1999 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA J20 engine

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7B1-56 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
8) Stall speed should be within the following specification.
Stall speed: 2,100 ± 2,400 r / min. for G16 engine
2,300 ± 2,600 r / min. for J20 engine
2,300 ± 2,600 r / min. for H25 engine
Check result
Possible cause
Lower than standard
level
Faulty engine output

Defective torque converter
Higher than standard
level in ªDº range
Slippery O/D clutch

Slippery forward clutch

Malfunctioning O/D one-way clutch

Malfunctioning one-way clutch No. 2

Low line pressure
Higher than standard
level in ªRº range
Slippery direct clutch

Slippery reverse brake

Low fluid pressure

Slippery O/D clutch

Defective O/D one-way clutch
ROAD TEST
This test is to check if upshift and downshift take place at specified
speed while actually driving vehicle on a level road.
WARNING:

Carry out test in very little traffic area to prevent an acci-
dent.

Test requires 2 persons, a driver and a tester.
1) Warm up engine.
2) With engine running at idle, shift select lever ªDº.
3) Accelerate vehicle speed by depressing accelerator pedal grad-
ually.
4) While driving in ªDº range, check if gear shift occurs properly as
shown in Gear Shift Diagram in this section.
Test result
Possible cause
When 1
2 upshift fails to
occur1±2 shift valve stuck
When 2
3 upshift fails to
occur2±3 shift valve stuck
When 3
O/D upshift
fails to occur3±4 shift valve stuck
When gear shift point is in-
correct
Maladjusted throttle cable

Defective shift solenoid valve
-A or -B

1±2, 2±3 or 3±4 shift valve not
operating properly

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1. Dipstick (G16 / J20)
2. Dipstick (H25)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-59
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
FLUID LEVEL
LEVEL CHECK AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE
1) Stop vehicle and place it level.
2) Apply parking brake and place chocks against wheels.
3) With selector at P position, start engine.
4) Warm up engine till fluid temperature reaches normal operating
temperature (70 ± 80C / 158 ± 176F). As a guide to check fluid
temperature, warm up engine till engine coolant temperature
meter indicated around 1 unit above ªCº point.
5) Keep engine idling and shift selector slowly to L and back to P
position.
6) With engine idling, pull out dipstick, wipe it off with a clean cloth
and put it back into place.
7) Pull out dipstick again and check fluid level indicated on it. Fluid
level should be between FULL HOT and LOW HOT. If it is below
LOW HOT, add an equivalent of DEXRON-III up to FULL HOT.
Fluid specification
An equivalent of DEXRON-III
NOTE:

DO NOT RACE ENGINE while checking fluid level, even af-
ter the engine start.

DO NOT OVERFILL. Overfilling can causes foaming and
loss of fluid through breather. Then slippage and trans-
mission failure can result.

Bringing the level from LOW HOT to FULL HOT requires
0.3 liters (0.64/0.53 US/lmp.pt).

If vehicle was driven under high load such as pulling a
trailer, fluid level should be checked about half an hour af-
ter it is stopped.

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1. Dipstick (G16 / J20)
2. Dipstick (H25)
1. Drain plug
2. Propeller shaft
1. Dipstick (G16 / J20)
2. Dipstick (H25)
7B1-60 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
LEVEL CHECK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
The fluid level check at room temperature performed after repair or
fluid change before test driving is just preparation for level check of
normal operating temperature. The checking procedure itself is the
same as that described previously. If the fluid level is between FULL
COLD and LOW COLD, proceed to test drive. And when the fluid
temperature has reached the normal operating temperature, check
fluid level again and adjust it as necessary.
FLUID CHANGE
1) Lift up vehicle.
2) With engine is cool, remove drain plug from oil pan and drain A / T
fluid.
3) Install drain plug.
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
4) Lower vehicle and fill proper amount of an equivalent of DEX-
RON
-III.
5) Check fluid level according to procedure described under LEV-
EL CHECK NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE.
Fluid specification
An equivalent of DEXRON
-III
Fluid capacity
When draining
from drain plug
hole
2.5 liters (5.28/4.40 US/lmp.pt.)
When
overhauling
6.9 liters (14.58/12.14 US/lmp.pt.)
for G16
7.1 liters (15.00/12.50 US/lmp.pt.)
for J20 / H25

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1. Radiator
2. Inlet hose (Outlet from oil cooler)
3. Outlet hose (Inlet to coil cooler)
4. Converter housing
5. Outlet hose
6. Inlet hose
1. A / T throttle cable
2. Adjusting nut
3. Lock nut
1. A / T throttle cable
2. Adjusting nut
3. Lock nut
G16 / J20
H25
1. A / T throttle cable
2. Stopper
3. Inner cable
4. A / T assemblyR100 mm
(3.94 in.)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-61
OIL COOLER HOSES
When replacing them, be sure to note the followings.

to replace clamps at the same time.

to insert hose as far as its limit mark.

to clamp hose securely.
A / T THROTTLE CABLE
ADJUSTMENT
1) Pull inner cable by force of 2 N (0.2 kg, 0.45 lb) or less to be no
slack of inner cable with A / T throttle cable curved as shown in
the figure.
2) Fix stopper to inner cable with clearance ªcº.
Clearance ªcº : 0.8 ± 1.5 mm (0.03 ± 0.06 in.)
3)For G16 / J20 engines
a) Check clearance ªcº. If it is out of specifications, adjust it by
turning cable adjusting nut.
Clearance ªcº : 0.8 ± 1.5 mm (0.03 ± 0.06 in.)
b) Tighten lock nut securely.
For H25 engine
a) Warm up engine and transmission to normal operating tem-
perature.
b) Make sure that accelerator cable is adjusted as specified.
c) With throttle valve closed, check clearance ªcº which should
be within the following specification.
Clearance ªcº : 0.8 ± 1.5 mm (0.03 ± 0.06 in.)
If it is out of specification, adjust it by turning cable adjusting nut.

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7B1-64 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
1. A / T vehicle (output) speed sensor
ªNº reference
line
Center line on
manual valve shaft
G16 / J20
1. Service wire
2. PCM connectors disconnected
Switch
position
TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH (SENSOR)
INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENT
1) Shift select lever to ªNº range.
2) Check that center line on manual valve shaft and ªNº reference
line on switch are aligned. If not, loosen switch bolt and align
them.
3) Check that engine starts in ªNº and ªPº ranges but it doesn't start
in ªDº, ª2º, ªLº or ªRº range. Also, check that back-up lamp lights
in ªRº range.
4) If faulty condition cannot be corrected by adjustment, discon-
nect transmission range switch coupler and check that continu-
ity exists as shown by moving select lever.
Terminal No.54982310765498231076
P
R
N
D
2
L
A / T OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR
INSPECTION
Check A / T output speed sensor for resistance between terminals
of sensor or PCM coupler.
A / T output speed sensor
resistance value : 387 ± 473
at 20
C, 68
F
O / D CUT SWITCH
INSPECTION
Check O / D cut switch for operation referring to step 4 of Diag. Flow
Table B-2 in this section.
If malfunction is found, replace.
SOLENOID VALVES
(Shift solenoid valves & TCC solenoid valve)
INSPECTION
With couplers of PCM disconnected and using service wire as
shown at the left, check each solenoid valve for clicking sound.
G16 / J20 Engines
Shift solenoid valve - A (#1)C51-1-2
Shift solenoid valve - B (#2)C51-1-1
TCC (Lock-up) solenoid valveC51-1-8

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7B1-74 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
1. Boot No.2
2. Boot cover
1. Boot clamp
2. Boot No.1
3. Gear shift control lever
1. Boot No.2
2. Transfer shift control
lever
3. Transfer shift lever case4. Transfer shift control
case cover
5. Boot No.1
1. A / T throttle cable
2. Adjusting nut
3. Lock nut
G16 / J20 H25
DISMOUNTING OF TRANSMISSION (WITH
TRANSFER IF EQUIPPED)
IN CABIN
1) Remove console box.
NOTE:
To remove clip, push in its center pin first.
2) Remove boot cover and boot No.2. (if equipped)
3) Remove boot clamp and then remove boot No.1 from transfer
gear shift lever case. (if equipped)
4) With transfer shift control case cover pushed down with fingers,
turn it to counterclockwise and take out shift control lever. (if
equipped)
IN ENGINE ROOM
1) Remove battery, dipstick and oil filler tube.
2) Disconnect A
/
T throttle cable from throttle cam and bracket.
3) Remove starter motor. But don't disconnect its wiring harness.
4) Remove transmission to engine bolt and nut.

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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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7C1-10 CLUTCH
(B)1
12
(A)
1. Input shaft bearing
2. Flywheel
3. Clutch disc
4. Clutch cover
5. Bolt
6. Release bearing
7. Clutch release fork
8. Boot
9. Clip
10. Clutch release fork support
1. Bolt
2. Clutch cover
1. Input shaft bearing
UNIT REPAIR
CLUTCH COVER, CLUTCH DISC AND FLYWHEEL
DISMOUNTING / REMOUNTING
Refer to SECTION 7A ªDismounting / Remounting of Trans Unitº.
REMOVAL
1) Hold flywheel stationary with special tool (A) and remove clutch
cover bolts, clutch cover and clutch disc.
Special Tool
(A): 09924-17810
2) Pull out input shaft bearing by using special tool (B) and wrench.
Special Tool
(B): 09917-58010 (G16 engine)
(B): 09923-73210 (J20 and H25 engines)
3) Remove release bearing and release fork.