2000 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Cv joint

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GRAND
VITARA
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-63
1. Select lever assembly
2. Bolt
3. Select cable
4. Cable bracket
5. Bolt
6. Blank
7. Washer
8. Clip
9. Nut
10. Manual select lever
11. Lock washer
12. Nut
13. Select cable joint
14. Bush
15. Washer
16. E-ring
17. Transmission range switch assembly
18. Bolt
1. Transmission range
sensor (switch)
2. Select cable
3. Manual shift lever
4. Select cable joint
1. Select cable joint
A. Align with cable joint
B. Tighten with wrench
Tightening Torque
(a): 13 N.m (1.3 kg-m, 9.5 lb-ft)
(b): 7 N.m (0.7 kg-m, 5.5 lb-ft)
INSPECTION
Check select lever for smooth and clear-cut movement and position
indicator for correct indication.
For operation of select lever, refer to left figure.
SELECT CABLE
ADJUSTMENT
1) Before tightening cable end nut, shift select lever to ªNº.
2) Also shift manual shift lever to ªNº.
NOTE:

Make sure that nut and cable joint have clearance under
above conditions.

If select cable has been moved, push it in arrow C direc-
tion as shown in figure at the left till it stops and then con-
firm that select lever is in ªNº position.
3) Turn nut A by hand till it contacts manual select cable joint.
Then tighten nut B with wrench.
4) After select cable was installed, check for the following.

Push vehicle with select lever shifted to ªPº.
Vehicle should not move.

Vehicle can not be driven in ªNº.

Vehicle can be driven in ªDº, ª2º, and ªLº.

Vehicle can be backed in ªRº.

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7B1-66 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
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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) 7B1-67
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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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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1. Clutch pedal
2. Clevis lock nut
3. Push rod
1. Clutch master cylinder
2. Clutch pipe
3. Clutch hose
4. Clutch operating cylinder
1. Pipe
2. Hose
3. Spanner
4. Flare nut wrench2, (a)
7C1-4 CLUTCH
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
CLUTCH PEDAL HEIGHT
Adjust clutch pedal height by loosening clevis lock nut and turning
push rod as shown.
Clutch pedal height is normal if clutch pedal is about
20 mm (0.79 in.) higher than brake pedal.
After adjusting, tighten lock nut to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 10 N
.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
CLUTCH PEDAL FREE TRAVEL
Depress clutch pedal, stop the moment clutch resistance is felt and
measure distance (clutch pedal free travel). Free travel should be
within following specification.
Pedal free travel ªaº: 15 ± 25 mm (0.6 ± 1.1 in.)
CLUTCH FLUID PIPE AND HOSE
REMOVAL
NOTE:
Do not allow fluid to get on painted surface.
1) Remove dust and dirt from each joint of hose and pipe to be dis-
connected and clean around reservoir cap.
2) Take out fluid with syringe or such.
3) Disconnect fluid pipe from hose.
NOTE:
To disconnect pipe from hose, separate them by using flare
nut wrench and spanner so as not to kink them.

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1. Match mark
1. Transfer rear case
2. Oil seal
ªAº
ªBº
TRANSFER 7D-3
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
GEAR OIL
Refer to ªON-VEHICLE SERVICEº of Section 7A or 7A1.
TRANSFER OIL SEALS
REAR CASE OIL SEAL
1) Lift up vehicle horizontally.
2) Give match marks on joint flange and propeller shaft as shown
in figure.
3) Remove 4 bolts from rear propeller shaft flange and remove pro-
peller shaft.
4) Using screwdriver, remove oil seal.
5) Using special tool(A) and plastic hammer, pressfit new oil seal
up to case surface. Be sure to apply grease to oil seal lip.
ªAº: Grease 99000-25010
Special Tool
(A): 09940-53111
6) Clean and inspect sliding portion of propeller shaft front end
(where oil seal contacts) before installation and if even small
dent or scratch exists, correct and clean it again.
Then apply grease inside splines of propeller shaft.
ªBº: Grease 99000-25010
7) Install propeller shaft and torque universal joint flange bolts to
specification.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use only specified bolts, nuts and lock wash-
ers for universal joint flange.
Tightening Torque:
(a): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
CENTER CASE OIL SEAL (Front side)
In addition to the procedure for rear case oil seal, it is necessary to
drain and refill gear oil of transfer. Refer to Section 7A ªON-VE-
HICLE SERVICEº for oil specification.