1987 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA air condition

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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NOTE:
When replacing plugs, make sure to use new
plugs of specified heat range and size.
PLUG SPECIFICATION
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3) Install new spark plugs. Tighten plugs to
specification.
4) Connect high tension cords to spark plugs.
DO NOT push cords for connection. Push
boots.
17. DISTRIBUTOR CAP AND ROTOR
INSPECTION
1) Inspect distributor cap and rubber caps for
cracks.
2) Inspect center electrode and terminals for
wear.\‘(
3) Inspect rotor for cracks, and its electrode
for wear.
4) Check to see that there are no excessive
closes in ventilation plug hole.
5) Repair or replace as necessary any compo-
nent which is found to be in malcondition as
described above.
18. IGNITION WIRING REPLACEMENT
1) Disconnect high tension cords from spark
plugs, ignition coil and distributor.
2) Connect new high tension cords as shown
and clamp them securely. DO NOT push
cords for connection. Push boots.
19. IGNITION~TIMING INSPECTION
Check to make sure that ignition timing is set
properly. If out of specification, adjust it.
Refer to p. 8-9 for inspection and adjustment
procedure.
20. DISTRIBUTOR ADVANCER INSPECTION
Check advancer for proper operation. Refer to
p. 8-9 for checking procedure.
Check vacuum hose for pinhole, crack or break.
Correct or replace if necessary.
NOTE:
Dust and stains found within distributor can be
cleaned by using a dry, soft cloth.
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1. Mixture adjusting screw pin
2. Rod
Mixture adjusting screw pin
10) With engine running at idle speed, adjust idle
mixture adjusting screw slowly in small incre-
ment allowing time for duty to stabilize after
turning screw to obtain duty of 10 - 50.
If duty is too low, back screw out; if too
high, screw it in. After obtaining duty of
10- 50, recheck idle speed, and adjust if
necessary.
NOTE:
If adjustment can’t be made because duty meter
indicator does not deflect, check feed baCk
system according to the checking procedure of
system described in section of Emission Control
System.
3) Reinstall carburetor following normal service
procedures.
Connect emission control system hoses and
lead wires. Make specified play on accelerator
cable and refill cooling system.
11) After adjustment, install seal rubber to duty
check coupler and drive in idle mixture
adjusting screw pin.
4) Place transaxle gear shift lever in “Neutral”,
set parking brake and block drive wheels.
5) Start engine, and warm it up to normal
operating temperature, stop engine.
6) Be sure to check the following before idle
mixutre adjustment.
l Fuel level is within round mark at the
center of level gauge.
l Valve lash is checked and adjusted accord-
ing to the maintenance schedule.
l Air cleaner has been properly installed
and is in good condition.
l All accessories (wipers, heater, lights etc)
are out of service.
29. CARBURETOR INSPECTION
Check each carburetor mounting nut for tight-
ness.
If it is found loose, tighten it securely.
Also, check where the carburetor and intake
manifold are mated and other parts of the
carburetor body for leakage. Be sure to correct
the cause for leakage, if any.
l Ignition timing is within specification.
l Choke valve opens fully.
l Idle-up actuator does not operate.
7) Check and adjust idle speed to specification
if necessary.
8) Remove seal rubber of duty check coupler
and connect positive terminal of duty
meter to“Blue/Red” wire and negative
terminal to “Black/Green” wire.
9) Run engine at 1,500 - 2,000 r/min for 30
seconds and bring it to idle speed.
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Oil filler andlevel plug
Oil drain plug
18 - 25 N.m(1.8 - 2.5 kg-m)(13.5 - 18.0 lb-ft)
43. LEAF SPRING lNSPECTlON
Check leaf spring for wear, crack and damage.
(Where each end of the shorter leaf contacts.)
If excessive wear of cracking is noted, replace
the spring with a new one.
44. BOLTS AND NUTS TIGHTENING
Check suspension bolts and nuts for tightness
and retighten them as necessary.
Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
NOTE:
For the details of check points, refer to the
table of MAINTENANCE SERVICE (p. 17-24)
of SECTION 17.
45. STEERING SYSTEM INSPECTION
1) Check steering wheel for play and rattle,
holding car in straight forward condition on
the ground.
Steering wheel play10 - 30 mm
(0.4 - 1.2 in.)
3) Check bolts and nuts for tightness and retigh-
ten them as necessary. Repair or replace
defective parts, if any.
Refer to MAINTENANCE SERVICE on p.
18-18 for particular check points.
4) Inspect steering gear box for evidence of oil
leakage. If leakage is found, check oil level
in gear box.
NOTE:
For the details of the above steps 1) to 41, refer
to MAINTENANCE SERVICE (p. 18-18) of
SECTION 18.
.5) Check boots of tie rod ends for damage. If
damage is found, replace it with a new one.
6) Check wheel alignment.
Alignment service data
Side slipOUTO-IN3m/km
Toe-in2-6mm
(0.079 - 0.236 in.)
Camber1 degree (1”) *45’
Kingpin inclination 9 degrees (9”) f 2’
Caster3 degrees 30 minutes
(3” 30’) f I0
NOTE:
For the details of wheel alignment, refer to
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (p. 18-16) of SECTION
18.
46. DOOR HINGES LUBRICATION
Lubricate door hinges for smooth operation.
2) Check universal joint and rubber joint of
steering shaft for rattle and damage. If rattle
or damage is found, replace defective part
with a new one.
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2-1. ENGINE
Cond it ion
Poor starting
(Hard starting)
Possible cause
Starter will not run
1. Main fuse blown off
2. Contact not closing in main switch, or this
switch open-circuited
3. Run-down battery
4. Defective magnetic switch of starter
5. Loose battery terminal connection
6. Defective brushes in starter
7. Loose battery cord connection
8. Open in field or armature circuit of starter.
Correction
Replace
Repair or replace
Recharge
Replace
Clean and retighten
Replace
Retighten
Repair or replace
No sparking
1. Defective spark plugAdjust gap, or replace
2. High tension cord short-circuited (grounded)Repair or replace
3. Cracked rotor or cap in distributorReplace
4. Defective signal generator or ignitorReplace
5. Maladjusted signal rotor air gap.Adjust
6. Contact not closing positively in main switch,Replace
or this switch open-circuited
7. Loose or blown fuseSet right or replace
8. Improper ignition timingAdjust
9. Defective ignition coil.Replace
Faulty intake and exhaust systems
1. Carburetor out of adjustment
2. Fuel pump not discharging adequately
3. Clogged fuel filter
4. Defective choke mechanism
5. Loose intake manifold
6. Dirty and clogged carburetor
7. Float level out of adjustment
8. Clogged fuel hose or pipe
9. Not enough fuel in the tank
10. Malfunctioning fuel cut solenoid valve
Adjust
Replace
Clean, or replace
Repair or replace
Retighten
Disassemble and clean
Adjust
Clean or replace
Refill
Check solenoid valve for
proper operation and
replace if necessary
Abnormal engine internal condition
1. Ruptured cylinder head gasket
2. Improper valve clearance
3. Weakened or broken valve spring
4. Loose manifold, permitting air to be
drawn in
5. Worn pistons, rings or cylinders
Replace
Adjust
Replace
Retighten and, as neces-
sary, replace gasket
Replace worn rings and
pistons and rebore as
necessary
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Condition
Poor starting
(Hard starting)
Possible cause
6. Broken valve timing belt
7. Poor valve seating
8. Wrong kind of engine oil
9. Burnt valves
10. Sticky valve stem
Correction
Replace
Repair or replace
Replace
Replace
Correct or replace valve
and guide
Emission control
1. Malfunctioning PCV valve
2. Loose connection or disconnection of
vacuum hoses
Replace.
Connect securely.
3. ECM is poorly grounded.Ground ECM securely
Not enough powerInadequate compression
1. Improper valve clearance
2. Valves not seating tight
3. Valve stems tending to seize
4. Broken or weakened valve spring
5. Piston rings seized in grooves, or broken
6. Worn pistons, rings or cylinders
Adjust
Repair
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace worn parts and
rebore as necessary
7. Leaky cylinder head gasketReplace
Improperly timed ignition
1. Improper ignition timing
2. Defective spark plug
3. Worn distributor terminals
4. Leaks, loose connection or disconnection of
high tension cord
5. Malfunctioning ignition timing advancers
Adjust
Adjust gap or replace
Dress or replace
Connect or replace as
necessary
Replace
Fuel system out of order
1. Clogged carburetor jets
2. Defective fuel pump
3. Clogged fuel filter
4. Malfunctioning choke system
5. Float level out of adjustment
6. Clogged fuel pipe
7. Clogged fuel tank outlet
8. Loose joint in fuel system
Disassemble and clean
Repair or replace
Replace
Adjust or replace
Adjust
Clean or replace
Clean
Retighten
Abnormal condition in air intake system
1. Air cleaner dirty and clogged
2. Poor returning motion of choke valve
Clean or replace
Repair, adjust or replace
Overheating tendency of engine
1. (Refer to the section entitled “over-
heating.“)
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ConditionPossible causeCorrection
Not enough powerEmission control
1. Malfunctioning EGR valve
Check and replace as
necessary.
Check and replace as
2. Malfunctioning bowl vent solenoid valve.necessary.
Check and replace as
3. Malfunctioning high altitude switch.necessary
Check nad replace as
4. Malfunctioning throttle position switch
(wide open switch)
necessary
Others
1. Dragging brakes
2. Slipping clutch
.Repair or replace
Adjust or replace
Engine hesitatesAbnormal condition in electrical systems
(Momentary lack of1. Defective spark plug or plug gap out ofReplace or adjust gap
response as the acceler-
ator
adjustment
is depressed. Can2. Cracked rotor or cap in distributor,Replace
occur at all car speeds.resulting in leakage
Usually most severe3. Deteriorated ignition coil, or crackReplace
when first trying toresulting in leakage
make the car move, as4. Leaky high-tension cordsReplace
from a stop sign.)5. Ignition timing out of adjustmentAdjust as prescribed
Abnormal condition in fuel system
1. Improper adjustment of float level
2. Clogged carburetor jets
3. Malfunctioning accelerator pump
Adjust
Clean
Check and replace as
necessary
4. Inadequately discharging fuel pumpReplace
Abnormal condition in engine
1. Loss of compression pressure due to leaky
cylinder head gasket
Replace
2. Compression pressure too low because ofReplace and rebore as
worn pistons, rings, cylinders or burnt valvesnecessary
Emission control
1. Malfunctioning bowl vent solenoid valveCheck and replace as
necessary
2. Malfunctioning throttle position switch
(wide open switch)
3. Malfunctionnig high altitude switch
4. Malfunctioning EGR valve
Check and replace as
necessary
Check and replace as
necessary
Check and replace as
necessary
5. Malfunctioning thermostatically controlled
air cleaner
Check and replace as
necessary
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ConditionPossible causeCorrection
SurgesFuel system out of order
(Engine power varia- 1. Clogged fuel filterReplace
tion under steady2. Kinky, leaky or damaged fuel hoses and linesCheck and replace as
throttle or cruise.necessary
Feels like the car3. Malfunctioning fuel pumpCheck and replace as
speeds up and downnecessary
with no change in the4. Leaky manifold and carburetor gasketsReplace
accelerator pedal.)5. Improper float levelAdjust
Ignition system out of order
1. Improper ignition timing
2. Malfunctioning ignition timing advancers
(mechanical and vacuum)
Adjust
Check or replace
3. Leaky or loosely connected high tension cordCheck and repair or
replace
4. Defective spark plug (excess carbon deposits,Check and clean, adjust
improper gap, burned electrodes, etc..)or replace
5. Cracked rotor or cap in distributorReplace
Emission control
1. Malfunctioning bowl vent solenoid valve
2. Malfunctioning throttle position switch
(wide open switch)
3. Malfunctioning high altitude switch
4. Malfunctioning EGR valve
5. Malfunctioning thermostatically controlled
air cleaner
Check and replace as
necessary
Check and replace as
necessary
Check and replace as
necessary
Check and replace as
necessary
Check and replace as
necessary.
Dieseling
(Engine continues to
run after ignition
switch is turned off.
it runs unevenly and
may make knocking
noise. )
Malfunctioning fuel cut solenoid valve in
carburetor
Check solenoid valve for
proper operation and
replace as necessary
Erratic idling
(Improper engine
idling)
Abnormal condition in ignition system
1. Defective spark plug
2. Leaky or disconnected high tension cord
3. Worn distributor terminals
4. Improper ignition timing
5. Cracked cap in distributor, leakage inside
Adjust or replace
Connect or replace
Replace
Adjust
Replace
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