body SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2000 2.G Service Service Manual

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GRAND
VITARA
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C-13
1. Capsule
2. Steering column bracket
3. Plate
1. Steering column assembly
1. Steering column lower seal ªaº
CHECKING STEERING COLUMN FOR
ACCIDENT DAMAGE
NOTE:
Vehicles involved in accidents resulting in body damage,
where steering column has been impacted, may have a dam-
aged or misaligned steering column.
CHECKING PROCEDURE
1) Check that two capsules are attached to steering column brack-
et securely. Check clearance between capsules and steering
column bracket. Clearance should be 0 mm (0 in.) on both sides.
If found loose or clearance, replace steering column assembly.
2) Check two plates for any damages such as crack or breakage.
If anything is found faulty, replace as steering column assembly.
3) Take measurement ªaº as shown. If it is shorter than specified
length, replace column assembly with new one.
Length ªaº: 895
0.8 mm (35.24
0.03 in.)
4) Check steering column lower seal for breakage or deformation.
If found defective, replace.
5) Check steering shaft joints and shaft for any damages such as
crack, breakage, malfunction or excessive play.
If anything is found faulty, replace as steering shaft lower assem-
bly or steering column assembly.
6) Check steering shaft for smooth rotation.
If found defective, replace as column assembly.
7) Check steering shaft and column for bend, cracks or deforma-
tion.
If found defective, replace as column assembly.

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AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C1-11
1. Steering column
2. Steering column mounting bolt
3. Steering column lower seal
1. Shift (key) interlock cable
2. Screw
1. Capsule
2. Steering column bracket
3. Plate
1. Steering column assembly ªaº
8) Remove steering column mounting bolts (6 pieces).
9) If equipped with shift (key) interlock cable, remove shift (key)
interlock cable screw and then disconnect its cable from igni-
tion switch.
10) Remove steering column from vehicle.
INSPECTION
NOTE:
Vehicles involved in accidents resulting in body damage,
where steering column has been impacted or air bag
deployed, may have a damaged or misaligned steering col-
umn.
CHECKING PROCEDURE
1) Check that two capsules are attached to steering column brack-
et securely. Check clearance between capsules and steering
column bracket. Clearance should be 0 mm (0 in.) on both sides.
If found loose or clearance, replace steering column assembly.
2) Check two plates for any damages such as crack or breakage.
If anything is found faulty, replace as steering column assembly.
3) Take measurement ªaº as shown. If it is shorter than specified
length, replace column assembly with new one.
Length ªaº: 895
0.8 mm (35.24
0.03 in.)

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VITARA
3C1-14 AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
1. Steering column
2. Steering lock 1
2
1. Center punch (with sharp point)
2. Steering lock mounting bolt
1. Steering column
2. Steering shaft
STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY (IGNITION
SWITCH)
REMOVAL
1) Remove steering column. Refer to ªSTEERING COLUMNº in
this section.
2) Using center punch as shown, loosen and remove steering lock
mounting bolts.
NOTE:
Use care not to damage aluminum part of steering lock
body with center punch.
3) Turn ignition key to ªACCº or ªONº position and remove steering
lock assembly from steering column.
INSTALLATION
1) Position oblong hole of steering shaft in the center of hole in col-
umn.
2) Turn ignition key to ªACCº or ªONº position and install steering
lock assembly onto column.
3) Now turn ignition key to ªLOCKº position and pull it out.
4) Align hub on lock with oblong hole of steering shaft and rotate
shaft to assure that steering shaft is locked.
5) Tighten new bolts until head of each bolt is broken off.
6) Turn ignition key to ªACCº or ªONº position and check to be sure
that steering shaft rotates smoothly. Also check for lock opera-
tion.
7) Install steering column. Refer to ªSTEERING COLUMNº in this
section.

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GRAND
VITARA
AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C1-17
1. Capsule
2. Steering column bracket
3. Plate
1. Steering column assembly
1. Steering column lower seal ªaº
CHECKING STEERING COLUMN FOR
ACCIDENT DAMAGE
NOTE:
Vehicles involved in accidents resulting in body damage,
where steering column has been impacted or air bag
deployed, may have a damaged or misaligned steering col-
umn.
CHECKING PROCEDURE
1) Check that two capsules are attached to steering column brack-
et securely. Check clearance between capsules and steering
column bracket. Clearance should be 0 mm (0 in.) on both sides.
If found loose or clearance, replace steering column assembly.
2) Check two plates for any damages such as crack or breakage.
If anything is found faulty, replace as steering column assembly.
3) Take measurement ªaº as shown. If it is shorter than specified
length, replace column assembly with new one.
Length ªaº: 895
0.8 mm (35.24
0.03 in.)
4) Check steering column lower seal for breakage or deformation.
If found defective, replace.
5) Check steering shaft joints and shaft for any damages such as
crack, breakage, malfunction or excessive play.
If anything is found faulty, replace as steering shaft lower assem-
bly or steering column assembly.
6) Check steering shaft for smooth rotation.
If found defective, replace as column assembly.
7) Check steering shaft and column for bend, cracks or deforma-
tion.
If found defective, replace as column assembly.

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1. Body
2. Strut assembly
3. Steering knuckle
4. Suspension control arm
(Lower arm)
5. Ball stud
6. Wheel bearing
7. Axle shaft drive flange
8. Wheel
2WD
4WD
3D-2 FRONT SUSPENSION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The front suspension is the strut type independent suspension. The upper end of a strut is anchored to the body
by a strut support. The strut and strut support are isolated by a rubber mount.
The lower end of the strut is connected to the upper end of a steering knuckle and lower end of knuckle is attached
to the stud of a ball joint which is incorporated in a unit with a suspension control arm. And this steering knuckle
is connected to the tie rod end.
Thus, movement of the steering wheel is transmitted to the tie rod end and then to the knuckle, eventually causing
the wheel-and-tire to move.

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FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-3
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
Refer to Section 3.
STABILIZER BAR AND BUSHING CHECK
BAR
Inspect for damage or deformation. If defective, replace.
BUSHING
Inspect for damage, wear or deterioration. If defective, replace.
STRUT DAMPER AND / OR COIL SPRING
CHECK
1) Inspect strut for oil leakage. If strut is found faulty, replace it as
an assembly unit, because it can not be disassembled.
2) Strut function check
Check and adjust tire pressures as specified.
Bounce body three or four times continuously by pushing front
end on the side with strut to be checked. Apply the same amount
of force at each push and note strut resistance both when
pushed and rebounding.
Also, note how many times vehicle body rebounds before com-
ing to stop after hands are off. Do the same for strut on the other
side.
Compare strut resistance and number of rebound on the right
with those on the left.
And they must be equal in both. With proper strut, body should
come to stop the moment hands are off or after only one or two
small rebounds. If struts are suspected, compare them with
known good vehicle or strut.
3) Inspect for damage or deformation.
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.
Replace any parts found defective in steps 2) ± 7).
SUSPENSION ARM / KNUCKLE CHECK
Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.

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FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-5
1. Suspension control arm
2. Stabilizer bar
3. Stabilizer ball joint
4. Ball joint bushings
5. Ball joint washers
6. Ball joint nuts
7. Bracket bolts
1. Painted
2. Mount bush bracket
3. Mount bush
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
STABILIZER BAR / BUSHINGS
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Remove stabilizer bar mount bush bracket bolts.
3) Remove stabilizer ball joint nuts, washers and bushings.
4) Remove stabilizer bar with its ball joints.
5) Disconnect stabilizer ball joints from stabilizer bar.
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
For correct installation of stabilizer bar, side-to-side, be sure
that color paint on stabilizer bar aligns with mount bush, both
right and left, as shown.
1) Connect stabilizer ball joints and stabilizer bar.
2) Install stabilizer ball joints to control arms.
NOTE:
Do not tighten stabilizer ball joint nuts completely.
3) Install stabilizer bar mount bush brackets.
4) When installing stabilizer, loosely assemble all components
while insuring that stabilizer is centered, side-to-side.
Check that ball joint is set at neutral position seeing from body
upper side.
5) Tighten stabilizer bracket bolts and stabilizer ball joint nuts to
specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 29 N
.m (2.9 kg-m, 21.0 lb-ft)
(b): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
(c): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 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.

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1. Rear axle housing
2. Floor jack
1. Lock nut (if equipped)
2. Absorber nut
3. Upper support
4. Rubber bush
5. Lower support
6. Shock absorber
7. Bolt
Upper side
Lower side
1. Lock nut (if equipped)
2. Absorber nut
3. Body outside
REAR SUSPENSION 3E-5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
SHOCK ABSORBER
The shock absorber is non-adjustable, non-refillable, and cannot
be disassembled. The only service the shock absorber requires is
replacement when it has lost its resistance, is damaged, or leaking
fluid.
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheel.
2) Support rear axle housing by using floor jack to prevent it from
lowering.
3) Remove lock nut (if equipped) and absorber nut.
4) Remove lower mounting bolt.
5) Remove shock absorber.
INSTALLATION
1) Install shock absorber. Refer to figure for proper installing direc-
tion of lower mounting bolt.
2) Remove floor jack.
3) Lower hoist.
4) Tighten nuts to specified torque.
NOTE:

Tighten lower nut with vehicle off hoist and in non-loaded
condition.
Tightening Torque
(a): 29 N
.m (2.9 kg-m, 21.0 lb-ft)
(b): 85 N
.m (8.5 kg-m. 61.5 lb-ft)

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1. Rear axle housing
2. Spring seat
3. Coil spring
4. Stepped part
1. Body center
2. Body outside
1. Body center
2. Body outside 1. Parking brake
cable hanger
2. Cross member
3. Clamp
4. Chassis frame
REAR SUSPENSION 3E-7
INSTALLATION
1) Install coil spring on spring seat of axle housing and then raise
axle housing.
NOTE:
When seating coil spring, mate spring end with stepped
part of rear axle spring seat as shown.
2) Install shock absorber lower bolt. For its proper installing direc-
tion, refer to figure.
Nut should not be tightened.
3) Install wheel speed sensor clamp (if equipped) and E-ring, and
connect breather hose to axle housing.
4) Connect cable hanger to chassis frame and clamp to cross
member. Remove floor jack from axle housing.
5) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 100 N
.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
6) Lower hoist and tighten absorber lower nut to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(b): 85 N
.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
For tightening of lower nut, refer to NOTE given under
SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION in this section.