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SECTION 1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICE
CONTENTS
1-1. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE..................................
1-2.ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL...........................1-5
1-3.CHASSIS AND BODY......................................1-17
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1-2
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MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
If the car is usually used under the conditions corresponding to any severe condition code given below, it
is recommended that applicable maintenance operation be performed at the particular interval as given in
the below chart.
Severe condition code
A -Towing a trailer
B- Repeated short trips
C - Driving on rough and/or muddy roads
D - Driving on dusty roads
E- Driving in extremely cold weather and/or
salted roads
F- Repeated short trips in extremely cold weather
Severe
Condition CodeMaintenanceMaintenance
OperationMaintenance Interval
A--DEFEngine oil and oil filter_ REvery 3 750 miles
(6 000 km) or 3 months
ABC- E-Exhaust pipes and mountingsIEvery 7 500 miles
(12 000 km) or 6 months
IEvery 3 750 miles
D(6 000 km) or 3 months--- --Air cleaner filter element * 1
REvery 15 000 miles
(24 000 km) or 12 months
----E-Choke system (Carburetor shafts)I&LEvery 7 500 miles
(12 000 km) or 6 months
----E-Distributor cap and Ignition wiring “2IEvery 15 000 miles
(24 000 km) or 12 months
ABCD--Brake discs and pads (Front)IEvery 7 500 miles
Brake drums and shoes (Rear)( 12 000 km) or 6 months
ABC---Propeller shaftsI&LEvery 7 500 miles
(12 000 km) or 6 months
Every 15 000 miles
A-C---Transmission, transfer and differential(24 000 km) or 12 months
oilRAfter first replacement at
7 500 miles (12 000 km)
CEvery 15 000 miles-- ---’ Leaf springsI(24 000 km) or 12 months
C-- ---Bolts and nuts on chassisTEvery 7 500 miles
(12 000 km) or 6 months
CSteering wheel free play, gear box oil-- ---and linkageIEvery 3 750 miles
(6 000 km) or 3 months
--C-E-Steering knuckle oil sealsREvery 15 000 miles
(24 000 km) or 12 months
MOTES:
I- inspect and correct or replace if necessary
R - Replace or change
T - Tighten to the specified torque
L - Lubricate
* 1Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions.
*2In areas where road salt is used, inspect and clean the distributor cap and ignition wiring more
frequently.
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![SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 1987 Service Repair Manual 1-2. ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL
1. WATER PUMP BELT INSPECTION
AND REPLACEMENT
[INSPECTION]
1) Disconnect negative battery lead at battery.
2) Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation,
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1. WATER PUMP BELT INSPECTION
AND REPLACEMENT
[INSPECTION]
1) Disconnect negative battery lead at battery.
2) Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation,
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1-2. ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL
1. WATER PUMP BELT INSPECTION
AND REPLACEMENT
[INSPECTION]
1) Disconnect negative battery lead at battery.
2) Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation,
wear and cleanliness. If any defect, replace.
Check belt for tension. The belt is in’ proper
tension if it deflects 6 to 9 mm (0.24 - 0.35
in.) under thumb pressure (about 10 kg or
22 lb.)..
Belt tension6 - 9 mm (0.24 - 0.35 in.)
specificationas deflection
pulley
3) If the belt is too tight or too loose, adjust it
to specification by adjusting alternator
position.
4) Tighten alternator adjusting bolt and pivot
bolts.
5) Connect negative battery lead to battery.
[REPLACEMENT]
1) Disconnect negative battery lead at battery.
2) Loosen alternator adjusting bolt and pivot
bolts.
3) Replace water pump belt.
4) Adjust belt tension to specification and
tighten alternator adjusting bolt and pivot
bolts.
5) Connect negative battery lead to battery.
2. CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT INSPECTION
1) Disconnect negative battery lead at battery.
2) Loosen fan drive belt, and remove 4 bolts
securing radiator shroud panel and 4 nuts
securing engine cooling fan & clutch. Then
remove radiator shroud and cooling fan &
clutch at the same time.
3) Remove water pump belt and pump pulley.
4) Remove crankshaft pulley by removing 4
pulley bolts. The crankshaft timing belt
pulley bolt at the center need not be loosen-
ed.2 1
‘31. Key
2. Crankshaft pulley
3. Pulley bolt
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5) Remove timing belt outside cover. Inspect
the belt for damage or wear. When any
damage or wear is found on the belt, replace
it.
If belt replacement is necessary, be sure to
install the belt properly.
6) Remove cylinder head cover and loosen all
valve adjusting screws all the way to permit
free rotation of camshaft.
7) Turn crankshaft clockwise and align 4 marks
as shown.
Loosen tensioner bolt and nut but do not
remove.
9) Adjust valve lash to specification.
10) Install cylinder head cover and torque bolt
to specification.
11) Install timing belt outside cover and torque
bolts and nut to specification.
12) Install crankshaft pulley and torque bolts to
specification.
13) Install water pump pulley and belt.
14) Install radiator shroud and cooling fan &
clutch.
15) Adjust water pump belt tension to specifica-
tion.
16) Connect negative battery lead to battery.
3. VALVE LASH INSPECTION
1) Remove cylinder head cover.
2) Inspect intake and exhaust valve lash and
adjust as necessary.
1.“V” mark5.Tensioner nut
2.Timing mark6.Tensioner bolt
3.Arrow mark7.Turning direction4.Punch mark
8) To allow belt to be free of any slack, turn
crankshaft clockwise fully twice. After remov-
ing belt slack, tighten tensioner nut to 9 - 12
N-m (0.9- 1.2 kg-m, 7.0 - 8.5 lb-ft) first
and then tensioner bolt to 24 - 30 N-m
(2.4 - 3.0 kg-m, 17.5 - 21.5 lb-ft).
Then confirm again that 4 marks are match-
ed.
Valvelash specifi-cation
When coldWhen hot(Coolant tempe-(Coolant tempe---rature is 15 - 25’Crature is 60-68 c or 59 - or 140-154 f)
0.13-0.17mm 0.23-0.27mmIntake(0.0051- 0.0067 in)(0.009 - 0.011 in)
0.16-0.20 mm0.26 -0.30 mm(0.0102- Exhaust (0.0063 - 0.0079 in) 0.0118 in)
Screw lock nut 15 - 19 N.m
Adjusting screw
Valve ste
.5 lb-ft)
3) Install cylinder head cover and tighten bolts
to specification.
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NOTE:
Steps 1) - 6) outlined above must be performed
with ENGINE NOT RUNNING. For step 7),
be sure to have adequate ventilation while
engine is running
It is recommended to use engine oil of SE or
SF class.
NOTE:For temperatures below
32”F(O”C), it is highly
recommended to use SAE 5W-30 oil.
Proper Engine Oil Viscosity Chart
12OW-50
lSW-40.15w-501
Ilow-4O.lOW-50
Ilow-30I
5w-30I“C-3 0 -2
0 -1
0 0 102
0
30 4
0
OF-2 2 -
4 14
32506886104
Temperatur e
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart
Engine oil capacity
Oil pan capacity 3.5 liters (7.4/6.2
US/Imp pt.)I
Total 4.0 liters(8.4/7.0 US/Imp pt.)I
8) Check oil filter and drain plug for oil leakage.
5. COOLING SYSTEM HOSES AND
CONNECTIONS INSPECTION
1) Visually inspect cooling system hoses for any
evidence of leakage and cracks. Examine them
for damage, and check connection clamps
for tightness.
2) Replace all hoses which show evidence of
leakage, cracks or other damage. Replace all
clamps which cannot maintain proper tight-
ness.
6. ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE
WARNING:
To help avoid danger of being burned, do
not remove radiator cap while engine and
radiator are still hot. Scalding fluid and
steam can be blown out under pressure if
the cap is taken off too soon.
1) Remove radiator cap when engine is cool.
2) Loosen radiator drain plug @
to drain
coolant.
3) Remove reservoir tank 0, which is on the
side of radiator, and drain.
4) Tighten plug
@ securely. Also reinstall reser-
voir tank.
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4. ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGEBefore draining engine oil, check engine for oil
leakage. If any evidence of leakage is found,
make sure to correct defective part before
proceeding to the following work.
1) Drain engine oil by removing drain plug.
2) After draining oil, wipe drain plug clean.
Reinstall drain plug, and tighten it securely.
Tightening torque N-m kg-mlb-ft
for oil drain plug30-40 3.0-4.0 22.0-28.
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3) Loosen oil filter by using oil filter wrench
“A” (special tool 09915-47310).
4) Screw new filter on oil filter stand by hand
until the filter “0” ring contacts the mounting
surface.
ICAUTION:
To tighten the oil filter properly, it is important to accurately identify the
1-position at which the filter “0” ring first
contacts the mounting surface.
5)Tighten the filter 3/4 turn from the point of
contact with the mounting surface using an
oil filter wrench
@.
filter tightening
12-16N.m
1.2
-1.6kg.m
8.5-l l.lilb-ft
6) Replenish oil until oil level is brought to
FULL level mark on dipstick. (about 3.7liters or 7.8/6.5
US/Imp pt.). The filler
inlet is atop the cylinder head cover.
7) Start engine and run it for three minutes.
Stop engine and wait another three minutes
before checking oil level. Add oil, as necessary,
to bring oil level to FULL level mark on dip
stick.
NOTE:
Before fitting new oil filter, be sure to oil its
“0” ring. Use engine oil for this purpose.
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Full level mark (hole)
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