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

0B-18 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
REPLACEMENT
1) Inspect transmission case for evidence of fluid leakage.
Repair leaky point, if any.
2) Make sure that vehicle is placed level for fluid level check.
3) Change fluid. For its procedure, refer to “CHANGING A/T
FLUID” in Section 7B.
TRANSFER OIL (4WD) AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL
OIL (4WD)
INSPECTION
1) Check transfer case or differential for evidence of oil leak-
age.
Repair leaky point if any.
2) Make sure that vehicle is placed level for oil level check.
3) Remove level plug of transfer or differential and check oil
level.
Oil level can be checked roughly by means of 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, pour specified amount of specified
oil referring to “TRANSFER OIL CHANGE” in Section 7D or
“DIFFERENTIAL OIL CHANGE” in Section 7F.
4) Tighten level plug to specified torque referring to “TRANS-
FER OIL CHANGE” in Section 7D or “CHANGING DIFFER-
ENTIAL OIL” in Section 7F.
REPLACEMENT
Change transfer oil and differential oil with new specified oil refer-
ring to “TRANSFER OIL CHANGE” in Section 7D or “DIFFEREN-
TIAL OIL CHANGE” in Section 7F.
1. Drain plug
[A] : Transfer
[B] : Rear differential
1. Oil level/filler plug
2. Drain plug

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-19
ALL LATCHES, HINGES AND LOCKS
INSPECTION
DOORS
Check that each door of front, rear and back doors opens and
closes smoothly and locks securely when closed.
If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinge and latch or repair
door lock system.
ENGINE HOOD
Check that secondary latch operates properly (check that sec-
ondary latch keeps hood from opening all the way even when
pulling hood release handle inside vehicle.) Also check that hood
opens and closes smoothly and properly and hood locks securely
when closed.
If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinge and latch, or repair
hood lock system.
FINAL INSPECTION
SEATS
Check that seat slides smoothly and locks securely at any position. Also check that reclining mechanism of front
seat back allows it to be locked at any angle.
SEAT BELT
Inspect belt system including webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchors for damage or wear.
Check that seat belt is securely locked. If “REPLACE BELT” label on front seat belt is visible, replace belt.
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL CHECK
Check that the electrolyte level of all battery cells is between the upper and lower level lines on the case. If bat-
tery is equipped with built-in indicator, check battery condition by the indicator.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL OPERATION
Check that pedal operates smoothly without getting caught or interfered by any other part.
WARNING:
When carrying out road tests, select a safe place where no man or no running vehicle is seen so as to
prevent any accident.

0B-20 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
ENGINE START
Check engine start for readiness.
On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each select lever position. The starting motor
should crank only in “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral).
On manual transmission vehicles, place the shift lever in “Neutral,” depress clutch pedal fully any try to start.
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK
Check for leakage, cracks or loose supports.
CLUTCH (FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
Check for the following.
Clutch is completely released when depressing clutch pedal,
No slipping clutch occurs when releasing pedal and accelerating.
Clutch itself is free from any abnormal condition.
GEARSHIFT OR SELECT LEVER (TRANSMISSION)
Check gear shift or select lever for smooth shifting to all positions and for good performance of transmission in
any position.
With automatic transmission equipped vehicle, also check that shift indicator indicates properly according to
which position select lever is shifted to.
With automatic transmission equipped vehicle, make sure that vehicle is at complete stop when shifting select
lever to “P” range position and release all brakes.
BRAKE
Foot Brake
Check the followings:
that brake pedal has proper travel,
that brake works properly,
that it is free from noise,
that vehicle does not pull to one side when brake is applied.
and that brake do not drag.
Parking Brake
Check that lever has proper travel.
Check to ensure that parking brake is fully effective when the vehicle is stopped on the safe slope and brake
lever is pulled all the way.WARNING:
Before performing the following check, be sure to have enough room around the vehicle. Then, firmly
apply both the parking brake and the regular brakes. Do not use the accelerator pedal. If the engine
starts, be ready to turn off the ignition promptly. Take these precautions because the vehicle could
move without warning and possibly cause personal injury or property damage.
WARNING:
With vehicle parked on a fairly steep slope, make sure nothing is in the way downhill to avoid any per-
sonal injury or property damage. Be prepared to apply regular brake quickly even if vehicle should
start to move.

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-21
STEERING
Check to ensure that steering wheel is free from instability, 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 system are free from abnormal noise and abnormal vibration or
any other abnormal condition.
METERS AND GAUGE
Check that speedometer, odometer, fuel meter, temperature 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 mode control lever to defroster position and fan switch lever to “HI” position for this check.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine oil SE, SF, SG, SH or SJ grade (Refer to “ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER”
in this section for engine oil viscosity.)
Engine coolant
(Ethylene glycol base coolant)“Antifreeze/Anticorrosion coolant”
Brake fluid DOT 3
Manual transmission oil Refer to “M/T OIL CHANGE” in Section 7A.
Transfer oil (4WD) Refer to “TRANSFER OIL CHANGE” in Section 7D.
Differential oil (4WD) Refer to “DIFFERENTIAL OIL CHANGE” in Section 7F.
Automatic transmission fluid
An equivalent of DEXRON
®-III
Door hinges Engine oil or water resistance chassis grease
Hood latch assembly Engine oil or water resistance chassis grease
Key lock cylinder Spray lubricant

0B-22 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

3C-2 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
STEERING COLUMN
This double tube type steering column has following three important features in addition to the steering function
:
The column is energy absorbing, designed to compress in a front-end collision.
The ignition switch and lock are mounted conveniently on this column.
With the column mounted lock, the ignition and steering operations can be locked to inhibit theft of the vehi-
cle.
To insure the energy absorbing action, it is important that only the specified screws, bolts, and nuts be used as
designated and that they are tightened to the specified torque.
When the column assembly is removed from the vehicle, special care must be taken in handling it. Use of a
steering wheel puller other than the one recommended in this manual or a sharp blow on the end of the steering
shaft, leaning on the assembly, or dropping the assembly could shear the plastic shear pins which maintain col-
umn length and position.
STEERING WHEEL AND DRIVER AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE
The driver air bag (inflator) module is one of the supplemental restraint (air bag) system components and is
mounted to the center of the steering wheel. During certain frontal crashes, the air bag system supplements the
restraint of the driver’s and passenger’s seat belts by deploying the air bags.
The air bag (inflator) module should be handled with care to prevent accidental deployment. When servicing, be
sure to observe all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS and “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” under “ON-VEHICLE SER-
VICE” in Section 10B.
DIAGNOSIS
For maintenance service of the steering wheel and column, refer to Section 0B.
For diagnosis of the steering wheel and column, refer to Section 3.
For diagnosis of the air bag system, refer to Section 10B.
INSPECTION AND REPAIR REQUIRED AFTER ACCIDENT
After an accident, whether the air bag has been deployed or not, be sure to perform checks, inspections and
repairs described under “CHECKING STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AND LOWER SHAFT FOR ACCI-
DENT DAMAGE” as well as “REPAIRS AND INSPECTIONS REQUIRED AFTER ACCIDENT” under “DIAGNO-
SIS” in Section 10B.

WHEELS AND TIRES 3F-1
6F1
6F2
6G
3F
8A
8B
8C
8D
8E
9
10
10A
10B
SECTION 3F
WHEELS AND TIRES
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................... 3F-2
TIRES ............................................................ 3F-2
WHEELS ....................................................... 3F-2
REPLACEMENT TIRES ................................ 3F-2
REPLACEMENT WHEELS ........................... 3F-2
HOW TO MEASURE WHEEL RUNOUT... 3F-3
METRIC LUG NUTS AND WHEEL
STUDS ...................................................... 3F-3
DIAGNOSIS ...................................................... 3F-3
DIAGNOSIS TABLE ...................................... 3F-3
BALANCING WHEELS ................................. 3F-3
GENERAL BALANCE PROCEDURES ......... 3F-4
OFF-VEHICLE BALANCING ..................... 3F-4
ON-VEHICLE BALANCING....................... 3F-4MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
ADJUSTMENTS ............................................... 3F-5
WHEEL MAINTENANCE .............................. 3F-5
WHEEL ATTACHING STUDS .................. 3F-5
MATCHED TIRES AND WHEELS ............ 3F-5
TIRE MAINTENANCE................................... 3F-5
TIRE PLACARD ........................................ 3F-5
INFLATION OF TIRES .............................. 3F-6
TIRE ROTATION ...................................... 3F-6
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ................................... 3F-7
WHEEL ......................................................... 3F-7
TIRE .............................................................. 3F-8
MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING ........... 3F-8
REPAIR ..................................................... 3F-8

NOTE:
All wheel 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 the
same part number or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a replace-
ment part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reas-
sembly 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.

WHEELS AND TIRES 3F-5
MAINTENANCE AND MINOR ADJUSTMENTS
WHEEL MAINTENANCE
Wheel repairs that use welding, heating, or peening are not approved. All damaged wheels should be replaced.
WHEEL ATTACHING STUDS
If a broken stud is found, see Section 3E (rear) or Section 3D (front) for Note and Replacement procedure.
MATCHED TIRES AND WHEELS
Tires and wheels are match mounted at the assembly plant.
This means that the radially stiffest part of the tire, or “high spot”,
is matched to the smallest radius or “low spot” of the wheel.
This is done to provide the smoothest possible ride.
The “high spot” of the tire is originally marked by paint dot (1) on
the outboard sidewall. This paint dot will eventually wash off the
tire.
The “ow spot” of the wheel is originally marked by paint dot (2) on
the wheel rim-flange. Properly assembled, the wheel rims’ paint
dot should be aligned with the tires’ paint dot as shown in left fig-
ure.
Whenever a tire is dismounted from its wheel, it should be
remounted 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 position.
TIRE MAINTENANCE
TIRE PLACARD
The “Tire Placard” is located on the left door (right door for right-hand side steering vehicle) lock pillar and
should be referred to tire information.
The placard lists the maximum load, tire size and cold tire pressure where applicable.
NOTE:
Whether rim size and/or maximum load are listed or not depends on regulations of each country.

PROPELLER SHAFTS 4B-1
6F1
6F2
6G
6H
6K
7A
7A1
7B1
7C1
7D
7E
7F
4B
8D
8E
9
10
10A
10B
SECTION 4B
PROPELLER SHAFTS
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................. 4B-1
DIAGNOSIS ..................................................... 4B-1
DIAGNOSIS TABLE ..................................... 4B-1PROPELLER SHAFT JOINT CHECK.......... 4B-2
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE .................................. 4B-2
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION...... 4B-4

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Most universal and constant velocity joints require no maintenance. They are lubricated for life and can not be
lubricated on the vehicle. If universal and constant velocity joints becomes noisy or worn, it must be replace.
The propeller shaft is a balanced unit. Handle it carefully so that balance can be maintained.
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Abnormal noise
Loose universal joint bolt Tighten universal joint bolt.
Spider bearing worn out or stuck Replace.
Wear spider Replace propeller shaft.
Vibration
Performed propeller shaft Replace.

BRAKES 5-9
EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL INSPECTION
1) Start engine.
2) Depress brake pedal a few times.
3) With brake pedal depressed with approximately 30 kg (66
lbs) load, measure brake pedal to wall (dash panel silencer)
clearance “a”.
If clearance “a” is less than specification, the most possible
cause is either rear brake shoes are worn out beyond limit or
air is in lines.
Should clearance “a” remain less than specification even
after replacement of brake shoes and bleeding of system,
other possible but infrequent cause is malfunction of rear
brake shoe adjusters or booster push rod length out of
adjustment.
–Bleed brake system. Refer to “AIR BLEEDING OF BRAKE
SYSTEM”.
–Remove brake drums for adjuster inspection. (Refer to
“REAR BRAKE”.) If defective, correct or replace.
Clearance “a” between brake pedal and dash panel
silencer
LH steering vehicle : over 135 mm (5.32 in.)
RH steering vehicle : over 140 mm (5.52 in.)
FRONT BRAKE PAD INSPECTION
Inspect pad linings (1) periodically according to maintenance
schedule whenever wheels are removed (for tire rotation or other
reason). Take a look through each end (or hole) of caliper and
check lining thickness of outside and inside pads.
If lining is worn and its thickness (“a” in figure) is less than limit, all
pads must be replaced at the same time.
Front brake pad thickness “a” (lining thickness)
Standard : 10 mm (0.40 in.)
Limit : 2 mm (0.08 in.)
BRAKE DISC INSPECTION
Refer to “BRAKE DISC” for inspection point and procedure.
“a”