wheel bolts SUZUKI SWIFT 2000 1.G RG413 Service Workshop Manual

0B-12 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
FUEL TANK
INSPECTION
Check fuel tank damage, cracks, fuel leakage, corrosion and tank
bolts looseness.
If a problem is found, repair or replace.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
PCV VALVE
INSPECTION
Check crankcase ventilation hose and PCV hose for leaks, cracks
or clog, and PCV valve for stick or clog. Refer to “PCV SYSTEM”
of Section 6E1 for PCV valve checking procedure.
FUEL EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
INSPECTION
1) Visually inspect hoses for cracks, damage, or excessive
bends. Inspect all clamps for damage and proper position.
2) Check EVAP canister for operation and clog, referring to
“EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM” in Section 6E1.
If a malfunction is found, repair or replace.
BRAKE
BRAKE DISCS AND PADS (FRONT)
INSPECTION
1) Remove wheel and caliper but don’t disconnect brake hose
from caliper.
2) Check front disc brake pads and discs for excessive wear,
damage and deflection. Replace parts as necessary. For
details, refer to “FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD” in Section 5.
Be sure to torque caliper pin bolts to specification.

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-15
WHEEL DISCS INSPECTION
Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and cracks. A disc in
badly damaged condition must be replaced.
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION
1) Check front wheel bearing for wear, damage, abnormal
noise or rattles. For details, refer to “WHEEL DISC, NUT
AND BEARING CHECK” in Section 3D.
2) Check rear wheel bearing for wear, damage, abnormal noise
or rattles. For details, refer to “WHEEL DISC, NUT AND
BEARING CHECK” in Section 3E.
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
INSPECTION
Inspect front struts & rear shock absorbers for evidence of oil
leakage, dents or any other damage on sleeves ; and
inspect anchor ends for deterioration.
Replace defective parts, if any.
Check front and rear suspension systems for damaged,
loose or missing parts ; also for parts showing signs of wear
or lack of lubrication.
Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
Check front suspension arm ball joint stud dust seals for
leakage, detachment, tear or any other damage.
Replace defective boot, if any.
STEERING SYSTEM
INSPECTION
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.

0B-16 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
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
found, 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 addi-
tion to above 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 Section 3A.
DRIVE SHAFT (AXLE) BOOTS / PROPELLER SHAFTS
(4WD)
DRIVE SHAFT (AXLE) BOOTS INSPECTION
Check drive shaft boots (wheel side and differential side) for
leaks, detachment, tear or other damage.
Replace boot as necessary.
PROPELLER SHAFTS (4WD) INSPECTION
1) Check propeller shaft connecting bolts for looseness. If
looseness is found, tighten to specified torque.
2) Check propeller shaft joints for wear, play and damage.
If any defect is found, replace.
3) Check propeller shaft center support for biting of foreign mat-
ter, crack, abnormal noise and damage. If any defect is
found, replace.

3-2 STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES
DIAGNOSIS
GENERAL DIAGNOSIS
Since the problems in steering, suspension, wheels and tires involve several systems, they must all be consid-
ered when diagnosing a complaint. To avoid using the wrong symptom, always road test the vehicle first. Pro-
ceed with the following preliminary inspection 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 wheels. Inspect for out-of-round tires, out-of-balance tires, bent rims, loosen and/or rough wheel
bearings.
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Vehicle Pulls (Leads)
Mismatched or uneven tires Replace tire.
Tires not adequately inflated Adjust tire pressure.
Broken or sagging springs Replace spring.
Radial tire lateral force Replace tire.
Disturbed front end alignment Check and adjust front end align-
ment.
Brake dragging in one road wheel Repair brake.
Loose, bent or broken front or rear suspension
partsTighten or replace suspension
parts.
Abnormal or
Excessive Tire WearSagging or broken spring Replace spring.
Tire out of balance Adjust balance or replace tire.
Disturbed front end alignment Check and adjust front end align-
ment.
Faulty strut (shock absorber) Replace strut.
Hard driving Replace tire.
Overloaded vehicle Replace tire.
Not rotating tire Replace or rotate tire.
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.
Shimmy, Shake or
VibrationTire or wheel out of balance Balance wheels or replace tire and/
or wheel.
Loosen wheel bearings Replace wheel bearing.
Worn tie rod ends Replace tie rod end.
Worn lower ball joints Replace front suspension 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
assemblyReplace tire or wheel.
Disturbed front end alignment Check and adjust front end align-
ment.
Loose or worn steering linkage Tighten or replace steering linkage.
Loose steering gear case bolts Tighten case bolts.

STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES 3-3
Hard Steering
Tire not adequately inflated Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Malfunction of power steering system Check and correct.
Bind in tie rod end ball studs or lower ball joints Replace tie rod end or front sus-
pension arm.
Disturbed front end alignment Check and adjust front end align-
ment.
Rack and pinion adjustment Check and adjust rack and pinion
torque.
Bind in steering column Repair or replace.
Too Much Play in
SteeringWheel bearings worn Replace.
Loose steering gear case bolts Tighten.
Rack and pinion adjustments Check and adjust rack and pinion
torque.
Worn steering shaft joints Replace joint.
Worn tie rod ends or tie rod inside ball joints Replace tie rod end or tie rod.
Worn lower ball joints Replace front suspension control
arm.
Poor Returnability
Bind in tie rod end ball studs Replace tie rod end.
Bind in ball joints Replace.
Bind in steering column Repair or replace.
Poorly lubricated rack and pinion Check, repair or lubricate rack and
pinion.
Disturbed front end alignment Check and adjust front end align-
ment.
Rack and pinion adjustment Check and adjust rack and pinion
torque.
Tires not adequately inflated Adjust tire pressure.
Rack and Pinion Noise
(Rattle or Chuckle)Loose steering gear case bolts Tighten.
Worn rack bush Replace.
Rack and pinion adjustment Check and adjust rack and pinion
torque.
Abnormal Noise,
Front EndWorn, sticky or loose tie rod ends, lower ball
joints, tie rod inside ball joints or drive shaft
jointsReplace tie rod end, suspension
arm, tie rod or drive shaft joint.
Damaged struts or mountings Repair or replace.
Worn suspension arm bushings Replace.
Loose stabilizer bar Tighten bolts or nuts, replace
bushes.
Loose wheel nuts Tighten wheel nuts.
Loose suspension bolts or nuts Tighten suspension bolts or nuts.
Broken or otherwise damaged wheel bearings Replace.
Broken suspension springs Replace.
Poorly lubricated or worn strut bearings Replace strut bearing. Condition Possible Cause Correction

3-4 STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES
Wander or Poor
Steering StabilityMismatched or uneven tires Replace or inflate tires to proper
pressure.
Loosen ball joints and tie rod ends Replace suspension arm or tie rod
end.
Faulty struts or mountings Replace strut or repair mounting.
Loose stabilizer bar Tighten or replace stabilizer bar or
bush.
Broken or sagging springs Replace spring.
Rack and pinion adjustment Check and adjust rack and pinion
torque.
Disturbed front end alignment Check and adjust front end align-
ment.
Erratic Steering When
BrakingWorn wheel bearings Replace.
Broken or sagging springs Replace coil spring.
Wheel tires are inflated unequally Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Disturbed front end alignment Check and adjust front end align-
ment.
Brakes not working in unison Check and adjustment brake sys-
tem.
Leaking wheel cylinder or caliper Repair or replace wheel cylinder or
caliper.
Warped discs Replace brake disc.
Badly worn brake linings Replace brake shoe lining.
Drum is out of round in some brakes Replace brake drum.
Defective wheel cylinders Replace or repair wheel cylinder.
Low or Uneven Trim
Height
NOTE:
See NOTE *1.Broken or sagging springs Replace.
Over loaded Check loading.
Incorrect springs Replace.
Ride Too Soft
Faulty struts (shock absorber) Replace strut.
Suspension Bottoms
Overloaded Check loading.
Faulty struts (shock absorber) Replace strut.
Incorrect, broken or sagging springs Replace.
Body Leans or Sways
in CornersLoose stabilizer bar Tighten stabilizer bar bolts or nuts,
or replace bushes.
Faulty struts (shock absorbers) or mountings Replace strut or tighten mounting.
Broken or sagging springs Replace.
Overloaded Check loading.
Cupped Tires
Front struts defective Replace.
Worn wheel bearings Replace.
Excessive tire or wheel run-out Replace tire or wheel disc.
Worn ball joints Replace front suspension arm.
Tire out of balance Adjust tire balance. Condition Possible Cause Correction

3B-8 MANUAL RACK AND PINION
5) Hoist vehicle and remove both wheels.
6) Remove split pins (3) and tie rod castle nuts (2) from both
knuckles (1).
7) Disconnect both tie rod ends (2) from knuckles (1), using
special tool.
Special tool
(A) : 09913-65210
8) Remove exhaust No.1 pipe (1).
9) For ease of adjustment after installation, make marking of tie
rod end lock nut position on tie rod end thread. Then loosen
lock nut and remove tie rod end.
10) Remove steering gear case mount bolts (1) and gear case
brackets, then remove gear case (2).
1
NOTE:
For right-hand steering 4WD vehicle, before removing
steering gear case, remove transfer assembly referring
to Section 7D if necessary.
2
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MANUAL RACK AND PINION 3B-9
INSTALLATION
1) Mount steering gear case (2) to body and tighten gear case
mount bolts (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Gear case mount bolt (a) : 25 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
2) Install exhaust No.1 pipe (3).
3) Install both tie rod ends (1) to knuckles (2). Tighten each
castle nut (3) until holes for split pin (4) align but within spec-
ified torque and then bend new split pin as shown.
Tightening torque
Castle nut (b) : 43 N·m (4.3 kg-m, 31.5 lb-ft)
4) Be sure that steering wheel and both brake discs are all
straight ahead driving state and then insert steering lower
joint into steering pinion shaft.
5) Tighten steering shaft joint bolts to specified torque (Lower
side (2) first and then upper side (1)).
Tightening torque
Steering shaft joint bolt (c) : 25 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)2
1, (a)
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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.

3C-4 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
HANDLING AND STORAGE
For handling and storage, refer to “HANDLING AND STORAGE” under “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” in Section
10B.
DISPOSAL
For disposal, refer to “DISPOSAL” under “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” in Section 10B.
DRIVER AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Disable air bag system. Refer to “DISABLING AIR BAG
SYSTEM” under “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” in Section
10B.
3) Loosen 2 bolts (1) mounting driver air bag (inflator) module
on its both side.
4) Remove driver air bag (inflator) module (3) from steering
wheel.
5) Disconnect yellow connector (1) of driver air bag (inflator)
module and horn connector (2) in order a) – d) shown in fig-
ure. WARNING:
When handling an air bag (inflator) module, be sure to
read “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” in Section 10B and
observe each instruction. Failure to follow them could
cause a damage to the air bag (inflator) module or result
in personal injury.