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0B-4 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
If the vehicle 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 chart
below.
Severe condition code
A ± Repeated short trips E ± Repeated short trips in extremely
B ± Driving on rough and / or muddy roads cold weather
C ± Driving on dusty roads F ± Leaded fuel use
D ± Driving in extremely cold weather G ± ± ± ± ± ± ± ± ±
and / or salted roads H ± Trailer towing (if admitted)
Severe
Condition Code
MaintenanceMaintenance
OperationMaintenance Interval
BCDITEM 1-1IEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
± B C D ± ± ± ±Drive belt (V-rib belt)REvery 45,000 km
(27,000 miles) or 36 months
A ± C D E F ± HITEM 1-4
Engine oil and oil filterREvery 5,000 km
(3,000 miles) or 4 months
± B ± ± ± ± ± ±ITEM 1-6
Exhaust pipe mountingsIEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
CITEM 3-1IEvery 2,500 km
(1,500 miles)
± ± C ± ± ± ± ±Air cleaner filter*1REvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
ABC EF HITEM 2-1Nickel plugREvery 10,000 km
(6,000 miles) or 8 months
A B C ± E F ± HSpark plugsIridium plugREvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
± B ± D E ± ± HITEM 6-9
Propeller shafts and drive shaftsIEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
± B ± ± E ± ± H
ITEM 6-10, 6-12, 6-13
Manual transmission,
transfer and differential oil
REvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
± B ± ± E ± ± HITEM 6-11
Automatic transmission fluidREvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
± B ± ± ± ± ± ±ITEM 6-8
Suspension bolts and nutsTEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
± B C D ± ± ± HITEM 6-7
Wheel bearingIEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
CD
ITEM 6-17
Air conditioning filter*2
IEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
± ± C D ± ± ± ±Air conditioning filter 2
(if equipped)REvery 45,000 km
(27,000 miles) or 36 months
NOTES:
ªIº : Inspect and correct, replace or lubricate if necessary
ªRº : Replace or change
ªTº : Tighten to the specified torque
*1 : Inspect or replace more frequently if necessary.
*2 : Clean or replace more frequently if the air from the air conditioning decreases.
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0B-8 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
ITEM 1-2
Camshaft Timing Belt Replacement (G16 engine only)
Replace timing belt referring to Section 6A1.
ITEM 1-3
Valve Lash Inspection (G16 engine only)
1) Remove cylinder head cover.
2) Inspect intake and exhaust valve lash and adjust as necessary.
Refer to Section 6A1 for valve lash inspection and adjustment
procedure.
Valve
lash
(ªº)
When cold
(Coolant tempera-
ture is 15 ± 25C
or 59 ± 77F)When hot
(Coolant tempera-
ture is 60 ± 68C
or 140 ± 154F)
(gap ªaº)
specifica-
tion
Intake0.13 ± 0.17 mm
(0.005 ± 0.007 in.)0.17 ± 0.21 mm
(0.007 ± 0.008 in.)
tion
Exhaust0.23 ± 0.27 mm
(0.009 ± 0.011 in.)0.28 ± 0.32 mm
(0.011 ± 0.013 in.)
3) Install cylinder head cover and tighten bolts to specification.
ITEM 1-4
Engine Oil and Filter Change
WARNING:
New and used engine oil can be hazardous.
Be sure to read ªWARNINGº in General Precaution in Sec-
tion 0A and observe what in written there.
Before draining engine oil, check engine for oil leakage. If any evi-
dence of leakage is found, make sure to correct defective part be-
fore proceeding to the following work.
1) Drain engine oil by removing drain plug.
2) After draining oil, wipe drain plug clean. Reinstall drain plug, and
tighten it securely as specified below.
Tightening Torque
(a): 35 N
.m (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lb-ft)
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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-11
1. Reservoir
2. FULL level mark
3. LOW level mark
4. Arrow mark
5. Reservoir cap
546) Add coolant to reservoir so that its level aligns with Full mark.
Then, reinstall cap aligning arrow marks on reservoir and cap.
NOTE:
When installing reservoir cap, align arrow marks on reser-
voir and cap.
CAUTION:
When changing engine coolant, use mixture of 50% wa-
ter and 50% ANTIFREEZE / ANTICORROSION COOLANT
for the market where ambient temperature falls lower
than ±16C (3F) in winter, and mixture of 70% water and
30% ANTIFREEZE / ANTICORROSION COOLANT for the
market where ambient temperature doesn't fall lower
than ±16C (3F).
Even in a market where no freezing temperature is antici-
pated, mixture of 70% water and 30% ANTIFREEZE / AN-
TICORROSION COOLANT should be used for the pur-
pose of corrosion protection and lubrication.
ITEM 1-6
Exhaust System Inspection
WARING:
To avoid danger of being burned, do not touch exhaust sys-
tem when it is still hot. Any service on exhaust system
should be performed when it is cool.
When carrying out periodic maintenance, or the vehicle is raised for
other service, check exhaust system as follows:
Check rubber mountings for damage, deterioration, and out of
position.
Check exhaust system for leakage, loose connections, dents and
damages.
If bolts or nuts are loose, tighten them to specification.
Check nearby body areas for damaged, missing, or misposi-
tioned parts, open seams, holes, loose connections or other de-
fects which could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the vehicle.
Make sure that exhaust system components have enough clear-
ance from the underbody to avoid overheating and possible dam-
age to the floor carpet.
Any defects should be fixed at once.
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7A-14 MANUAL TRANSMISSION (TYPE 1)
09951-16060
Oil seal installer
UNIT REPAIR
Refer to the same section of UNIT REPAIR MANUAL mentioned in FOREWORD of this manual.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
FasteningportionTightening torqueFastening ortionN.mkg-mlb-ft
Oil filler / level and drain plugs232.317.0
Control lever boot cover bolts60.64.0
4WD switch202.014.5
Back up light switch (Type 1)202.014.5
Back up light switch (Type 2)454.532.5
Control lever locating bolts171.712.5
Transmission to engine bolts and nuts858.561.5
Engine rear mounting bolts and nut505.036.5
Exhaust center pipe to manifold nuts505.036.5
Muffler to exhaust center pipe bolts505.036.5
Universal joint flange bolts505.036.5
Select return spring bolts232.317.0
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS
MATERIALRECOMMENDED
SUZUKI PRODUCTUSE
Lithium greaseSUZUKI SUPER GREASE A
(99000-25010)Shift control lever.
Select return springs, bolts and guides.
Thread lock cementTHREAD LOCK CEMENT
SUPER 1333B (99000-32020)Shift control lever locating bolts.
SealantSUZUKI BOND No. 1215
(99000-31110)Oil Drain and filler / level plugs.
SPECIAL TOOL
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION (TYPE 2) 7A1-5
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
FasteningportionTightening torqueFastening ortionN´mkg-mlb-ft
Transfer oil filler / level and drain plugs232.317.0
Transmission oil filler / level and drain plugs383.827.5
Control lever boot cover bolts60.64.0
4WD switch202.014.5
Back-up light switch454.532.5
Control lever locating bolts171.712.5
Transmission to engine bolts and nuts858.561.5
Engine rear mounting bolts505.036.5
Muffler to exhaust No. 2 pipe nuts505.036.5
Universal joint flange bolts505.036.5
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS
MATERIALRECOMMENDED
SUZUKI PRODUCTUSE
Lithium greaseSUZUKI SUPER GREASE A
(99000-25010)Shift control lever
Thread lock cement
THREAD LOCK CEMENT
SUPER 1333B
(99000-32020)
Shift control lever locating bolts
SealantSUZUKI BOND No. 1215
(99000-31110)Oil drain and filler / level plugs
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-65
1. Drain plug
2. Propeller shaft
1. Oiler (with transmission fluid)
2. Solenoid valve
3. BatteryA: Hole (Should be dry)
B: Exhausting fluid Terminal Arrangement of PCM Coupler
(Viewed from harness side)
WITH BATTERY VOLTAGE WITHOUT BATTERY VOLTAGE
H25 Engine
Shift solenoid valve ± A (#1)C51-1-6
Shift solenoid valve ± B (#2)C51-1-1
TCC (Lock-up) solenoid valveC51-1-2
REMOVAL
1) Pull out dipstick and lift up vehicle.
2) With engine cooled, remove drain plug from oil pan and drain
A / T fluid.
3) Install drain plug with gasket.
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
4) Remove exhaust pipe bracket and disconnect front propeller
shaft from front differential (if equipped).
5) Remove oil pan bolts.
6) Remove oil pan.
7) Remove oil tubes.
8) Remove solenoid valve No.1 (shift solenoid valve A and B) or so-
lenoid valve No.2 (TCC solenoid valve).
OPERATION CHECK
Whenever shift solenoid valves and TCC (lock-up) solenoid valve
are removed from transmission, verify their valve function physical-
ly before they are reinstalled.
1) Apply oiler to solenoid valve and give compression by hands
and then check to be sure that transmission fluid from oiler does
not come out of holes in solenoid valve when battery voltage is
not conducted.
2) Under the same conditions as above, conduct battery voltage
and then make sure that fluid comes out with vigor.
NOTE:
If fluid does not come out with vigor in above step 2 in-
spection, do not re-use that solenoid valve.
Figure at the left shows shift solenoid valve check.
Check TCC solenoid valve also in the same way.
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7B1-66 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
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3
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install solenoid valves and noting
the following points.
For details of solenoid valve installation, refer to ªUnit Repairº
section. Use new gasket and O-ring.
Install oil tubes in such order as shown in figure.
For details of oil pan installation, refer to ªUnit Repairº section.
Use new oil pan gasket.
Tighten universal joint flange bolts & nuts and exhaust pipe brack-
et bolts to specified torque.
Fill A / T fluid and check fluid level according to procedure de-
scribed in ªCHANGING FLUIDº previously.
Check for fluid leakage after warming up A / T.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
INSPECTION
Refer to SECTION 6E1 / 6E2 for inspection.
POWER / NORMAL CHANGE SWITCH
INSPECTION
Check Power / Normal change switch for operation referring to Step
4 of Diag. Flow Table B-4 in this section.
If malfunction is found, replace.
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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