1998 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA transmission fluid

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-67
1. Oil cooler pipes
2. Union gaskets
3. Pipe bolt
OIL COOLER PIPES
REMOVAL
1) Lift up vehicle.
2) Make sure to wash dirt off from around pipe joints.
3) With engine is cool, loosen oil cooler pipe union bolts with oil out-
let union locked and remove oil cooler pipes from oil outlet
unions and hoses.
NOTE:
To avoid fluid leakage, plug open ends of oil outlet unions
and hoses right after they are disconnected.
INSTALLATION
1) Use new union gaskets and connect oil cooler pipes to oil outlet
unions.
2) Connect hoses to pipes and clamp them securely.
3) Tighten union bolts to specified torque with oil outlet union
locked.
Tightening Torque
(a): 35 N
.m (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lb-ft)
4) Tighten pipe bolt securely.
5) Check A / T fluid level according to procedure described in ªFluid
Levelº section.
Add if necessary.
6) Check for fluid leakage after warming up A / T.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-75
1. Drain plug
2. Filler and level plug
1. Drain plug
2. Front propeller shaft
1. Match marks
1. Right side transmission stiffener (if equipped)
G16 / J20
ON LIFT
1) Drain transfer oil for 4WD vehicle or A / T fluid for 2WD vehicle.
NOTE:
If 4WD automatic transmission is overhauled later on,
draining A / T fluid at this point will facilitate work.
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
2) Before removing propeller shaft, give match marks on joint
flange and propeller shaft as shown in left figure.
3) Remove universal joint flange bolts and take out rear propeller
shaft.
4) Likewise, take out front propeller shaft. (if equipped)
5) Remove nut from the end of select cable and bracket to set
cable free.
6) Remove select cable bracket by removing its 2 bolts.
7) Remove exhaust No.1 and No.2 pipe.
8) Remove transmission stiffener (right side) if equipped.
9) Unclamp and disconnect oil cooler hoses from pipes.
NOTE:
To avoid leakage of transmission fluid, plug open ends of
oil cooler pipes and hoses right after they are discon-
nected.
10) Remove torque converter housing lower plate.
11) Holding drive plate stationary with special tool or the like, re-
move torque converter mounting bolts with wrench.
Special Tool (only for G16 / J20)
(A): 09927-56010

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7B1-76 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
12) Remove engine to transmission nuts.
13) Disconnect connectors from VSS, output speed sensor, input
speed sensor, TR switch, shift & TCC solenoid valves and oth-
er electrical parts, and release their wire harness from clamps.
14) Apply transmission jack and take off rear mounting member by
removing its bolts.
15) With transmission (and transfer if equipped) assembly held up
on jack, move them to the rear and lower them including torque
converter.
WARNING:
Transmission (and transfer if equipped) assembly may
tilt rearward on jack. It is recommended to use an auxil-
iary arm of jack for the purpose of safety.
AFTER DISMOUNTING
WARNING:
Be sure to keep transmission (and transfer if equipped) as-
sembly horizontal throughout the work. Should they be
tilted, torque converter may fall off and cause personal inju-
ry and A / T fluid may flow out.
1) Remove breather hoses.
2) Remove transfer by removing its bolts, if equipped.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-77
ªAº, (d)
1. Drive plate
2. Torque converter
3. Case right stiffener (if equipped)
4. Automatic transmissionTightening torque
(a): 50 N´m
5.0 kg-m
36.5 lb-ft
(b): 65 N´m
6.5 kg-m
47.0 lb-ft
(c): 85 N´m
8.5 kg-m
61.5 lb-ft
(d): 78 N´m
7.8 kg-m
56.5 lb-ft
1. Automatic transmission
2. Transfer (4WD)
3. Engine rear mounting
4. Engine rear mounting member Tightening torque
(a): 50 N´m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft) ªAº: Sealant 99000-31110
REMOUNTING
WARNING:
When moving transmission assembly with torque convert-
er equipped in it, be sure to keep it horizontal. Tilting it with
its front facing down may allow converter to fall off. Where-
by an injury may result.
For remounting, reverse dismounting procedure. Use specified
torque as given below and left.
Tightening torque
N.mkg-mlb-ft
Exhaust No.1 pipe to manifold
bolts or nuts505.036.5
Muffler to exhaust No.2 pipe
nuts606.043.5
Universal joint flange bolts and
nuts505.036.5

Oil filler tube bolts

Select cable bracket bolts232.317.0

Clamp wiring harness and hoses securely.

Refer to ªSelect Cableº section for adjusting procedure of select
cable.

Refer to ªA / T Throttle Cableº section for tuning of A / T throttle
cable.

Follow fluid level check procedure for refilling automatic transmis-
sion fluid and its level adjusting.

Connect battery, and confirm that engine and transmission func-
tion acceptably.

When remounting drive plate, use specified bolts.

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7B1-78 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
ON-VEHICLE
SERVICE MOUNTING
EXTERNAL
UNIT REPAIR
Refer to the same section of UNIT REPAIR MANUAL mentioned in FOREWORD of this manual.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Fastening portion
Tightening torque
Fastening portion
N´mkg-mlb-ft
Automatic transmission fluid drain plug232.317.0
Transfer oil filler / level and drain plugs232.317.0
Transmission case plug171.712.5
Manual select lever nut131.39.5
Manual select cable nut70.75.5
Manual selector assembly bolts181.813.5
Transmission to engine bolts and nuts858.561.5
Engine rear mounting bolts
Engine rear mounting member bolts
Transmission case right stiffener bolts
505.036.5
Universal joint flange bolts and nuts505.036.5
Torque converter mounting bolts656.547.0
Adapter case or extension case bolts
(G16 engine)353.525.5
Adapter case or extension case bolts
(J20 / H25 engines)424.230.0
Transmission range switch lock bolt5.50.554.0
Oil pipe union bolts353.522.5
Drive plate bolts787.856.5
Interlock cable clamp screw2.20.221.5
Interlock cable outer mounting nut131.39.5

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-79
09925-37810
Oil pressure gauge09927-56010
Gear stopper
(only for G16 / J20)09931-76030
16 / 14 pin DLC
(OBD-II adapter) cable
09931-76011
SUZUKI scan tool (Tech 1A) kit1. Storage case
2. Operator's manual
3. Tech 1A
4. DLC cable
5. Test lead / probe
6. Power source cable
7. DLC cable adapter
8. Self±test adapterMass storage cartridge
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS
MATERIALRECOMMENDED
SUZUKI PRODUCTUSE
A / T fluidAn equivalent of DEXRON-III
Automatic transmission

Parts lubrication when installing
Lithium greaseSUZUKI SUPER GREASE A
(99000±25010)
Cable ends
SealantSUZUKI BOND NO.1215
(99000-31110)
Flywheel bolts
SPECIAL TOOLS

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CLUTCH 7C1-3
DIAGNOSIS
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Slipping
Improper clutch pedal free travel.

Worn or oily clutch disc facing.

Warped disc, pressure plate or flywheel
surface.

Weakened diaphragm spring.

Master cylinder piston or seal cup not returning.Bleed air or replace master
cylinder.
Replace disc.
Replace disc, clutch cover or
flywheel.
Replace clutch cover.
Repair master cylinder.
Dragging clutch
Improper clutch pedal free travel.

Weakened diaphragm spring, or worn spring tip.

Rusted input shaft splines.

Damaged or worn splines of transmission
input shaft.

Excessively wobbly clutch disc.

Clutch facings broken or dirty with oil.

Fluid leakage.Bleed air or replace master
cylinder.
Replace clutch cover.
Lubricate.
Replace input shaft.
Replace disc.
Replace disc.
Repair or replace.
Clutch vibration
Glazed (glass-like) clutch facings.

Clutch facings dirty with oil.

Release bearing slides unsmoothly on input
shaft bearing retainer.

Wobbly clutch disc, or poor facing contact.

Weakened torsion springs in clutch disc.

Clutch disc rivets loose.

Distorted pressure plate or flywheel surface.

Weakened or loosened engine mounting
bolt or nut.Repair or replace disc.
Replace disc.
Lubricate or replace input
shaft bearing retainer.
Replace disc.
Replace disc.
Replace disc.
Replace clutch cover or flywheel.
Retighten or replace mounting.
Noisy clutch
Worn or broken release bearing.

Input shaft front bearing worn down.

Excessive rattle of clutch disc hub.

Cracked clutch disc.

Pressure plate and diaphragm spring rattling.Replace release bearing.
Replace input shaft bearing.
Replace disc.
Replace disc.
Replace clutch cover.
Grabbing clutch
Clutch disc facings soaked with oil.

Clutch disc facings excessively worn.

Rivet heads showing out of facing.

Weakened torsion springs.Replace disc.
Replace disc.
Replace disc.
Replace disc.

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1. To door switch (driver side) B / Bl
2. To transmission range switch G / Bl
(A / T vehicle only, if equipped) L
3. To transmission range switch G / O
(A / T vehicle only, if equipped) 2
4. To transmission range switch Y / G
(A / T vehicle only, if equipped) D
5. To transmission range switch O / Bl
(A / T vehicle only, if equipped) N
6. To transmission range switch O / G
(A / T vehicle only, if equipped) P
7. To transmission range switch R
(A / T vehicle only, if equipped) R
8. To ground B
9. To PCM (A / T vehicle only) W / B
10. To ECT sensor Y / W
11. To fuel level gauge Bl / W
12. To ground B / Y
13. To combination switch G / Y
NOTE:
Terminal arrangement of coupler viewed from harness side.
Coupler A Coupler B Coupler C
Coupler A Coupler B Coupler C
1. Blank ÐÐ
2. Blank ÐÐ
3. To ignition switch B / W
4. Blank ÐÐ
5. To ABS control module Bl / O
(if equipped)
6. To PCM (A / T vehicle only) Gr / Bl
7. To ABS control module Br
(if equipped)
8. To VSS Bl / Y
9. To combination switch G / R
10. To SDM (if equipped) Y / G or Bl
11. To main fuse W / Bl
12. To fuse box W
13. To combination switch R
14. To ECM (PCM for A / T vehicle) V
(if equipped)
15. To ECM (PCM for A / T vehicle) V / Y
16. To ECM (PCM for A / T vehicle) O / B
(if equipped)1. To ground B
2. To ECM (PCM for A / T vehicle) Br
3. To ignition switch (if equipped) V / R
4. To brake fluid level switch R / B
5. To parking brake switch V
6. To seat belt switch (if equipped) Gr / R
7. To generator W / R
8. To oil pressure switch Y / B
9. To combination switch R / Y
10. To ignition switch (if equipped) Bl / R or CHECK
or ENGINE
or ABSif equipped
if equippedif equipped
INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION 8C-3