rims SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 1999 2.G Service Workshop Manual

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STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES 3-1
GENERAL DIAGNOSIS3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnosis Table 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIRE DIAGNOSIS3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Irregular and / or Premature Wear 3-6. . . . . . .
Wear Indicator 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radial Tire Waddle 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radial Tire Lead 3-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 3
STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES
DIAGNOSIS3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FRONT END ALIGNMENT3A-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POWER STEERING SYSTEM3B1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN3C1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FRONT SUSPENSION3D-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REAR SUSPENSION3E-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WHEELS AND TIRES3F-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS
GENERAL DIAGNOSIS
Since the problems in steering, suspension, wheels and tires involve several systems, they must all be considered
when diagnosing a complaint. To avoid using the wrong symptom, always road test the vehicle first.
Proceed with the following preliminary inspections and correct any defects which are found.
1) Inspect tires for proper pressure and uneven wear.
2) Raise vehicle on a hoist and inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for loose or damaged parts.
3) Spin front wheel. Inspect for out-of-round tires, out-of-balance tires, bent rims, loose and / or rough wheel bear-
ings.
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Vehicle Pulls (Leads)
Mismatched or uneven tires.

Tires not adequately inflated.

Broken or sagging springs.

Radial tire lateral force.

Disturbed front end alignment.

Disturbed rear axle alignment.

Brake dragging in one road wheel.

Loose, bent or broken front or rear
suspension parts.Replace tire.
Adjust tire pressure.
Replace spring.
Replace tire.
Check front end alignment.
Check rear axle alignment.
Repair front brake.
Tighten or replace suspension part.

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1. Paint
3F-4 WHEELS AND TIRES
Higher than Recommended Pressure Can Cause:
1. Hard ride
2. Tire bruising or carcass damage
3. Rapid tread wear at center of tire
Unequal Pressure on Same Axle Can Cause:
1. Uneven braking
2. Steering lead
3. Reduced handling
4. Swerve on acceleration
Valve caps should be kept on valves to keep dust and
water out.Lower than Recommended Pressure Can Cause:
1. Tire squeal on turns
2. Hard steering
3. Rapid and uneven wear on the edges of the tread
4. Tire rim bruises and rupture
5. Tire cord breakage
6. High tire temperatures
7. Reduced handling
8. High fuel consumption
MAINTENANCE AND MINOR ADJUSTMENTS
WHEEL AND TIRE
Wheel repairs that use welding, heating, or peening are not approved. All damaged wheels should be replaced.
STUDS
If a broken stud is found, see Section 3E (rear) or Section 3D (front) for Note and Replacement procedure.
MATCHED TIRES AND WHEELS
(For vehicle equipped with steel wheels)
Tires and wheels are matchmounted at the assembly plant.
This means that the radially stiffest part of the tire, or ªhigh spotº, is
matched to the smallest radius or ªlow spotº of the wheel.
This is done to provide the smoothest possible ride.
The ªhigh spotº of the tire is originally marked by paint dot on the
outboard sidewall. This paint dot will eventually wash off the tire.
The ªlow spotº of the wheel is originally marked by paint dot on the
wheel rim-flange. Properly assembled, the wheel rims' paint dot
should be aligned with the tires' paint dot as shown in left figure.
Whenever a tire is dismounted from its wheel, it should be re-
mounted so that the tire and wheel are matched. If the tire's paint
dot cannot be located, a line should be scribed on the tire and wheel
before dismounting to assure that it is remounted in the same posi-
tion.
INFLATION OF TIRES
The pressure recommended for any model is carefully calculated to give a satisfactory ride, stability, steering, tread
wear, tire life and resistance to bruises.
Tire pressure, with tires cold, (after vehicle has set for three hours or more, or driven less than one mile) should
be checked monthly or before any extended trip. Set to the specifications on the tire placard located on the side
of instrument panel.
It is normal for tire pressure increase when the tires become hot during driving. Do not bleed or reduce tire pressure
after driving. Bleeding reduces the ªCold Inflation Pressureº.

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1. Eyeleteer
1. Piano string
2. Windshield
3. Windshield knife
BODY SERVICE 9-7
REMOVAL
1) Clean both inside and outside of glass and around it.
2) Remove wiper arms and garnish.
3) Using tape, cover body surface around glass to prevent any
damage.
4) Remove rear view mirror, sunvisor, and front pillar trims (right
& left).
5) If necessary, remove instrument panel. Refer to ªINSTRU-
MENT PANELº in this section.
6) If necessary, remove head lining. Refer to ªHEAD LININGº in
this section.
7) If necessary, remove roof trim. Refer to ªROOF TRIMº in this
section.
8) Remove (or cut) windshield molding all around until windshield
edge comes out.
9) Drill hole with eyeletter through adhesive and let piano string
through it.
10) Cut adhesive all around windshield with piano string.
When using tool to cut adhesive, be careful not to cause dam-
age to windshield. Use wire to cut adhesive along lower part of
windshield.
NOTE:
Use piano string as close to glass as possible so as to pre-
vent damage to body and instrument panel.

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9-72 BODY SERVICE
1. Front floor carpet
2. Luggage floor carpet
3. Dash panel insulation
1. Dash side trim
2. Front side sill scuffs
3. Center pillar inner lower trim
4. Rear side sill scuff5. Fastener
6. Side sill scuff
7. Rear quarter lower trim
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR TRIM
FLOOR CARPET
FRONT FLOOR CARPET
REMOVAL
1) Remove front seats and rear seat cushions.
2) Remove seat belt lower anchor bolt.
3) Remove dash side trims, front side sill scuffs (4 door model),
center pillar inner lower rims (4 door model), rear side sill scuffs
(4 door model), side sill scuffs (2 door model) and rear quarter
lower trim.
4) Remove parking brake lever cover, console box and console
box front extension.
5) Remove front floor carpet.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal sequence to install front floor carpet, noting fol-
lowing point.

When tightening seat belt anchor bolt, refer to Section 10A
ªFRONT SEAT BELTº for tightening torque.
LUGGAGE FLOOR CARPET
Luggage floor carpet is fixed to floor with clips.
REMOVAL
Detach clips, using care not to pull up carpet with force and break
clips. And remove inner trim.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal sequence to install luggage floor carpet.

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BODY SERVICE 9-73
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4. Assistant grip
5. Rear room light
6. Inner trim
1. Roof harness
2. Rear washer hose
3. Adhesive tape
Front 1. Room light
2. Sunshade assembly
3. Spot light
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HEAD LINING
REMOVAL
1) Remove spot light and sliding roof switch (if equipped).
2) Remove sunshade assembly.
3) Remove room light and spacer.
4) Remove assistant grips.
5) Remove inner trims covering head lining and door opening trim.
6) Remove rear speaker cover (if equipped).
7) Disconnect rear washer hose and roof harness from body.
8) Remove head lining.
NOTE:
Adhesive double coated tape is used to attach rear part of
head lining. Detach head lining from roof after removing all
above parts.
INSTALLATION
1) Set roof harness and washer hose to head lining with tape.
2) Clean roof where adhesive tape of head lining will be attached.
3) Peel off release liner of adhesive tape on head lining and install
it to body.
4) Install assistant grips a, b, c and d in that order.

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9-74 BODY SERVICE
1. Door opening trim
2. Head liningSetSet
4. Assistant grip
5. Rear room light
6. Inner trim 1. Room light
2. Sunshade assembly
3. Spot light
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5) Install door opening trim.
6) Install spot light, sunshade assembly, speaker cover, room light
and inner trims covering head lining.

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BODY SERVICE 9-75
1. Canvas top
2. Rear topbow
3. Side body garnish
4. Luggage mat end garnish
5. Assistant grip
6. Sunshade assembly
7. Sunshade hook
8. Front topbow lock
9. Canvas top snap
10. Front seat belt
11. Front pillar trim
12. Rear side inner lower trim
13. Rear side inner upper trim
14. Room light connector
15. Room light harness clamp
16. Roof trim
17. Left-front seat belt
ROOF TRIM (2 DOOR MODEL)
REMOVAL
1) Remove canvas top.
2) Remove rear topbow.
3) Remove side body garnishes.
4) Remove luggage mat end garnish.
5) Remove assistant grips.
6) Remove sunshade assemblies.
7) Remove sunshade hooks.
8) Remove front topbow locks.
9) Remove canvas top snaps.
10) Remove front seat belts.
11) Remove front pillar trims.
12) Remove rear side inner lower trims.
13) Remove rear side inner upper trims.
14) Disconnect room light connector and remove room light har-
ness clamp.
15) Remove roof trim.
CAUTION:
Be very careful not to separate roof trim consists of 4
components when removing. If disassemble it, it could
not be assembled to original unit.

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1. Air bag harness
2. Seat belt pretensioner harness
For driver side
AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-89
ACTIVATION INSIDE VEHICLE
Use this procedure when scrapping the entire vehicle including the seat belt pretensioners.
CAUTION:
When vehicle itself will be used again, activate pretensioner outside vehicle according to ªActivation
Outside Vehicleº, for activating it inside will cause the center pillar inner garnish and their vicinity to
be deformed.
Failure to observe this CAUTION may require unneeded vehicle inspection and repair.
WARNING:
Following precautions must be observed for this work. Failure to observe any of them may result in
personal injury.

To avoid an accidental activation, this work should be performed by no more than one person.

The procedure should be followed strictly as described here.

Be sure to read ªService Precautionsº for the seat belt pretensioner beforehand.

Never connect deployment harness to any power source before connecting deployment harness to
the seat belt pretensioner. Deployment harness shall remain shorted and not be connected to a power
source until the pretensioner is to be activated.

The seat belt pretensioner will immediately activate the pretensioner when a power source is con-
nected to it. Wear safety glasses throughout this entire activation and disposal procedure.

Wear suitable ear protection when activating pretensioner. Also, advise those who are in the area
close to activation site to wear suitable ear protection.

Do not activate driver and passenger seat belt pretensioners at the same time.
1) Turn ignition switch to ªLOCKº, remove key and put on safety
glasses.
2) Remove all loose objects from front seats and instrument panel.
3) Remove both side (driver and passenger side) front pillar lower
trims and disconnect seat belt pretensioner harnesses from air
bag harness.
4) Confirm that each seat belt pretensioner is securely mounted.