Diff SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2000 2.G Service User Guide

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-25
Steering

Check to ensure that steering wheel is free from in-
stability, or abnormally heavy feeling.

Check that the vehicle does not wander or pull to
one side.
Engine

Check that engine responds readily at all speeds.

Check that engine is free from abnormal noise and
abnormal vibration.
Body, Wheels and Power Transmitting System
Check that body, wheels and power transmitting sys-
tem are free from abnormal noise and abnormal
vibration or any other abnormal condition.
Meters and Gauge
Check that speedometer, odometer, fuel meter, tem-
perature gauge, etc. are operating accurately.
Lights
Check that all lights operate properly.
Windshield Defroster
Periodically check that air comes out from defroster
outlet when operating heater or air conditioning.
Set fan switch lever to ªHIº position for this check.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine oilSG, SH or SJ (Refer to engine oil viscosity chart in item 1-4)
Engine coolant (Ethylene glycol
base coolant)ªAntifreeze / Anticorrosion coolantº
Brake fluidDOT 3
Manual transmission oilRefer to Section 7A or 7A1Transfer oilRefer to Section 7A or 7A1.
Differential oil (front & rear)Refer to Section 7E or 7F.
Automatic transmission fluid and
Power steering fluidRefer to Section 3B1 or 7B1.
Door hingesEngine oil or water resistance chassis greaseHood latch assemblyEngine oil or water resistance chassis grease
Key lock cylinderSpray lubricant

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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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3. Bubbles
1B-10 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
QUICKLY CHECKING OF REFRIGERANT
CHARGE (IF EQUIPPED WITH SIGHT GLASS)
CHARGE OF REFRIGERANT
The following procedure can be used for quickly checking whether
the A / C system has a proper charge of refrigerant or not.
Run engine at fast idle, and operate A / C at its max. cooling capacity
for a few minutes. Then, look at the sight glass (1) on receiver / dryer
(2) and compare what is observed with the symptoms listed in
ªCHECKING REFRIGERANT CHARGEº table given below.
CHECKING REFRIGERANT CHARGE
CONDITIONPOSSIBLE CAUSESCORRECTION
Bubbles observed in sight glassInsufficient charge of refrigerant in
systemCheck system for leaks with a leak
tester.
No bubbles observed in sight glassNo charge or proper or too much
charge of refrigerant in systemRefer to the following item.
No temperature difference
between compressor inlet and
outletEmpty or nearly empty systemRecovery, evacuate and charge
system and then check it for leaks
with a leak tester.
Noticeable temperature difference
between compressor inlet and
outletProper or too much charge of
refrigerant in systemRefer to the following item.
When A / C is turned OFF,
refrigerant in sight glass clears
immediately and remains clearToo much charge of refrigerant in
systemDischarge excess charge of
refrigerant to adjust it to a specified
charge.
When A / C is turned OFF,
refrigerant in sight glass once
produces bubbles and then clearsProper charge of refrigerant in
systemNo correction needed because
charge of refrigerant is normal.

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3-4 STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Wander or Poor
Steering Stability
Mismatched or uneven tires.

Loose ball joints and tie rod
ends.

Faulty shock absorbers / struts or
mounting.

Loose stabilizer bar.

Broken or sagging springs.

Rack and pinion not properly adjusted.
(if equipped with manual steering
gear case)

Disturbed front end alignment.Replace tire or inflate tires to
proper pressure.
Replace suspension control arm or
tie rod end.
Replace absorber / strut or repair
mounting.
Tighten or replace stabilizer bar or
bushes.
Replace spring.
Check or adjust rack and pinion
torque.
Check and adjust front end alignment.
Erratic Steering when
Braking
Worn wheel bearings.

Broken or sagging springs.

Leaking wheel cylinder or caliper.

Warped discs.

Badly worn brake linings.

Drum is out of round in some brakes.

Wheel tires are inflated unequally.

Defective wheel cylinders.

Disturbed front end alignment.Replace wheel bearing.
Replace spring.
Repair or replace wheel cylinder or
caliper.
Replace brake disc.
Replace brake shoe lining.
Replace brake drum.
Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Replace or repair wheel cylinder.
Check front end alignment.
Low or Uneven Trim
Height
Right-to-left trim height
(H) difference should be
within 15 mm (0.6 in.)
with curb weight.
*Same with rear side.
Broken or sagging springs.

Overloaded.

Incorrect springs.Replace spring.
Check loading.
Replace spring.
Ride Too Soft
Faulty shock absorber or struts.Replace shock absorber or strut.
Suspension Bottoms
Overloaded.

Faulty shocks or struts.

Incorrect broken or sagging springs.Check loading.
Replace shock absorber or strut.
Replace spring.

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[A]
[B]

Hard Cornering

Under-Inflation

Lack of Rotation
Incorrect Wheel Alignment

Tire Construction Non-Uniformity

Wheel Heavy Acceleration [A] [B]
3-6 STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES
TIRE DIAGNOSIS
IRREGULAR AND / OR PREMATURE WEAR
Irregular and premature wear has many possible causes. Some of
them are: incorrect inflation pressures, lack of tire rotation, driving
habits, improper alignment.
If the following conditions are noted, rotation is in order:
1. Front tire wear is different from rear.
2. Uneven wear exists across the tread of any tire.
3. Left front and right front tire wear is unequal.
4. Left rear and right rear tire wear is unequal.
5. There is cupping, flat spotting, etc.
A wheel alignment check is in order if the following conditions are
noted:
1. Left front and right front tire wear is unequal.
2. Wear is uneven across the tread of any front tire.
3. Front tire treads have scuffed appearance with ªfeatherº edges
on one side of tread ribs or blocks.
WEAR INDICATOR
The original equipment tires have built-in tread wear indicators to
show when tires need replacement. These indicators will appear as
12 mm (0.47 in.) wide bands when the tire tread depth becomes 1.6
mm (0.063 in.). When the indicators appear in 3 or more grooves
at 6 locations, tire replacement is recommended.
RADIAL TIRE WADDLE
Waddle is side to side movement at the front and / or rear of the ve-
hicle. It is caused by the steel belt not being straight within the tire.
It is most noticeable at low speed, 8 to 48 km / h (5 to 30 mph). It is
possible to road test a vehicle and tell on which end of the vehicle
the faulty tire is located. If the waddle tire is on the rear, the rear end
of the vehicle will shake from side to side or ªwaddleº. From the driv-
er's seat it feels as though someone is pushing on the side of the
vehicle. If the faulty tire is on the front, the waddle is more visual.
The front sheet metal appears to be moving back and forth and the
driver feels as though he is at the pivot point in the vehicle.
Waddle can be quickly diagnosed by using a Tire Problem Detector
(TPD) and following the equipment manufacturer's recommenda-
tions.
If a TPD is not available, the more time consuming method of sub-
stituting known good tire / wheel assemblies on the problem vehicle
can be used as follows:

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3-8 STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES
RADIAL TIRE LEAD
ªLeadº is the deviation of the vehicle from a straight path on a level
road with no pressure on the steering wheel.
Lead is usually caused by:
1) Incorrect alignment.
2) Uneven brake adjustment.
3) Tire construction.
The way in which a tire is built can produce lead in a vehicle. An ex-
ample of this is placement of the belt. Off center belts on radial tires
can cause the tire to develop a side force while rolling straight down
the road. If one side of the tire is a little larger diameter than the oth-
er, the tire will tend to roll to one side. This will develop a side force
which can produce vehicle lead.
The procedure on previous page should be used to make sure that
front alignment is not mistaken for tire lead.
1) Part of the lead diagnosis procedure is different from the tire
rotation pattern currently in the owner's and service manuals. If
a medium to high mileage tire is moved to the other side of the
vehicle, be sure to check that ride roughness has not developed.
2) Rear tires will not cause lead.
VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS
Wheel unbalance causes most of the highway speed vibration
problems. If a vibration remains after dynamic balancing, it can be
caused by three things.
1) Tire runout.
2) Wheel runout.
3) Tire stiffness variation.
Measuring tire and / or wheel free runout will uncover only part of the
problem. All three causes, known as loaded radial runout, must be
checked by using a Tire Problem Detector (TPD). If a TPD is not
available, the more time consuming method of substituting known
good tire and wheel assemblies on the problem vehicle can be
used.

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1. Suction connector
2. O-ring
3. Pressure switch
4. Flow control valve
(Relief valve)
5. Spring
6. Plug
7. Pump cover
8. Cam ring
9. Vane
10. Rotor
11. Snap ring
12. Side plate
13. Pulley (pump shaft)
14. Oil seal
15. Pump body
16. Flow control valve Assembly
3B1-4 POWER STEERING (P / S) SYSTEM
POWER STEERING (P / S) PUMP
The power steering pump is a vane type and is driven by the V-ribbed belt from the crankshaft.
ModelVane type
Hydraulic
pressure
controlRelieved
pressure
6500 kPa (65 kg / cm2, 924 psi)
G16 Type engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7000 kPa (70 kg / cm
2, 995 psi)
J20 Type engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7350 kPa (73.5 kg / cm
2, 1045 psi)
H25 Type engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ControlFlow control valve
deviceRelief valve
Power steering
pressure switch
Switch turns on (closes) when the
pressure is higher than 2500 ± 3500 kPa
(25 ± 35 kg / cm
2, 356 ± 498 psi).
ECM uses this signal for idle speed control.
Capacity0.70 ± 0.75

(1.48 / 1.23 ± 1.58 / 1.32 US / Imp. pt)
Specified fluidDEXRON
II, DEXRON
III A / T fluid
or equivalent
FLOW CONTROL VALVE
As the discharge rate of the P/S pump increases in proportion to the
pump revolution speed, a flow control valve is added to control it so
that the optimum amount of fluid for steering operation is supplied
according to the engine speed (driving condition).
Described below is its operation at different engine speed.

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POWER STEERING (P / S) SYSTEM 3B1-5
DIAGNOSIS
GENERAL DIAGNOSIS TABLE
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Steering wheel
feels heavy
(at low speed)
Fluid deteriorated, low viscosity, different
type of fluid mixed

Pipes or hoses deformed, air entering
through joint

Insufficient air purging from P / S circuit

P / S belt worn, lacking in tension

Tire inflation pressure excessively low

Front end alignment out of order

Steering wheel installed improperly (twisted)

Bind in tie rod or tie rod end ball joint

P / S pump hydraulic pressure fails to increase

P / S pump hydraulic pressure increases
but slowly

Steering gear box malfunctionReplace fluid.
Replace defective part.
Purge air.
Adjust belt tension or replace
belt as necessary.
Inflate tire.
Check and adjust front end
alignment.
Install steering wheel correctly.
Replace defective part.
Check pressure and repair or
replace defective part.
Check pressure and repair or
replace defective part.
Replace gear box.
Steering wheel
feels heavy
momentarily when
turning it to the
left or right
Air drawn in due to insufficient amount
of fluid

Slipping P / S belt

P / S pump hydraulic pressure fails to
increase

P / S pump hydraulic pressure increases
but slowly

Steering gear box malfunctionAdd fluid and purge air.
Adjust belt tension or replace
belt as necessary.
Check pressure and repair or
replace defective part.
Check pressure and repair or
replace defective part.
Replace gear box.
Poor recovery
from turnsNOTE:
To check steering wheel for recovery, with vehicle running at 22 mile / h (35 km / h),
turn steering wheel 90 and let it free. It should return more than 60.

Deformed pipes or hoses

Steering column installed improperly

Front end alignment out of order

Ball joints binding

P / S pump hydraulic pressure fails to
increase

P / S pump hydraulic pressure increases
but slowly

Steering gear box malfunctionReplace defective part.
Install steering column correctly.
Check and adjust front end
alignment.
Replace defective part.
Check pressure and repair or
replace defective part.
Check pressure and repair or
replace defective part.
Replace gear box.

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3D-10 FRONT SUSPENSION
ªaº < ªbº
1. Circlip
2. Large diameter
1. Axle shaft drive flange
2. Bolt 1. Spring seat
Bottom
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install coil spring.
NOTE:
Upper and lower diameters of coil spring are different.
Bring larger diameter end at bottom and set its open end in
place on spring seat.

Be sure to use specified torque for tightening each fastener.

Refer to torque specification chart at the end of this section.

As for ball stud nut, be sure to insert split pin and bend it after tight-
ening it.

Tighten tie-rod end nut with pushing ball stud to upper side so as
not ball stud to be rotated.

For 4WD vehicle
Apply lithium grease to front drive shaft washer and front wheel
spindle outer.
ªAº: Grease 99000-25010

For 4WD vehicle
When installing circlip to drive shaft, utilize screw hole in drive
shaft to pull it out and bring large diameter of circlip at right as
shown.

For 4WD vehicle
When installing axle shaft drive flange to wheel hub, apply sealant
to mating surface of axle shaft drive flange and tighten flange bolt
to specified torque.
ªAº: Sealant 99000-31090
Tightening Torque
(a): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)

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1. Rear axle housing
2. Coil spring
3. Axle shaft
4. Shock absorber
5. Upper rod
6. Lower rod
7. Oil level plug
8. Wheel bearing retainer
9. Rear wheel bearing
10. Brake back plate
11. Oil drain plug
12. Lateral rod
NOTE:
When installing differential gear oil drain
plug, clean the thread portion of the plug and
then apply sealant (SUZUKI BOND No. 1215,
99000-31110) to the portion.
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3E-2 REAR SUSPENSION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Rear suspension is 5 link type of rigid axle which consists of coil springs, rear axle, shock absorbers, upper rods,
lower rods and lateral rod.
The lower rod and upper rod are connected with the axle and body by using bushes so that axle moves up and
down with bushes as their supporting points.
The shock absorber is installed between the body and axle to absorb up-and-down movement of the vehicle body.