1999 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA bearing

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VITARA
1. Steering column hole cover
2. If equipped
1. Steering column cover screw
2. Steering column lower cover
3. Steering column upper cover: Tapping screw
: Standard screw
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STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C-5
3) Install steering column upper and lower cover.
4) Tighten steering column cover screws.
CAUTION:
When installing lower cover and upper cover, be careful
so that combination switch lead wire is not caught be-
tween covers.
5) Install steering column hole cover.
6) Install steering wheel to steering column. Refer to ªSTEERING
WHEELº in this section.
7) Connect battery negative cable.
STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Once the steering column is removed from the vehicle, the
column is extremely susceptible to damage.
Dropping the column assembly on its end could collapse
the steering shaft or loosen the plastic shear pins which
maintain column length. Leaning on the column assembly
could cause it to bend or deform.
Any of the above damage could impair the column's col-
lapsible design.
When loosening steering column mounting bolts, make
sure that steering column assembly and steering shaft low-
er assembly have been separated. Loosening them with
steering column assembly and steering shaft lower assem-
bly assembled could cause damage to bearing in steering
shaft lower assembly.
NOTE:
When servicing steering column or any column-mounted
component, remove steering wheel. But when removing steer-
ing column simply to gain access to instrument panel compo-
nents, leave steering wheel installed on steering column.
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative battery cable at battery terminal.

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1. Steering column hole cover 1. Steering column cover screw
2. Steering column upper cover
3. Steering column lower cover: Standard screw
: Tapping screw
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AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C1-9
3) Connect all connectors that have been removed in removal.
4) Install steering column upper and lower cover, and then tighten
steering column cover screws.
CAUTION:
When installing lower cover and upper cover, be careful
so that contact coil and combination switch lead wire is
not caught between covers.
5) Install steering column hole cover.
6) Install steering wheel to steering column. Refer to ªSTEERING
WHEELº in this section.
STEERING COLUMN
CAUTION:
Once the steering column is removed from the vehicle, the
column is extremely susceptible to damage.
Dropping the column assembly on its end could collapse
the steering shaft or loosen the plastic shear pins which
maintain column length leaning on the column assembly
could cause it to bend or deform.
Any of the above damage could impair the column's col-
lapsible design.
When loosening steering column mounting bolts, make
sure that steering column assembly and steering shaft low-
er assembly have been separated. Loosening them with
steering column assembly and steering shaft lower assem-
bly assembled could cause damage to bearing in steering
shaft lower assembly.
NOTE:
When servicing steering column or any column-mounted
component, remove steering wheel. But when removing steer-
ing column simply to gain access to instrument panel compo-
nents, leave steering wheel installed on steering column.

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3D
FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION3D- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS3D- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnosis Table 3D- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stabilizer Bar and Bushing Check 3D- 3. . . . . .
Strut Damper and / or Coil Spring Check 3D- 3. .
Suspension Arm / Knuckle Check 3D- 3. . . . . . . .
Suspension Control Arm Joint Check 3D- 4. . . .
Suspension Control Arm Bushing Check 3D- 4.
Wheel Disc, Nut & Bearing Check 3D- 4. . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE3D- 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stabilizer Bar / Bushings 3D- 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Strut Damper 3D- 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coil Spring 3D- 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bump Stopper / Spring Rubber Seat 3D-11. . . . .
Wheel Hub (Included Wheel Bearing) 3D-12. . .
Knuckle / Wheel Spindle 3D-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension Control Arm / Bushings 3D-21. . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS3D-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS3D-24 . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS3D-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 3D
FRONT SUSPENSION
CAUTION:

All front suspension fasteners are an important attaching part in that it could affect the performance
of vital parts and systems, and / or could result in major repair expense. They must be replaced with
one of the same part number or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not
use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified
during reassembly to assure proper retention of this part.

Never attempt to heat, quench or straighten any front suspension part. Replace it with a new part or
damage to the part may result.
CONTENTS

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1. Body
2. Strut assembly
3. Steering knuckle
4. Suspension control arm
(Lower arm)
5. Ball stud
6. Wheel bearing
7. Axle shaft drive flange
8. Wheel
2WD
4WD
3D-2 FRONT SUSPENSION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The front suspension is the strut type independent suspension. The upper end of a strut is anchored to the body
by a strut support. The strut and strut support are isolated by a rubber mount.
The lower end of the strut is connected to the upper end of a steering knuckle and lower end of knuckle is attached
to the stud of a ball joint which is incorporated in a unit with a suspension control arm. And this steering knuckle
is connected to the tie rod end.
Thus, movement of the steering wheel is transmitted to the tie rod end and then to the knuckle, eventually causing
the wheel-and-tire to move.

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3D-4 FRONT SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM JOINT CHECK
1) Check for smoothness of rotation.
2) Inspect ball stud for damage.
3) Inspect dust cover for damage.
Replace any parts found defective in steps 1) ± 3).
SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM BUSHING
CHECK
Inspect for damage, wear or deterioration.
WHEEL DISC, NUT & BEARING CHECK
1) Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and cracks.
Disc in badly damaged condition must be replaced.
2) Check wheel nuts for tightness and retighten them to specifica-
tion as necessary.
Tightening Torque
(a): 100 N
.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
3) Check wheel bearing for wear. After retightening lock nut to spe-
cified torque, apply dial gauge to wheel hub center and measure
thrust play.
Thrust play limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
When measurement exceeds limit, replace bearing.
4) By rotating wheel actually, check wheel bearing for noise and
smooth rotation. If defective, replace bearing.

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3D-12 FRONT SUSPENSION
1. Lock washer
2. Screws 1. Axle shaft drive flange
WHEEL HUB (INCLUDED WHEEL BEARING)
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Remove axle shaft drive flange (4WD vehicle) or hub cap (2WD
vehicle).
3) If equipped with ABS, remove wheel speed sensor from knuckle
and harness clamp from strut.
4) Remove caliper bolt and suspend caliper.
CAUTION:
Hang removed caliper with a wire hook or the like so as to
prevent brake hose from bending and twisting excessively
or being pulled.
Don't operate brake pedal with pads removed.
5) Remove brake disc.
NOTE:
If brake disc can not be removed by hand, use 8 mm bolts as
shown.
6) Remove front wheel bearing lock washer by loosening 4 screws.
7) Remove front wheel bearing lock nut by using special tool.
Special Tool
(A): 09951-16050
8) Remove front wheel bearing washer.
9) Remove wheel hub component by hand.

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1. Sensor rotor
2. Wheel hub
3. Vise
4. Flat end rod
1. Bearing lock washer
2. Screw
3. Bearing lock nut
4. Wheel bearing washer
5. Wheel hub component
6. Bolt
1. Oil hydraulic press
2. Hub bolt
FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-13
NOTE:
If wheel hub can not be removed by hand, use special tools
as shown.
Special Tool
(B): 09943-35512
(C): 09942-15510
CAUTION:
If wheel bearing inner race remains on wheel spindle
when removing wheel hub, which means break of wheel
bearing, replace wheel hub component (included wheel
bearing).
10) Remove sensor rotor from wheel hub as shown (if equipped
with ABS).
CAUTION:

Pull out sensor rotor from wheel hub gradually and
evenly.

Do not reuse sensor rotor once removed.
Be sure to new sensor rotor when installing.
11) Remove hub bolts from hub.
INSTALLATION
1) Insert new stud in hub hole. Rotate stud slowly to assure serra-
tions are aligned with those made by original bolt.

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1. Wheel hub
2. Wheel spindle
3. Bearing inner race
1. Lock washer 1. Sensor rotor
2. Wheel hub
3. Hydraulic press
OK NG
3D-14 FRONT SUSPENSION
2) Install new sensor rotor by using special tool (if equipped with
ABS).
NOTE:
Use care not to insert wheel hub diagonally.
Special Tool
(A): 09952-86510
(B): 09924-74510
Wheel speed sensor rotor installing position
Reference Dimension ªaº : 4.9
0.1 mm (0.19
0.004 in.)
3) Install wheel hub component to spindle supporting wheel bear-
ing inner race by finger as shown.
CAUTION:
Don't tap wheel hub component by hammer or the like.
Otherwise, it will be broken.
NOTE:
When it is impossible to install wheel hub component by
hand, which means the inner race is out of alignment, re-
move wheel hub component once and reinstall it.
4) Install wheel bearing washer, and the install wheel bearing lock
nut.
5) Tighten wheel bearing lock nut to specified torque while turning
wheel hub by hand.
Special Tool
(A): 09951-16050
Tightening Torque
(a): 216 N
.m (21.6 kg-m, 157 lb-ft)
6) Using lock washer, lock bearing lock nut. If lock screw hole is not
aligned with screw hole in lock nut, turn lock nut in tightening
direction till they align.
Tightening Torque
(b): 1.5 N
.m (0.15 kg-m, 1.1 lb-ft)