tires SUZUKI SWIFT 2008 2.G Service Owner's Guide

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Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Steering Symptom DiagnosisS7RS0B6104001
ConditionPossible cause Correction / Reference Item
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 suspension arm.
Disturbed front wheel alignment Check and adjust front wheel alignment.
Bind in steering column Repair or replace steering column.
Rack and pinion adjustment Check and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Too much play in steering Wheel bearings worn Replace wheel bearing.
Loose steering gear case bolts Tighten gear case bolts.
Faulty steering gear case assembly Replace steering gear case assembly.
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.
Rack and pinion adjustment Check and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Poor return ability Bind in tie-rod end ball studs Replace tie-rod end.
Bind in ball joints Replace front suspension control arm.
Bind in steering column Repair or replace steering column.
Disturbed front end alignment Check and adjust front end alignment.
Faulty steering gear case assembly Replace steering gear case assembly.
Tires not adequately inflated Adjust tire pressure.
Rack and pinion adjustment Check and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Rack and pinion noise
(Rattle or chuckle) Loose steering gear case bolts
Tighten steering gear case bolts.
Rack and pinion adjustment Check and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Faulty steering gear case assembly Replace steering gear case assembly.
Broken or other wise damaged wheel
bearing(s) Replace wheel bearing(s).
Wander or poor steering
stability Mismatched or uneven tires
Replace or inflate tires to proper pressure.
Loosen ball joints and tie-rod ends Replace suspension control 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 adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Disturbed front wheel alignment Check and adjust front wheel alignment.
Faulty steering gear case assembly Replace steering gear case assembly.
Erratic steering when
braking Worn wheel bearing(s)
Replace wheel bearing(s).
Broken or sagging spring(s) Replace coil spring(s).
Wheel tires are inflated unequally Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Disturbed front wheel alignment Check and adjust front wheel alignment.
Brakes not working in unison Check and repair brake system.
Leaking caliper Repair or replace caliper.
Warped discs Replace brake disc.
Badly worn brake pads Replace brake pads.

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Steering Wheel Removal and InstallationS7RS0B6206002
CAUTION!
Do not turn the contact coil more than
allowable number of turns (about two and a
half turns from the center position clockwise
or counterclockwise respectively) with
steering wheel removed, or coil will break.

Removal
CAUTION!
Do not hammer the end of the shaft.
Hammering it will loosen the plastic shear
pins which maintain the column length and
impair the collapsible design of the column.

1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Disable air bag system referring to “Disabling Air
Bag System in Section 8B”.
3) Remove driver air bag (inflator) module from steering wheel. Refer to “Driver Air Bag (Inflator)
Module Removal and Installation in Section 8B”.
4) Disconnect horn connector and audio control switch connector, if equipped.
5) Remove steering shaft nut and then make alignment marks (1) on steering wheel and shaft for a guide
during reinstallation.
6) Remove steering wheel using special tool. Special tool
(A): 09944–36011 Installation
CAUTION!
Following 2 Steps (Step 1) and 2)) are
prerequisite for installation of steering wheel.
If steering wheel has
been installed without
these 2 Steps, contact coil will break when
steering wheel is turned.

1) Check that vehicle’s front tires are at straight-ahead position and contact coil is centered. If contact coil is
turned after removing steering wheel, center contact
coil referring to “Centering Contact Coil Cable
Assembly”.
2) Install steering wheel to steering shaft with 2 grooves (1) on contact coil fitted in 2 lugs (2) in the back of
steering wheel and also aligning marks (3) on
steering wheel and steering shaft.
3) Tighten steering shaft nut (4) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Steering shaft nut (a): 33 N·m (3.3 kgf-m, 24.0 lb-
ft)
4) Connect horn connector and audio control switch connector, if necessary.
5) Install driver air bag (inflator) module to steering wheel. Refer to “Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module
Removal and Installati on in Section 8B”.
6) Connect negative (–) battery cable.
7) Enable air bag system refe rring to “Enabling Air Bag
System in Section 8B”.
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Contact Coil Cable Assembly Removal and
Installation
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CAUTION!
Do not turn contact coil more than allowable
number of turns (about two and a half turns
from the center position clockwise or
counterclockwise respectively), or coil will
break.

Removal
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Disable air bag system referring to “Disabling Air Bag System in Section 8B”.
3) Remove steering wheel from steering column referring to “Steering Wheel Removal and
Installation”.
4) Remove steering column lower cover (2) and upper cover (1).
5) Remove contact coil cable assembly (1) from steering column. Installation
1) Check to make sure that vehicle’s front tires are set
at straight-ahead position and then ignition switch is
at LOCK position.
2) Install contact coil cable assembly to steering column securely.
NOTE
New contact coil cable assembly is supplied
with contact coil set and held at its center
position with a lock pin (1). Remove this lock
pin after installing contact coil cable
assembly to steering column.

3) Install steering column upper cover (1) and lower cover (2).
4) Install steering wheel to steering column. Refer to
“Steering Wheel Removal and Installation”.
5) Connect battery negative (–) cable.
6) Enable air bag system refe rring to “Enabling Air Bag
System in Section 8B”.
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Centering Contact Coil Cable AssemblyS7RS0B6206004
1) Check that vehicle’s wheels (front tires) are set at straight-ahead position.
2) Check that ignition swit ch is at LOCK position.
3) Turn contact coil counterclockwise slowly with a light force till contact coil will not turn any further.
NOTE
Contact coil can turn about 5 turns at the
maximum, that is, if it is at the center
position, can turn about two and a half turns
both clockwise and counterclockwise.

4) From the position where contact coil became unable to turn any further (it stopped), turn it back clockwise
about two and a half rotations and align center mark
with alignment mark (1).
Contact Coil Cable Assembly InspectionS7RS0B6206005
Refer to “Contact Coil Cable and Its Circuit Check in
Section 8B”.
Steering Angle Sensor Removal and InstallationS7RS0B6206011
Removal
1) Remove steering wheel and contact coil cable assembly. Refer to “Ste ering Wheel Removal and
Installation” and “Contact Coil Cable Assembly
Removal and Installation”.
2) Remove steering angle sensor (2) from contact coil cable assembly (3) while op ening fitting parts (1) of
contact coil cable assembly.
Installation 1) Install steering angle sensor (2) by fitting engagement parts (1) of contact coil cable assembly
to claws of steering angle sensor as shown in figure.
2) Install contact coil cable assembly and steering wheel. Refer to “Contact Coil Cable Assembly
Removal and Installation” and “Steering Wheel
Removal and Installation”.
Steering Angle Sensor InspectionS7RS0B6206012
Refer to “Steering Angle Sens or Inspection in Section
4F”.
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5) Tighten new bolts (1) until head of each bolt is broken off.
6) Turn ignition key to “ACC” or “ON” position and check to be sure that st eering shaft (2) rotates
smoothly. Also check for lock operation.
7) Install steering column. Re fer to “Steering Column
Removal and Installation”.
8) If steering lock assembly has replaced, after completing installation, register ignition key
transponder code in ECM referring to “Registration
of the Ignition Key in Section 10C”.
Steering Lower Shaft Removal and InstallationS7RS0B6206010
CAUTION!
Never turn steering wheel while steering
lower shaft is removed.
Should it have been turned and contact coil
have got out of its centered position, it needs
to be centered again. Also, turning steering
wheel more than about two and a half turns
will break contact coil.

Removal
1) Turn steering wheel so that vehicle’s front tires are at straight-ahead position.
2) Turn ignition switch to LOCK position and remove key.
3) Remove steering joint cover.
4) Make alignment marks (4) on lower shaft (1) and shaft joint of steering colu mn (2) and lower shaft (1)
and pinion shaft (3) for a guide during reinstallation.
5) Remove lower shaf t joint bolts (5).
6) Remove steering lower shaft (1). Installation
1) Be sure that front wheels are in straight forward state.
2) Align flat part “A” of steering lower shaft (1) with bolt hole “B” of shaft joint (2) of column as shown. Then
insert lower shaft into shaf t joint of steering column
with matching marks (4).
3) Insert lower shaft (1) into pinion shaft (3) with matching marks (4).
4) Tighten joint bolt (pinion shaft side) (6) to specified
torque first and then joint bolt (steering column side)
(5) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Steering shaft joint bolt (a ): 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m,
18.5 lb-ft)
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2) Connect tie-rod end to knuckle. Tighten tie-rod end nut (1) to spec ified torque.
3) Bend new split pin (2).
NOTE
After tightening tie-rod end nut to specified
torque, match next first slot of nut with hole
of tie-rod end for insertion of split pin
(rotation angle 60 ° max).

Tightening torque
Tie-rod end nut (a): 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
4) Inspect for proper toe re ferring to “Front Wheel
Alignment Inspection and Adjustment in Section 2B”.
5) After confirming proper toe, tighten tie-rod end lock nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie-rod end lock nut (a): 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5
lb-ft)
6) Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque and lower hoist.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
Tie-Rod End InspectionS7RS0B6306004
• Inspect for play in ball joint.
• Inspect for play in rack end ball joint. In either case, if found defective, replace.
Steering Shaft Joint On-Vehicle InspectionS7RS0B6306005
Check shaft joint for wear, breakage and any other
damage and replace if any defect exists.
Steering Gear Case Assembly Removal and
Installation
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Removal
CAUTION!
Be sure to set front wheels (tires) in straight
direction and remove ignition key from key
cylinder before performing the following
steps; otherwise, contact coil of air bag
system may get damaged.

1) Remove front suspension frame with steering gear case assembly referrin g to “Front Suspension
Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/ or Bushings Removal and
Installation in Section 2B”.
2) Remove steering gear case mounting No.3 bolts (4), No.1 bolts (1), No.2 bolts (2) and gear case bracket,
then remove gear case (3) from front suspension
frame (5).
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• Side-sensor– Check sensor (1) and under body (2) for dents, cracks, deformation or rust.
– Check sensor connector (sensor side and harness side) (3) or sensor lead wire (4) for damage, crack,
scorching or melting.
• Seat belt pretensioner – Check for dents, cracks , damage or fitness
– Check harness and connector for damage or tightness. • Seat belts and mounting points
– Refer to “Front Seat Belt Components in Section 8A”.
• “AIR BAG” warning right
– After vehicle is completely repaired, perform “Air Bag Diagnostic System Check”.
• Side-air bag (inflator) module – Check for dents, cra cks, damage or fitness.
– Check trim cover for cracks or deformities.
– Check wire harness and connector for damage or tightness.
• Side curtain-air bag (inflator) module – Check for dents, cra cks, damage or fitness.
– Check harness wire harness and connector for damage or tightness.
– Check headlining for cracks or deformation.
Repair Instructions
Disabling Air Bag SystemS7RS0B8206001
1) Turn steering wheel so that vehicle’s wheels (front tires) are pointing straight ahead.
2) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
3) Turn ignition switch to “LOCK” position and remove key.
4) Remove “A/BAG” fu se from fuse box.
5) Pull out glove box while pushing its stopper from
both right and left sides and disconnect yellow
connector (1) for driver and passenger air bags as
follows.
a) Release locking of lock slider (2).
b) After unlocked, disconnect connector. 6) If equipped with side-air bag (inflator) module,
disconnect yellow connector of side-air bag (inflator)
module under front seat cushion (3).
a) Release locking of lock slider.
b) After unlocked, disconnect connector.
1. Seat belt
2. Retractor assembly
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d. Tie seat belt pretensioner (2) with wire harness (3) to wheel-installed tire (4) as
shown.
Wire harness specifications
Stripped wire harness section 1.25 mm2
(0.0019 in.2) or more (Stripped wire harness
diameter 1.25 mm (0.05 in.) or more)
NOTE
Wind wire harness (3) around at least 3 times.

e. Clear space (5) on ground about 185 cm (6 ft) in diameter where seat belt pretensioner (2) is
to be activated. Paved, outdoor location where
there is no activity is preferred. If outdoor
location is not available, use space on shop
floor where there is no activity and sufficient
ventilation is provided. Ensure no loose or
flammable object exists within activation area.
f. Place wheel-installed tire (4) with seat belt pretensioner (2) on ground in step e.
7) Stretch deployment harness (A) from air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner to its full
length 10 m (33 ft).
Special tool
(A): 09932-75031
8) Place 12 volts vehicle battery (1) near the shorted end of deployment harness (A).
9) Check that area around air bag (inflator) module or seat belt pretensioner is clear of all people and loose
or flammable objects. 10) Connect adapter cable (B) as follows.
Special tool
(B): 09932–76510
• For driver air bag (inflator) module [A]Check that driver air bag (inflator) module is
placed with its vinyl trim cover facing up, and
connect adapter cable (B) to driver air bag
(inflator) module.
• For passenger air bag (inflator) module [B] Check that passenger air bag (inflator) module is
firmly and properly secured on deployment fixture
(special tool), and connect adapter cable (B) to
passenger air bag (inflator) module.
• For side-air bag (inflator) module [C] Verify that side-air bag (inflator) module is firmly
and properly on deployment fixture (special tool),
and connect adapter cable (B) to side-air bag
(inflator) module.
• For side curtain-air bag (inflator) module [D] a. Connect adapter cable (B) to side curtain-air bag (inflator) module.
b. Pile 2 tires (2) and wheel-installed tire (3) on top of tire with side curtain-air bag (inflator)
(4), and tie them with wire harness (5) as
shown.
Wire harness specifications
Stripped wire harness section 1.25 mm2
(0.0019 in.2) or more (Stripped wire harness
diameter 1.25 mm (0.05 in.) or more)
NOTE
Wind wire harness (5) around at least 2 times.

• For seat belt pretensioner [E]
a. Connect adapter cable (B) to seat belt pretensioner.
b. Pile 2 wheel-installed tires (3) on top of tire with seat belt pretensioner (6), and tie them
with wire harness (5) as shown.
Wire harness specifications
Stripped wire harness section 1.25 mm2
(0.0019 in.2) or more (Stripped wire harness
diameter 1.25 mm (0.05 in.) or more)
NOTE
Wind wire harness (5) around at least 2 times.

c. Drape blanket (7) over those tires.
1. Webbing
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Headlight Bulb ReplacementS7RS0B9206002
WARNING!
• To avoid danger of being burned, don’t touch when the bulb is hot.
• Don’t touch glass surface of bulb, to avoid deteriorate as the case may be unclear
when bulb light on at dirty condition.

1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Disconnect coupler from bulb.
3) Remove socket cover (1).
4) Replace bulb (2) and assemble all removed parts.
Headlight Aiming Adjustment with ScreenS7RS0B9206003
NOTE
• Unless otherwise obligated by local regulations, adjust headlight aiming
according to the following procedure.
• After replacing headlight housing, be sure to adjust aiming.
• When inspecting and adjusting headlight with leveling system, make sure to set the
leveling switch to “0 ” position with ignition
switch turned ON.

1) Make sure the following items.
• Place vehicle on a flat surface in front of blank wall (screen) (1) ahead of headlight surface.
Distance “a”
10 m (32.8 ft.)
• Adjust air pressure of all tires to the specified value respectively.
• Bounce vehicle body up and down by hand to stabilize suspension.
• Carry out aiming with a driver aboard.
Driver’s weight
75 kg (165 lb)
2) Check to see if hot spot (high intensity zone) of each low beam axis falls as shown in figure.
NOTE
If the headlights interfere each other and
make it hard to see the cut line clearly, cover
the headlight on one side. This helps to make
aiming adjustment easier.

Hot spot specification
Angle “b”: 0.75 ° (Specification)
Calculated distance “H”: Approx. 130 mm (5.15
in.)
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Front Fog Light Aiming Adjustment with Screen
(If Equipped)
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Basic Aiming
NOTE
• Unless otherwise obligated by local regulations, adjust front fog light aiming
according to the following procedure.
• An example in case that the light-to-wall distance 10 m is shown in the illustration.
The beam descending distance “H” is
calculated when “a” is 10 m with the
specification angle “b” (1.14 °).

1) Make sure the following items.
• Place vehicle on a flat surface in front of blank wall (screen) (1) ahead of front fog light surface.
Distance between screen and front fog light
“a”: 10 m (32.8 ft.)
• Adjust air pressure of all tires to the specified value respectively.
• Bounce vehicle body up and down by hand to stabilize suspension.
• Carry out aiming with a driver aboard.
Driver’s weight
75 kg (165 lb)
2) Check to see if hot spot (h igh intensity zone) of each
front fog light axis falls as shown in the figure.
NOTE
If the fog lights interfere each other and make
it hard to see the cut line clearly, cover the
fog light on one side. This helps to make
aiming adjustment easier.

Hot spot specification
Angle “b”: 1.14° (Specification)
Calculated distance “H”: Approx. 199 mm (7.83
in.) 3) If it is not set properly
, align front fog light to
specification by rotating aiming gear.
2. Bounding line
3. Hot spot
4. Aiming gear (for up / down adjustment)
5. Turning (for up adjustment)
6. Turning (for down adjustment)
7. Front fog light assembly
X-X: Horizontal center line of front fog light bulb
A-A: Vertical center line of left front fog light bulb
B-B: Vertical center line of right front fog light bulb [A]: Left front fog light
[B]: Right front fog light
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