wheel bolt torque SUZUKI SWIFT 2008 2.G Service Workshop Manual

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Fuel Filter ReplacementS7RS0B0206011
Fuel filter is installed in fuel pump assembly in fuel tank.
Replace fuel filter or fuel pump assembly with new one,
referring to “Fuel Pump Assembly Removal and
Installation in Section 1G” for proper procedure.
Fuel Tank InspectionS7RS0B0206012
Check fuel tank damage, cracks, fuel leakage, corrosion
and tank bolts looseness.
If a problem is found, repair or replace.
PCV Valve InspectionS7RS0B0206013
Check crankcase ventilation hose and PCV hose for
leaks, cracks or clog, and PCV valve for stick or clog.
Refer to “PCV Valve Inspection in Section 1B” for PCV
valve checking procedure.
Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System
Inspection
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1) Visually inspect hoses for cracks, damage, or excessive bends. Inspect a ll clamps for damage and
proper position.
2) Check EVAP canister for operation and clog, referring to “EVAP Canister Inspection in Section
1B”.
If a malfunction is found, repair or replace.
Brake Discs and Pads InspectionS7RS0B0206015
1) Remove wheel and caliper but don’t disconnect brake hose from caliper. 2) Check disc brake pads and discs for excessive wear,
damage and deflection. Replace parts as necessary.
For details, refer to “Front Disc Brake Pad Inspection
in Section 4B”, “Front Brake Disc Inspection in
Section 4B”, “Rear Disc Brake Pad Inspection in
Section 4C” and/or “Rear Brake Disc Inspection in
Section 4C”.
Be sure to torque caliper pin bolts to specification.
Brake Hoses and Pipes InspectionS7RS0B0206016
Perform this inspection where these is enough light and
use a mirror as necessary.
• Check brake hoses and pipes for proper hookup, leaks, cracks, chafing and other damage.
• Check that hoses and pipes are clear of sharp edges and moving parts.
Repair or replace any of these parts as necessary.
CAUTION!
After replacing any brake pipe or hose, be
sure to carry out air purge operation.

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Steering System InspectionS7RS0B0206024
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.
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 fo und, 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 addition to 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 “Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment in Section 2B”.
Drive Shaft (Axle) Boots InspectionS7RS0B0206025
Check drive shaft boots (wheel side and differential side)
for leaks, detachment, tear or other damage.
Replace defective parts as necessary.
Manual Transaxle Oil InspectionS7RS0B0206026
1) Inspect transaxle case for evidence of oil leakage. Repair leaky point if any.
2) Make sure that vehicle is placed level for oil level
check.
3) Remove oil filler/leve l plug (1) of transaxle.
4) Check oil level. Oil level can be checked roughly by means of filler/
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, po ur specified oil up to level
hole. For specified oil, refe r to “Manual Transaxle Oil
Change in Section 5B”.
5) Apply sealant to filler/leve l plug and tighten it to
specified torque.
Manual Transaxle Oil ReplacementS7RS0B0206027
Change transaxle oil with new specified oil referring to
“Manual Transaxle Oil Change in Section 5B”.
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24) Before removing engine with transaxle from engine compartment, recheck to make sure all hoses,
electric wires and cables are disconnected from
engine and transaxle.
25) Lower engine with transaxle from engine compartment.
CAUTION!
Before lowering engine, to avoid damage to
A/C compressor and clutch operating
cylinder, make clearance by rising them. Be
sure not to damage suspended A/C
compressor and clutch operating cylinder.

26) Disconnect transaxle from engine, referring to “Manual Transaxle Unit Dismounting and
Remounting in Section 5B” or “Automatic Transaxle
Unit Dismounting and Re mounting in Section 5A”.
27) For M/T model, remove clutch cover and clutch disk referring to “Clutch Cover, Clutch Disc and Flywheel
Removal and Installa tion in Section 5C”.
Installation 1) For M/T model, install clutch cover and clutch disk referring to “Clutch Cover, Clutch Disc and Flywheel
Removal and Installa tion in Section 5C”.
2) Connect transaxle to engine referring to “Manual Transaxle Unit Dismounting and Remounting in
Section 5B” or “Automatic Transaxle Unit
Dismounting and Remounting in Section 5A”.
3) Lift engine and transaxle into engine compartment with jack.
4) Install engine left mounting bracket nuts (1) and engine right mounting nuts (2).Tighten these nuts to
specified torque.
Tightening torque
Engine left mounting bracket nut (a): 55 N·m (5.5
kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
Engine right mounting nut (b): 65 N·m (6.5 kgf-
m, 47.0 lb-ft) 5) Support engine assemble by using chain hoist.
6) Install engine rear mounting to engine rear
mountingNo.1 bracket.
Tightening torque
Engine rear mounting bush bolt: 55 N·m (5.5
kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
7) Install suspension frame referring to “Front Suspension Frame, Stabiliz er Bar and/or Bushings
Removal and Installati on in Section 2B”.
8) Remove chain hoist.
9) Install exhaust No.1, No.2 and center pipes referring to “Exhaust Pipe and Muffler Removal and
Installation in Section 1K”.
10) Connect drive shaft joints referring to “Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation in Section
3A”.
11) Reverse disconnected hoses, cables and electric wires for connection noting the followings.
• Tighten nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Starting motor terminal nut: 11 N·m (1.1 kgf-m,
8.0 lb-ft)
Generator terminal nut: 6 N·m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.5 lb-
ft)
Intake manifold ground terminal bolt: 11 N·m (
1.1 kgf-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
12) Install intake manifold rear stiffener to intake
manifold and cylinder block.
13) Install air cleaner assembly referring to “Air Cleaner Components”.
14) Install cowl top referring to “Cowl Top Components in
Section 9K”.
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Pistons, Piston Rings, Connecting Rods and
Cylinders Removal and Installation
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Removal1) Remove engine assembly from vehicle referring to “Engine Assembly Removal and Installation”.
2) Remove cylinder head referring to “Valves and Cylinder Head Removal and Installation”.
3) Mark cylinder number on all pistons, connecting rods
and connecting rod caps using silver pencil or quick
drying paint.
4) Remove rod bearing caps.
5) Decarbonize top of cylinder bore before removing piston from cylinder.
6) Push piston and connecting rod assembly out through the top of cylinder bore.
Installation 1) Apply engine oil to pistons, rings, cylinder walls, connecting rod bearings and crank pins.
NOTE
Do not apply oil between connecting rod and
bearing or between bearing cap and bearing.

2) When installing piston and connecting rod assembly into cylinder bore, point front mark or arrow mark (1)
on piston head to crankshaft pulley side. 3) Install piston and connecting rod assembly into
cylinder bore. Use special tool (Piston ring
compressor) to compress rings. Guide connecting
rod into place on crankshaft.
Using a hammer handle, tap piston head to install
piston into bore. Hold ring compressor firmly against
cylinder block until all piston rings have entered
cylinder bore.
Special tool
(A): 09916–77310
4) Install bearing cap (1): Point arrow mark (2) on cap to crankshaft pulley
side.
After applying engine oil to bearing cap bolts and
tighten bolts gradually as follows.
a) Tighten all bolts to 15 N ⋅m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.0 lb-ft).
b) Retighten them to 45 °.
c) Repeat Step b) once again.
NOTE
Before installing bearing cap, make sure that
checking for bearing cap bolt deformation.
Refer to “Piston Pins and Connecting Rods
Inspection”.

Tightening torque
Connecting rod bearing cap bolt: 15 N ⋅m (1.5
kgf-m, 11.0 lb-ft) and then retighten by
turning through 45 ° twice
5) Install cylinder head referring to “Valves and Cylinder Head Removal and Installation”.
A: Crankshaft pulley side
B: Flywheel side
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11) Install flywheel (drive plate for A/T).Using special tool, lock flyw heel or drive plate, and
tighten flywheel or drive plate bolts to specified
torque.
NOTE
Use new flywheel or drive plate bolts.

Special tool
(A): 09924–17811
Tightening torque
Flywheel or drive plate bolt (a): 70 N·m (7.0 kgf-
m, 51.0 lb-ft)
12) Install piston and connecting rod referring to “Pistons, Piston Rings, Connecting Rods and
Cylinders Removal and Installation”.
13) Install cylinder head referring to “Valves and Cylinder Head Removal and Installation”.
14) Install camshafts, tappet and shim referring to “Camshaft, Tappet and Shim Removal and
Installation”.
15) Install timing chain referring to “Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner Removal and Installation”.
16) Install timing chain cover referring to “Timing Chain Cover Removal and Installation”.
17) Install cylinder head cover referring to “Cylinder Head Cover Removal and Installation”.
18) Install oil pan referring to “Oil Pan and Oil Pump
Strainer Removal and Installation in Section 1E”
19) Install engine assembly to vehicle referring to “Engine Assembly Removal and Installation”.
Crankshaft InspectionS7RS0B1406037
Crankshaft Runout
Using a dial gauge, measure runout at center journal.
Rotate crankshaft slowly. If runout exceeds its limit,
replace crankshaft.
Crankshaft runout
Limit: 0.02 mm (0.0008 in.)
Crankshaft Thrust Play
1) Measure this play with crankshaft set in cylinder block in the normal manner, that is with thrust
bearing (1) and journal bearing caps installed.
Thickness of crankshaft thrust bearing
Standard: 2.500 mm (0.0984 in.)
Oversize (0.125 mm (0.0049 in.)): 2.563 mm
(0.1009 in.)
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NOTE
The specified tightening torque is also described in the following.
“Air Cleaner Components”
“Throttle Body and Intake Manifold Components”
“Engine Mountings Components”
“Timing Chain Cover Components”
“Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner Components”
“Camshaft, Tappet and Shim Components”
“Valves and Cylinder Head Components”
“Pistons, Piston Rings, Connecting Rods and Cylinders Components”
“Main Bearings, Crankshaft and Cylinder Block Components”

Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “Fasteners Information in Section 0A”.
Connecting rod bearing cap bolt
15 N⋅m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.0 lb-ft) and then
retighten by turning through 45 ° twice )
/ )
Sensor plate bolt 111.1 8.0 )
Piston cooling valve 111.1 8.0 )
Main bearing cap No.1 bolt (a) 30 N⋅m (3.0 kgf-m, 22.0 lb-ft), 50 N ⋅m (5.0
kgf-m, 36.5 lb-ft) and then retighten by
turning through 60 ° )
Main bearing cap No.2 bolt (b) 252.5 18.0 )
Rear oil seal housing bolt 111.1 8.0 )
Flywheel or drive plate bolt 707.0 51.0 )
Main bearing cap No.1 bolt 30 N⋅m (3.0 kgf-m, 22.0 lb-ft), 50 N ⋅m (5.0
kgf-m, 36.5 lb-ft) and then retighten by
turning through 60 ° )
Main bearing cap No.2 bolt 252.5 18.0 ) / )
Main bearing cap No.1 bolt 30 Nm (3.0 kgf-m, 22.0 lb-ft), 50 Nm (5.0
kgf-m, 36.5 lb-ft) and then retighten by
turning through 60 ° )
Fastening part
Tightening torque
Note
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6) Start engine and warm engine up to normal operating temperature.
NOTE
Be sure to shift transaxle gear shift lever in
“Neutral” (shift select lever in “P” range for
A/T vehicle), set parking brake and block
drive wheels.

7) After warming up, raise engine speed to 4,000 r/min. and measure oil pressure.
Oil pressure specification
More than 270 kPa (2.7 kg/cm2, 39.8 psi) at 4,000
r/min. (rpm)
8) After checking oil pressure, stop engine and remove oil pressure gauge and attachment.
9) Before reinstalling oil pressure switch (2), be sure to
wrap its screw threads with sealing tape (1) and
tighten switch to specified torque.
NOTE
If sealing tape edge is bulged out from screw
threads of switch, cut it off.

Tightening torque
Oil pressure switch (a): 13 N·m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.5
lb-ft) 10) Start engine and check oil pressure switch for oil
leakage. If oil leakage is found, repair it.
11) Connect oil pressure switch coupler (1).
Repair Instructions
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1. Heat exchanger inlet No. 1 hose 4. Gasket7. O-ring
: Apply engine oil.
2. Heat exchanger outlet No. 1 hose 5. Heat exchanger stand bolt : 22 N⋅m (2.2 kgf-m, 16.0 lb-ft)
3. Heat exchanger 6. Oil filter adapter case : Do not reuse.

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Section 2
CONTENTS
Suspension
Precautions ................................................. 2-1
Precautions............................................................. 2-1
Precautions on Suspension .................................. 2-1
Suspension General Dia gnosis.............. 2A-1
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ............ 2A-1
Suspension, Wheels and Tires Symptom Diagnosis .......................................................... 2A-1
Front Suspension ........... ......................... 2B-1
General Description ............................................. 2B-1
Front Suspension Construction ........................... 2B-1
Front Wheel Alignment Cons truction .................. 2B-2
Repair Instructions .............................................. 2B-2 Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment ........................................................ 2B-2
Front Strut Assembly Comp onents ..................... 2B-4
Front Strut Assembly Removal and Installation ......................................................... 2B-4
Front Strut Assembly Disassembly and Assembly .......................................................... 2B-6
Front Strut Assembly Chec k ............................... 2B-7
Front Wheel Hub and Steering Knuckle Components...................................................... 2B-8
Front Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle and Wheel Bearing Removal and Installation .......... 2B-8
Front Wheel Hub, Disc, Nut and Bearing Check .............................................................. 2B-12
Suspension Control Arm / Bushing Removal and Installation ................................................ 2B-12
Suspension Control Arm / Bushing Disassembly and Assembly ............................ 2B-13
Suspension Control Arm / Steering Knuckle Check .............................................................. 2B-14
Suspension Control Arm Bushing Check .......... 2B-14
Suspension Control Arm Joint Check ............... 2B-14
Front Suspension Fram e, Stabilizer Bar and/
or Bushings Components................................ 2B-15
Front Suspension Fram e, Stabilizer Bar and/
or Bushings Removal and Installation ............. 2B-15
Front Suspension Frame Ch eck ....................... 2B-19
Front Stabilizer Bar, Bushing and/or Joint Check .............................................................. 2B-19
Front Suspension Fastener s Check .................. 2B-19
Specifications ..................................................... 2B-20 Tightening Torque Specifications ...................... 2B-20
Special Tools and Equipmen t ...........................2B-21
Special Tool ...................................................... 2B-21
Rear Suspension ............ ......................... 2C-1
General Description .............................................2C-1
Rear Suspension Construction ...........................2C-1
Repair Instructions ........... ...................................2C-2
Rear Wheel Alignment Inspection .......................2C-2
Rear Shock Absorber Removal and Installation .........................................................2C-2
Rear Shock Absorber Ins pection ........................2C-3
Rear Shock Absorber Bush Removal and Installation .........................................................2C-4
Rear Shock Absorber Bush Inspection ...............2C-4
Rear Coil Spring Removal and Installation .........2C-4
Spring Upper Seat / Spring Lower Seat Inspection ..........................................................2C-5
Spring Upper Seat and Lower Seat Removal and Installation ..................................................2C-6
Rear Axle Removal and Inst allation ....................2C-6
Trailing Arm, Rear Axle and Coil Spring Inspection ..........................................................2C-9
Rear Axle Bush Inspection ..................................2C-9
Rear Wheel Hub Components ..........................2C-10
Rear Wheel Hub Removal an d Installation .......2C-10
Rear Wheel Disc, bolt and Bearing Inspection ..2C-11
Spindle Removal and Installation ......................2C-12
Spindle Inspection .............................................2C-13
Rear Suspension Fasteners Inspection ............2C-13
Specifications .................... .................................2C-13
Tightening Torque Specifications ......................2C-13
Special Tools and Equipmen t ...........................2C-13
Special Tool ......................................................2C-13
Wheels and Tires ............ ......................... 2D-1
Precautions...........................................................2D-1
Precaution for Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit ....2D-1
General Description .............................................2D-1 Tires Description .................................................2D-1
Wheels Description .............................................2D-2
Irregular and/or Premature Wear Description .....2D-3
Wear Indicators Description ................................2D-3
Radial Tire Waddle Description...........................2D-4
Radial Tire Lead / Pull Description ......................2D-5

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5) Remove brake hose mounting bolt (1) and remove brake hose (2) from bracket and then wheel speed
sensor harness (3) from strut bracket as shown in
figure.
6) Remove strut bracket bolts and nuts (4).
7) Remove strut rod cap.
8) Remove strut nut (1), and remove rebound stopper (2).
NOTE
Hold strut by hand so th at it will not fall off.

9) Remove strut assembly.
Installation
Install strut assembly by reversing removal procedure,
noting the following instructions.
CAUTION!
Never reuse strut bracket nuts.
Nuts are pre-coated with friction stabilizer.
Be sure to replace pre-coated nut with a new
one, or nut may loosen.

• Insert bolts in such direction as shown in figure.
• Tighten all fasteners to specified torque. Tightening torque
Strut bracket nut (a): 90 N·m (9.0 kgf-m, 65.5 lb-ft)
Brake hose mounting bolt (c): 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m,
18.0 lb-ft)
Stabilizer joint nut (d): 50 N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.5 lb-
ft)
• Lower hoist and vehicle in unloaded condition, tighten strut nut (b) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Strut nut (b): 50 N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
• Install windshield wiper arms with blades referring to
“Windshield Wiper Removal and Installation in
Section 9D”.
NOTE
• Don’t twist brake hose and wheel speed sensor harness when installing them.
• Install wheel speed sensor harness (1) which marking (2) in figure is placed to
open hook side of the bracket.

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• Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
• After installation, confirm front wheel alignment.
Front Strut Assembly Disassembly and
Assembly
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WARNING!
Use a regular coil spring compressor and
follow the operation procedure described in
the Instruction Manual.

Disassembly 1) Attach special tool (A) to coil spring as shown. Turn special tool bolts alternat ely until coil spring tension
is released. Rotate the strut around its axis to
confirm that the coil spring is released or not.
Special tool
(A): 09940-71431
2) While keeping coil spring compressed with special
tools as shown, remove strut support lower nut.
Special tool
(B): 09900-00411 socket
(C): 09900-00414 6 mm
3) Disassemble strut assembly. Assembly
For assembly, reverse disassembly procedure, noting
the following instructions.
1) Compress coil spring with special tool (A) until total
length becomes about 280 mm (11.0 in.) as shown.
Special tool
(A): 09940–71431
Length
“a”: 280 mm (11.0 in.)
2) Install compressed coil spring to strut, and place coil
spring end (2) onto spring lower seat (1) as shown.
NOTE
End of coil spring must not interfere with
step of spring lower seat.

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U: Upper side (small dia.) L: Lower side (large dia.)
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