. 
Bypassing these procedures may result in extended 
diagnostic time, incorrect diagnosis, and incorrect 
parts replacement.
• Never use electrical test equipment other than that  specified.
WARNING! 
Never attempt to measure the resistance of 
the air bag (inflator) modules (driver, 
passenger, side and curtain) and seat belt 
pretensioners (driver and passenger). It is 
very dangerous as the electric current from 
the tester may deploy the air bag or activate 
the pretensioner.
 
1. Air bag wire harness (in floor, main  and instrument panel harness) 6. Driver air bag (inflator) module
2. Passenger air bag (inflator) module 7. Side air bag (inflator) module  (if equipped)
3. SDM 8. Curtain air bag (inflator)  module (if equipped)
4. Seat belt pretensioner 9. Forward sensor
5. Contact coil  10. Side sensor (if equipped)
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• When performing service to electrical parts that does not require use of battery power, disconnect the 
negative cable of the battery.
• When disconnecting the negative cable from the  battery, be careful  to the following.
– Check and record DTCs in ECM and HVAC control  module if necessary  before disconnecting.
– Record displayed contents of the clock and/or  audio system, etc. before  disconnecting and reset it 
as before after connecting.
– For vehicle equipped with electric throttle body  system, perform electric throttle body system 
calibration referring to “Electric Throttle Body 
System Calibration in Section 1C” after 
reconnecting the negative cable to the battery.
– For vehicle equipped with ESP ®, calibrate steering 
angle sensor referring to “Sensor Calibration in 
Section 4F” after reconnecting the negative cable 
to the battery.
• When removing the battery, be sure to disconnect the  negative cable first and then the positive cable. When 
reconnecting the battery,  connect the positive cable 
first and then the negative cable, and replace the 
terminal cover. • When removing parts that are to be reused, be sure to 
keep them arranged in an orderly manner so that they 
may be reinstalled in the proper order and position.
• Whenever you use oil seals, gaskets, packing, O- rings, locking washers, split  pins, self-locking nuts, 
and certain other parts as specified, be sure to use 
new ones. Also, before installing new gaskets, 
packing, etc., be sure to remove any residual material 
from the mating surfaces.
• Make sure that all parts used in reassembly are  perfectly clean.
When use of a certain type of lubricant, bond or 
sealant is specified, be sure  to use the specified type.
“A”:  Water tight sealant 99000–31250 (SUZUKI 
Bond No.1207F) 
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Precaution for Vehicle Equipped with ESP® 
System
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• When testing with any of the following equipments 
(when vehicle is tested by  rotating wheels (tires) 
under vehicle stop), be sure to deactivate ESP ® 
system referring to “Precautions in Speedometer Test 
or Other Tests in Section 4F” to obtain correct data.
– 2 or 4-wheel chassis dynamometer
– Speedometer tester
– Brake tester
–Etc.
ESP ® control module
• When ESP ® control module is removed / installed, do 
not use impact wrenches which generate shock or 
impact to avoid damaging sensors in ESP ® control 
module.
• When any of the following operation is done, calibrate  steering angle sensor referring to “Sensor Calibration 
in Section 4F”.
– When battery or dome fuse is removed.
– When steering angle sensor is replaced.
Brake CautionS7RS0B0000014
CAUTION! 
All brake fasteners are important attaching 
parts in that they could affect the 
performance of vital parts and systems, and/
or could result in major repair expense. They 
must be replaced with one of same part 
number or with an eq uivalent part if 
replacement becomes necessary. Do not use 
a replacement part of lesser quality or 
substitute design. Torque values must be 
used as specified during reassembly to 
assure proper retention of all parts. There is 
to be no welding as it may result in extensive 
damage and weakening of the metal.
 
Repair Instructions
Electrical Circuit Inspection ProcedureS7RS0B0006001
While there are various electrical circuit inspection 
methods, described here is a general method to check 
its open and short circuit by using an ohmmeter and a 
voltmeter.
Open Circuit Check
Possible causes for the open  circuit are as follows. As 
the cause is in the connector or terminal in many cases, 
they need to be checked particularly carefully.
• Loose connection of connector
• Poor contact of terminal (due  to dirt, corrosion or rust 
on it, poor contact tension, entry of foreign object etc.)
• Wire harness being open
When checking system circuits including an electronic 
control unit such as ECM, TCM, ABS control module, 
etc., it is important to perfor m careful check, starting with 
items which are easier to check.
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable from battery
2) Check each connector at both ends of the circuit  being checked for loose connection. Also check lock 
condition of connector if equipped with connector 
lock. 3) Using a test male terminal
, check both terminals of 
the circuit being checked for contact tension of its 
female terminal. Check each  terminal visually for 
poor contact (possibly caused  by dirt, corrosion, rust 
entry of foreign object, etc.). At the same time, check 
to make sure that each te rminal is locked in the 
connector fully.
1. Check contact tension by inserting and removing just for once.
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Component Location
Warning, Caution and Information Labels LocationS7RS0B0103001
The figure shows main labels among others that are attached to vehicle component parts.
When servicing and handling parts, refer to WARNING / CAUTION instructions printed on labels.
If any WARNING / CAUTION label is found stained or damaged, clean or replace it as necessary.
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1. Air bag label on sun visor (if equipped) 4.Steering shaft joint cover label (if equipped)
2. Radiator cap label 5. Jack label
3. Engine cooling fan label 6. Rear beam label  
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Steering System InspectionS7RS0B0206024
1) Check steering wheel for play and rattle, holding vehicle straight on ground.
Steering wheel play
“a”: 0 – 30 mm (0 – 1.1 in.)
2) Check bolts and nuts for tightness and retighten  them as necessary. Repair or replace defective 
parts, if any.
3) Check steering linkage for looseness and damage.  Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
4) Check boots (1) and (2) of steering linkage and  steering gear case for damage (leak, detachment, 
tear, etc.). If damage is fo und, replace defective boot 
with new one.
If any dent is found on steering gear case 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.
5) Check universal joints (3) of steering shaft for rattle  and damage. If rattle or damage is found, replace 
defective part with a new one.
6) Check that steering wheel  can be turned fully to the 
right and left. Repair or replace defective parts, if 
any.
7) If equipped with power steering system, check also,  in addition to check items, that steering wheel can be 
turned fully to the right and left more lightly when 
engine is running at idle speed than when it is 
stopped. Repair, if found faulty.
8) Check wheel alignment referring to “Front Wheel  Alignment Inspection and Adjustment in Section 2B”.
Drive Shaft (Axle) Boots InspectionS7RS0B0206025
Check drive shaft boots (wheel side and differential side) 
for leaks, detachment, tear or other damage.
Replace defective parts as necessary.
Manual Transaxle Oil InspectionS7RS0B0206026
1) Inspect transaxle case for evidence of oil leakage. Repair leaky point if any.
2) Make sure that vehicle is  placed level for oil level 
check.
3) Remove oil filler/leve l plug (1) of transaxle.
4) Check oil level. Oil level can be  checked roughly by means of filler/
level plug hole. That is, if  oil flows out of level plug 
hole or if oil level is found  up to hole when level plug 
is removed, oil is properly filled.
If oil is found insufficient, po ur specified oil up to level 
hole. For specified oil, refe r to “Manual Transaxle Oil 
Change in Section 5B”.
5) Apply sealant to filler/leve l plug and tighten it to 
specified torque.
Manual Transaxle Oil ReplacementS7RS0B0206027
Change transaxle oil with new  specified oil referring to 
“Manual Transaxle Oil Change in Section 5B”.
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• Be sure to read “Precautions for Electrical Circuit Service in Section 00” befo re inspection and observe 
what is written there.
• ECM replacement: When substituting a known-good ECM, check for the 
following conditions. Neglec ting this check may cause 
damage to a known-good ECM.
– Resistance value of all relays, actuators is as  specified respectively.
– MAP sensor, A/C refrigerant pressure sensor and  TP sensor are in good condition and none of power 
circuits of these sensors is shorted to ground.
• Communication of  ECM, BCM, ABS/ESP ® control 
module, combination meter,  keyless start control 
module, steering angle sensor (ESP ® model) and 
TCM (A/T model), is esta blished by CAN (Controller 
Area Network). (For more detail of CAN 
communication for ECM, refer to “CAN 
Communication System Description”). Therefore, 
handle CAN communication line with care referring to 
“Precaution for CAN Communication System in 
Section 00”.
• Immobilizer transponder  code registration after 
replacing ECM
When ECM is replaced with new one or with another 
one, make sure to register  immobilizer transponder 
code to ECM correctly according to “Procedure after 
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• ECM connectors are waterproofed. Each terminal of  the ECM connectors is sealed up with the grommet. 
Therefore, when measuring ci rcuit voltage, resistance 
and/or pulse signal at ECM connector, do not insert 
the tester’s probe into th e sealed terminal at the 
harness side. When measuring circuit voltage, 
resistance and/or pulse signal at ECM connector, 
connect the special tool to the ECM connectors. And, 
insert the tester’s probe into the special tool’s 
connectors at the harness side, and then measure 
voltage, resistance and/or pulse signal. Or, ECM and 
its circuits may be damaged by water.
• Wire colors of the special tool’s connectors are  different from the ones of the ECM connectors. 
However, the circuit arrangement of the special tool’s 
connectors is same as the one of the ECM 
connectors. Therefore, measure circuit voltage and 
resistance by identifying the terminal location subject 
to the measurement.
Precautions of Electric Throttle Body System 
Calibration
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After performing one of works described below, it is 
necessary to re-register the completely closed throttle 
valve reference position stored in memory of ECM. (For 
detailed information, refer to  “Description of Electric 
Throttle Body System Calibration”.) For the procedure to 
register such data in ECM, refer to “Electric Throttle 
Body System Calibration in Section 1C”.
• To shut off backup power of ECM for such purposes of  battery replacement or “DOME” fuse removal
• To erase DTCs P0122, P01 23, P0222, P0223, P2101, 
P2102, P2103, P2111, P2112, P2113, P2119, P2123, 
P2127, P2128, P2135 and/or P2138
• To replace ECM
• To replace throttle body and/or accelerator pedal  position (APP) sensor assembly
General Description
Statement on Cleanliness and CareS7RS0B1101001
An automobile engine is a combination of many 
machined, honed, polished and lapped surfaces with 
tolerances that are measured  in the thousands of an 
millimeter (ten thous ands of an inch).
Accordingly, when any internal engine parts are 
serviced, care and cleanliness are important.
It should be understood that proper cleaning and 
protection of machined surfaces and friction areas is part 
of the repair procedure. This is considered standard 
shop practice even if not  specifically stated.
• A liberal coating of engine oil should be applied to  friction areas during assembly to protect and lubricate 
the surfaces on initial operation. • Whenever valve train components, pistons, piston 
rings, connecting rods, rod bearings, and crankshaft 
journal bearings are removed for service, they should 
be retained in order.
At the time of installation,  they should be installed in 
the same locations and with the same mating 
surfaces as when removed.
• Battery cables should be disconnected before any  major work is performed on the engine.
Failure to disconnect cables  may result in damage to 
wire harness or other electrical parts.  
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Component Location
Electronic Control System Components LocationS7RS0B1103001
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Information sensors Control devices Others
1. MAF and IAT sensor a: Fuel injectorA: ECM
2. TP sensor b: EVAP canister purge valve B: Combination meter
3. Brake light switch c: Fuel pump relayC: EVAP canister
4. ECT sensor d: EGR valveD: A/C evaporator outlet air temp. sensor (manual A/C model)
5. HO2S-1 e: MILE: Data link connector
5-1. HO2S-2 f: Radiator cooling fan relay No.3F: A/C compressor relay
6. Wheel speed sensor (VSS) g: Immobilizer indicator lightG: TCM (A/T model)
7. Battery h: Ignition coil assembly (with ignitor) H: BCM (included in junction block assembly)
8. CMP sensor i: Main relayI: Immobilizer coil antenna 
9. MAP sensor j: Oil control valveJ: EPS control module
10. CKP sensor k: Radiator cooling fan relay No.2K: A/C refrigerant pressure sensor
11. Fuel level sensor l: Radiator cooling fan relay No.1L: Diagnosis connector (Hong Kong model)
12. Knock sensor m: Starting motor control relay
13. Electric load current sensor
14. APP sensor   
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Component Location
Ignition System Components LocationS7RS0B1803001
NOTE
The figure shows left-hand steering vehicle. For right-hand steering vehicle, parts with (*) are installed 
at the opposite side.
 
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1. ECM 7. ECT sensor13. Data link connector
2. Ignition coil assembly for No.1 and No.4 spark plugs 8. MAF and IAT sensor 14. Battery fuse box
3. Ignition coil assembly for No.2 and No.3 spark plugs 9. Electric throttle body 15. Relay box
4. CMP sensor 10. Wheel speed sensor (VSS) 16. Junction block assembly
5. CKP sensor 11. High-tension cords
6. MAP sensor 12. Knock sensor  
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Suspension
Suspension General Diagnosis
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Suspension, Wheels and Tires Symptom DiagnosisS7RS0B2104001
ConditionPossible cause Correction / Reference Item
Vehicle pulls (Leads) Mismatched or uneven tires Replace tires.
Tires not adequately inflated Adjust tire pressure.
Broken or sagging coil springs Replace coil springs.
Radial tire lateral force Replace tire.
Disturbed wheel alignment Check and adjust wheel alignment.
Brake dragging in one road wheel Repair brake.
Loose, bent or broken front or rear 
suspension parts Tighten or replace related suspension parts.
Abnormal or excessive 
tire wear Sagging or broken coil spring
Replace coil spring.
Tire out of balance Adjust balance or replace tire.
Disturbed wheel alignment Check and adjust wheel alignment.
Faulty strut (shock absorber) Replace strut (shock absorber).
Hard driving Replace tires.
Overloaded vehicle Replace tires and check suspension parts.
Not rotated tires Replace or rotate tires.
Worn or loose wheel bearing Replace wheel bearing.
Wobbly wheel or tire Replace wheel or tire.
Tires not adequately inflated Adjust tire pressure.
Wheel tramp Blister or bump on tire Replace tire.
Improper strut (shock absorber) action Replace strut (shock absorber).
Shimmy, shake or 
vibration Tire or wheel out of balance
Balance wheel or replace tire and/or wheel.
Loosen wheel bearings Replace wheel bearings.
Worn tie-rod ends Replace tie-rod ends.
Worn lower ball joints Replace front suspension control arm.
Excessive wheel runout Repair or replace wheel and/or tire.
Blister or bump on tire Replace tire.
Excessively loaded radial runout of tire / 
wheel assembly Replace tire or wheel.
Disturbed wheel alignment Check and adjust wheel alignment.
Loose or worn steering linkage Tighten or replace steering linkage.
Loose steering gear case bolts Tighten steering gear case bolts.
Abnormal noise, front end Worn, sticky or loose tie-rod ends, lower 
ball joints, tie-rod in side ball joints or 
drive shaft joints Replace tie-rod end, su
spension arm, tie-rod 
or drive shaft joint.
Damaged struts or mountings Repair or replace struts or mountings.
Worn suspension arm bushings Replace suspension arm bushings.
Loose stabilizer bar Tighten bolts or nuts and/or replace bushes.
Loose wheel nuts Tighten wheel nuts.
Loose suspension bolts or nuts Tighten suspension bolts or nuts.
Broken or damaged wheel bearings Replace wheel bearings.
Broken suspension springs Replace suspension springs.
Poorly lubricated or worn strut bearings Replace strut bearing.
Malfunction of Power Steering System Check and correct malfunction.
Low or uneven trim height
NOTE
See NOTE *1.
 
Broken or sagging coil springs Replace coil springs.
Over loaded Check loading.
Incorrect coil springs Replace coil spring.
Tires not adequately inflated Adjust tire pressure.
Ride too soft Faulty strut (shock absorber) Replace strut (shock absorber).
Suspension bottoms Overloaded Check loading.
Faulty strut (shock absorber) Replace strut (shock absorber).
Incorrect, broken or sagging coil springs Replace coil spring.  
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Assembly1) Front bushing Press-fit front bushing (1) by using special tools and 
press (2).
Special tool
(A):  09943–76310
(B):  09913–75821
CAUTION! 
Be sure to use new bushing.
 
NOTE
• Before installing bushing, apply soap water on its circumference to facilitate 
bushing installation.
 
2) Press-fit bushing (1) so that dimensions “A” and “B”  in figure become equal.
Suspension Control Arm / Steering Knuckle 
Check
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Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.
If defective, replace.
Suspension Control Arm Bushing CheckS7RS0B2206012
Inspect for damage, wear or deterioration.
If defective, replace.
Suspension Control Arm Joint CheckS7RS0B2206013
• Check smooth rotation of ball stud.
• Check damages of ball stud.
• Check damages of dust cover.
NOTE
Suspension control a rm and arm joint cannot 
be separated.
 
If there is any damage to either parts, control arm 
assembly must be replaced as a complete unit.
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