1987 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA ABS

5. Fig. O-7 and O-8 show how to lift the car by
using a hoist.
WARNING:
l When using frame contact hoist, apply
hoist as shown below (right and left at
the same position), Lift up the car till 4
tires are a little off the ground and make
sure that the car will not fall off by try-
ing to move car body in both ways. Work
can be started only after this confirma-
tion.
l Before applying hoist to underbody,
always take car balance throughout serv-
ice into consideration. Car balance on
hoist may change depending of what
part to be removed.
lFor suspention parts removal, follow pre-
vious steps 3 and 4.
l Make absolutely sure to lock hoist after
car is hoisted up.
When using frame contact hoist:
6. Orderliness is a key to successful overhauling.
Trays, pans and shelves are needed to set
aside disassembled parts in groups or sets
in order to avoid confusion and misplace-
ment. This is particularly important for
engine overhauling.
7. Have on hand liquid packing-SUZUKI
BOND No. 1215 (99000-31110) - for
ready use. This packing dope is an essential
item to assure leak-free (water and oil) work-
manship.
8. Each bolt must be put back to where it was
taken from or for which it is intended. Do
not depend on your hunch in tightening
bolts for which tightening torque values are
specified: be sure to use torque wrenches on
those bolts.
9. It is advisable to discard and scrap gaskets
and “0” rings removed in disassembly. Use
new ones in reassembly, and try not to
econimize gaskets and “0” rings.
10. Use of genuine SUZUKI parts is imperative.
Use of imitation parts is a big gamble on
safetyand performance. Use genuine
SUZUKI parts and live up to the trust your
customer places on you.
11. Special tools save time and ensure good
workmanship: They are available from
SUZUKI. Use them where their use is
specified. Moreover, your own safety is
assured by the use of special tools in many
of the disassembly and reassembly steps.
Fig. O-7 Front Support Location
Fig. O-8 Rear Support Location
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3) Install spindle, bearings, wheel hub, bearing
nut and brake disc referring to INSTALLA-
TION (p. 17-12) of SECTION 17.
4) Adjust bearing preload and then tighten
bearing lock nut to specification. Refer to
MAINTENANCE (p. 17-21) of SECTION 17.
5) Install drive flange or free wheeling hub (if
equipped), brake caliper with mounting and
wheel referring to INSTALLATION (p. 17-
12) of SECTION 17.
For tightening torque of each bolt and nut,
refer to torque table (p. 17-26) of SECTION
17.
40. SHOCK ABSORBERS INSPECTION
1) Inspect absorbers for evidence of oil leakage,
dents or any other damage on sleeves; and
inspect anchor ends for deterioration.
2) Depending on the results of the above inspec-
tion, replace absorbers.
2
1. Shock absorber
2. Leaf spring
WARNING:
When handling rear shock absorber in
which high-pressure gas is sealed, make
sure to observe the following precautions.
1. Don’t disassemble it.
2. Don’t put it into fire.
3. Don’t store it where it gets hot
4. Before disposing it, be sure to drill a
hole in it where shown in the illustration
below and let gas and oil out. Lay it
down sideways for this work.
Drill hole with approx-imately 3 mm (0.12 in.)diameter.
Cover with a vinyl envelope asshown so that drill dust willnot scatter around.
41. PROPELLER SHAFTS INSPECTION AND
LUBRICATION
1) Lubricate propeller shaft,
The nipple for lubrication is located on each
sliding yoke. Be sure to use chassis grease.
2) Check universal joint and spline of propeller
shaft for rattle. If rattle is found, replace
defective part with a new one.
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2-9. SUSPENSION, STEERING SYSTEM AND TIRES
Condition
Hard steering
Possible causeCorrection
1. Wheel tires not adequately inflatedAdjust the pressure
2. Bind in tie rod end ball studReplace
3. Linkage connections tending to seizeRepair or replace
4. Steering gearbox out of adjustmentAdjust as prescribed
5. Unevenly worn steering shaft bushReplace
6. Disturbed front wheel alignmentAdjust as prescribed
Wobbly steering wheel1. Wheel tires inflated unequallyAdjust tire pressure
(Shimmy, shake or2. Wobbly wheelsRepair or replace
vibration)3. Large difference in tire diameter betweenReplace._
right and left wheels
4. Loose hub nutsRetighten
5. Damaged or worn wheel bearingsReplace
6. Worn or loose tie rod endsReplace or retighten
7. Steering gearbox out of adjustmentAdjust as prescribed
8. Steering gearbox mounted looseRetighten
9. Worn steering knuckle oil sealReplace
10. Tire or wheel out of balanceBalance wheel or replace tire
and/or wheel
11. Blister or bump on tireReplace tire
12. Disturbed front wheel alignmentCheck front wheel alignment
Steering wheel
pulling to one
side (car pulls)
1. Unevenly worn wheel tires
2. Brake dragging in one road wheel
3. Wheel tires unequally inflated
4. Worn or distorted link rods
5. Disturbed front wheel alignment
6. Loose, bent or broken front or rear
suspension parts
Replace
Repair
Adjust tire pressure
Replace
Adjust as prescribed
Tighten or replace suspension
parts
Shocks coming to1. Tire inflating pressure too highReduce to the specification
steering wheel2. Poor shock absorber performanceReplace
(or wheel tramp)3. Differences in tire diameter among fourAdjust
road wheels
4. Worn steering linkage connectionsReplace
5. Worn or broken front wheel bearingsReplace
6. Loose front wheelRetighten
7. Steering wheel loose in placeRetighten the nut
8. Blister or bump on tireReplace tire
Rapid wear or uneven1. Wheel tires imporperly inflatedAdjust tire pressure
wear of wheel tires2. Differences in diameter among four tiresAdjust or replace
(Abnormal or excessive3. Worn or loose road wheel bearingsReplace
tire wear)4. Wobbly wheel tiresRepair or replace
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ConditionPossible causeCorrection
Rapid wear or uneven5. Wheel tires improperly “rotated“ toAdjust
wear of wheel tiresresult in unbalance
(Abnormal or excessive6. Disturbed front wheel alignmentAdjust as prescribed
tire wear)7. Hard drivingReplace tire
Steering noise1. Loose bolts and nuts
2. Loose leaf spring seats
3. Broken or otherwise damaged wheel
bearings
4. Worn or sticky tie rod ends
5. Linkage joints needling grease
Retighten
Retighten
Replace
Replace
Lubricate or replace
Too much play in
steering
1. Worn wheel bearings .Replace wheel bearing
2. Steering gear box attachments looseTighten or repair
3. Steering gear box adjustmentsCheck and adjust
4. Worn steering shaft jointsReplace joint
5. Worn tie rod ends or drug rod ball jointsReplace tie rod end or tie rod
Poor returnability1. Bind in tie rod end ball studs
2. Bind in steering column
3. Lack of lubricant steering gear box
4. Disturbed front end alignment
5. Steering gear box adjustment
6. Tires not adequatley inflated
Replace tie rod end
Repair or replace
Check, lubricate or replace
Check and adjust front end
alignment
Check and adjust gear box
torque
Adjust pressure
Abnormal noise,
front end
1. Worn, sticky or loose tie rod ends, drug
rod ball joints or axle shaft joints
2. Damaged shock absorbers or mountings
3. Loose stabilizer bar
4. Loose wheel nuts
5. Loose suspension bolts or nuts
6. Broken or otherwise damaged wheel
bearings
7. Broken suspension springs
Replace tie rod ends, drug
rod or axle shaft joints
Replace or repair
Tighten bolts or replace bushe!
Tighten
Tighten suspension bolts or
nuts
Replace
Replace
Wander or poor
steering stability
1. Mismatched or uneven tires
2. Loose tie rod ends or drug rod
3. Faulty shock absorber or mounting
Replace tire or inflate tires to
proper pressure
Replace tie rod end or drug ro(
Replace absorber or repair
mounting
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Condition
Wander or poor
steering stability
Low or uneven trim
height
Ride too soft
Suspension bottoms
Body leans or sways
in corners
Possible cause
4. Loose stabilizer bar
5. Broken or sagging springs
6. Steering gear box adjustment
7. Front wheel alignment
1. Broken or sagging springs
2. Overloaded
3. Incorrect springs
1. Faulty shock absorbers
1. Overloaded
2. Faulty shock absorbers
3. Incorrect, broken or sagging springs
1. Loose stabilizer bar
2. Faulty shock absorbers or mounting
3. Broken or sagging springs
4. Overloaded
Correction
Tighten or replace stabilizer
bar or bushs
Replace spring
Check or adjust steering gear
box torque
Check front wheel alignment
Replace
Check loading
Replace
Replace
Checking loading.
Replace
Replace
Tighten stabilizer bar bolts or
replace bushes
Replace shock absorbers or
tighten mounting
Replace
Check loading
STARTING MOTOR
Condition
Starter runs but
pinion will not mesh
into ring gear.
Starter will not run
at all, or runs but
runs too slow to
crank with full
force.
Possible cause
1. Worn pinion of starter clutch.
2. Defective splines resulting in sticky
pinion plunging motion.
3. Worn bush.
4. Wrong pinion plunging position.
5. Worn teeth of ring gear.
Battery trouble
1, Poor contact in battery terminal
connection
2. Loose ground cable connection
3. Battery run down
4. Battery voltage too low due to battery
deterioration
Correction
Replace.
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Adjust
Replace.
Repair or retighten
Retighten
Recharge
Replace
Ignition switch trouble
1. Poor contacting actionReplace
2. Lead wire socket loose in placeRetighten
3. Opne-circuit between ignition switch andRepair
magnet switch
2-10.
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17-1. FRONT SUSPENSION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The front suspension consists of the double-acting shock absorbers, stabilizer bar, semi-elliptical leaf
springs, axle housing, etc. as shown below.
The Barfield universal joints are used in the front axle to enable the axle shafts to drive the front wheels
while allowing the wheels to be steered. This type of joint provides for a larger steering angle range and,
what is more important, constant-velocity drive to the wheel.
If a single two-yoke (or Hooke’s) universal joint is used to connect the axle shaft to the wheel on each
side of the front end, the wheels will run with the same speed, but not with the same constant velocity, as
that of the axle shafts when the wheels are turned around their kingpins for steering action. The Barfield
joint transmits drive without varying the angular velocity of drive.
The Barfield joint is enclosed by the knuckle, which is shaped integral with the knuckle arm, and has a
two-piece kingpin, namely, upper and lower kingpins.
The end of the dead axle sleeve is in the shape of dish. This dish is rotatably fitted into the knuckle
structure to form a flexible connection, the sliding clearance between the two being sealed with a felt
packing (against road dust and mud) and also with an oil seal (against the oil inside). The upper and lower
kingpins, bolted to the knuckle extend into the knuckle and, inside, are held by the dish-like inner case
through tapered roller bearings.
BushWasher
Front axle housing
Oil seal cover
retainer ISteeringLn,,rlrlo
Front wheel hub
Front wheel bearing
1\;lEkl bearing nutFront wheelbearina
Shacklebush
outerplateASta ilizer\drive flange
nut
Fig. 17-1-1
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1. Front brake disc
2.Wheel bearing
3. Axle shaft drive flange4.Wheel hub
5.Dust cover6.Oil seal7.King pin8. King pin bearing
9.Oil seal
10.Steering knuckle
11. Disc brake holder12. Disc brake caliper
13.Shock absorber
14.Spring bumper
15. Axle shaft joint16.Leaf spring
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Fig. 17-1-2

REMOVAL
Shock Absorber
The shock absorber is non-adjustable, non-
refillable, and cannot be disassembled.
The only service the shock absorber requires is
replacement when it has lost its resistance, is
damaged, or leaking fluid.
1. Hoist car.
2. Loosen lower and upper mounting nuts and
remove shock absorber.
7Shacklepin
Washer
Fig. 17-1-6
Washer
Washer
by
D
Nut
Stabilizer
1. Hoist car.
2. Remove stabilizer bolts.
3. After removing stabilizer mount bush
bracket bolts, remove stabilizer.
Fig. 17-1-5
Leaf Spring
1. Raise car. In this operation, garage jack or
hoist must not be positioned against front
suspension related parts. When garage jack
is used, place safety stands under chassis to
support raised body.
2. Remove front wheel.
3. Remove stabilizer bolt.
4. Remove U-bolt nuts.
5. Remove shackle nuts and leaf spring nut.
NOTE:
Removal of leaf spring causes axle housing to
hang. Support it with safety stand to prevent it
from damaging universal joint of propeller shaft
and others.
Stabilizer
F
fBracket boltFig. 17-1-7
6. Pull out leaf spring bolt and remove leaf
spring from shackle pin.
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