2000 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Manual transmission

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1. Drain plug (Apply sealant)
2. Reverse idle gear shaft bolt (DO NOT LOOSEN IT)
3. Filler / level plug (Apply sealant)
1. Drain plug
2. Filler / level plug
Type 1
Type 2
1. Level gauge
2. FULL HOT mark
3. LOW HOT mark
4. FULL COLD mark
5. LOW COLD mark
0B-20 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
ITEM 6-10
Manual Transmission Oil Inspection and Change
Inspection
1) Inspect transmission case for evidence of oil leakage.
Repair leaky point if any.
2) Make sure that vehicle is placed level for oil level check.
3) Remove level plug of transmission.
4) Check oil level.
Oil level can be checked roughly by means of level plug hole.
That is, if oil flows out of level plug hole or if oil level is found up
to hole when level plug is removed, oil is properly filled.
If oil is found insufficient, pour specified amount of specified oil.
5) Tighten level plug to specified torque.
Refer to Section 7A or 7A1 for installation and tightening torque.
Change
Change transmission oil with new specified oil referring to Section
7A or 7A1.
ITEM 6-11
Automatic Transmission Fluid Inspection and Change
Inspection
1) Inspect transmission case for evidence of fluid leakage.
Repair leaky point, if any.
2) Make sure that vehicle is placed level for fluid level check.
3) Check fluid level.
For fluid level checking procedure, refer to On-vehicle service in
Section 7B1 and be sure to perform it under specified conditions.
If fluid level is low, replenish specified fluid.

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0B-24 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
FINAL INSPECTION
Seats
Check that seat slides smoothly and locks securely at
any position. Also check that reclining mechanism of
front seat back allows it to be locked at any angle.
Seat Belt
Inspect belt system including webbing, buckles, latch
plates, retractors and anchors for damage or wear.
If ªREPLACE BELTº label on front seat belt is visible,
replace belt.
Check that seat belt is securely locked.
Battery Electrolyte Level Check
Check that the electrolyte level of all battery cells is
between the upper and lower level lines on the case.
If battery is equipped with built-in indicator, check bat-
tery condition by the indicator.
Accelerator Pedal Operation
Check that pedal operates smoothly without getting
caught or interfered by and other part.
Engine Start
Check engine start for readiness.
On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the
engine in each select lever position. The starting mo-
tor should crank only in ªPº (Park) or ªNº (Neutral).
On manual transmission vehicles, place the shift le-
ver in ªNeutral,º depress clutch pedal fully and try to
start.
Exhaust System Check
Check for leakage, cracks or loose supports.
Clutch (For Manual transmission)
Check for the following:

Clutch is completely released when depressing
clutch pedal.

No slipping clutch occurs when releasing pedal and
accelerating.

Clutch itself is free from any abnormal condition.
Gearshift or Select Lever (Transmission)
Check gear shift or select lever for smooth shifting to
all positions and for good performance of transmis-
sion in any position.
With automatic transmission equipped vehicle, also
check that shift indicator indicates properly according
to which position select lever is shifted to.
With automatic transmission equipped vehicle, make
sure that vehicle is at complete stop when shifting se-
lect lever to ªPº range position and release all brakes.
Brake
[Foot brake]
Check the following:

that brake pedal has proper travel,

that brake works properly,

that it is free from noise,

that braking force is applied equally on all wheels,

and that brake do not drag.
[Parking brake]
Check that lever has proper travel.
WARNING:
With vehicle parked on a fairly steep slope,
make sure nothing is in the way downhill to
avoid any personal injury or property damage.
Be prepared to apply regular brake quickly
even if vehicle should start to move.
Check to ensure that parking brake is fully effective
when the vehicle is stopped on the safe slope and
brake lever is pulled all the way.
WARNING:
When carrying out road tests, select a safe
place where no man or no running vehicle is
seen so as to prevent any accident.
WARNING:
Before performing the following check, be
sure to have enough room around the vehicle.
Then, firmly apply both the parking brake and
the regular brakes. Do not use the accelerator
pedal. If the engine starts, be ready to turn off
the ignition promptly. Take these precautions
because the vehicle could move without warn-
ing and possibly cause personal injury or
property damage.

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-25
Steering

Check to ensure that steering wheel is free from in-
stability, or abnormally heavy feeling.

Check that the vehicle does not wander or pull to
one side.
Engine

Check that engine responds readily at all speeds.

Check that engine is free from abnormal noise and
abnormal vibration.
Body, Wheels and Power Transmitting System
Check that body, wheels and power transmitting sys-
tem are free from abnormal noise and abnormal
vibration or any other abnormal condition.
Meters and Gauge
Check that speedometer, odometer, fuel meter, tem-
perature gauge, etc. are operating accurately.
Lights
Check that all lights operate properly.
Windshield Defroster
Periodically check that air comes out from defroster
outlet when operating heater or air conditioning.
Set fan switch lever to ªHIº position for this check.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine oilSG, SH or SJ (Refer to engine oil viscosity chart in item 1-4)
Engine coolant (Ethylene glycol
base coolant)ªAntifreeze / Anticorrosion coolantº
Brake fluidDOT 3
Manual transmission oilRefer to Section 7A or 7A1Transfer oilRefer to Section 7A or 7A1.
Differential oil (front & rear)Refer to Section 7E or 7F.
Automatic transmission fluid and
Power steering fluidRefer to Section 3B1 or 7B1.
Door hingesEngine oil or water resistance chassis greaseHood latch assemblyEngine oil or water resistance chassis grease
Key lock cylinderSpray lubricant

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7A
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (TYPE 1) 7A-1
TYPE 1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION7A- 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS7A- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE7A- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear Oil 7A- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Control Levers 7A- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switches 7A- 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Rear Mounting 7A- 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dismounting of Trans. Unit 7A- 9. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remounting of Trans. Unit 7A-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . Extension Case (2WD MODEL) 7A-13. . . . . . . .
Extension Case Oil Seal
(2WD MODEL) 7A-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNIT REPAIR7A-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS7A-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS7A-14 . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOL7A-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
As the aluminum case is sealed with liquid type gas-
ket, it is necessary to use genuine sealant or its equiv-
alent on its mating surfaces when reassembling it.
Also, the case fastening bolts must be tightened to
specified torque by means of the torque wrench and
tightening over or below the specified torque should
be avoided.
The description under ON-VEHICLE SERVICE in this
section covers a part of the TYPE 2 manual transmis-
sion and the transfer. The transfer is next to the trans-
mission as well, but their gear boxes are independent
and each of them has its own drain and level / filler
plugs for the oil change or the level check.
For the repair procedure of the transfer unit, refer to
Section 7D.
SECTION 7A
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(TYPE 1)
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The manual transmission consists of the input shaft,
main shaft, countershaft and reverse gear which are
installed in the aluminum case. Its gears are of for-
ward five speeds in synchro mesh and reverse one
speed in constant mesh system.
The main shaft gears are held by the needle bearings
and on them the synchronizer rings and synchronizer
sleeve & hubs are assembled.
The gear shift lever case is located at the upper be-
hind the transmission case and has a cam which pre-
vents direct gear shift from the 5th speed gear to the
reverse gear.

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7A-2 MANUAL TRANSMISSION (TYPE 1)
DIAGNOSIS
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Gear slipping out of mesh
Worn shift fork shaft

Worn shift fork or synchronizer sleeve

Weak or damaged locating spring

Worn bearings on input shaft or main shaft

Worn chamfered tooth on sleeve or gear

Missing or disengagement of circlip(s)Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace sleeve and gear
Install
Gears refusing to disengage
Weakened or broken synchronizer spring

Distorted shift shaft or shift forkReplace
Replace
Hard shifting
Improper clutch pedal free travel

Distorted or broken clutch disc

Damaged clutch pressure plate

Worn synchronizer ring

Worn chamfered tooth on sleeve or gear

Distorted shift shaftAdjust
Replace
Replace clutch cover
Replace
Replace sleeve and gear
Replace
Noise
Inadequate or insufficient lubricant

Damaged or worn bearing(s)

Damaged or worn gear(s)

Damaged or worn synchronizer ring

Damaged or worn chamfered tooth on
sleeve or gearReplenish
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace

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Viscosity chart
SAE
1. Reverse idle gear shaft bolt
(DO NOT LOOSEN IT)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (TYPE 1) 7A-3
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
GEAR OIL
INSPECTION AND CHANGE
1) Before changing or inspecting oil, be sure to stop engine and lift
vehicle horizontally.
2) With vehicle lifted up, check oil level and leakage. If leakage ex-
ists, correct or repair it.
3) Drain old oil and fill new specified oil as shown below by speci-
fied amount (roughly up to level hole).
NOTE:

It is highly recommended to use SAE 75W-90 gear oil.

Whenever vehicle is hoisted for any other service work
than oil change, also be sure to check for oil leakage and
status of breather hoses.

If water or rust is mixed in drained oil, be sure to check
breather hose and boot of transmission and transfer.
Gear Oil Specification
Oil grade: API GL-4
Viscosity: SAE 75W-85, 75W-90 or 80W-90
Oil Capacity:
Transmission 1.5 liters (3.2 / 2.6 US / Imp. pt)
Transfer 1.7 liters (3.6 / 3.0 US / Imp. pt)
4) Torque drain plug and level / filler plug as specified below after
applying sealant to its thread.
CAUTION:

Transmission oil must not be poured through gear shift
control lever part.

Do not loosen or remove reverse idle gear shaft bolt.
ªAº: Sealant 99000-31110
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)

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1. Bolt
2. Console box
bracket
3. Boot cover
1. Boot No. 3
2. Boot cover
3. Boot No. 2
4. Control lever
5. Lever case
6. Control case cover
7. Boot No. 1
1. Transmission control
lever locating bolt
2. Transfer control lever
locating bolt
7A-4 MANUAL TRANSMISSION (TYPE 1)
SHIFT CONTROL LEVERS
REMOVAL
1) Remove 4 screws at the front and rear and 2 clips at the center
then take off front and rear center console boxes.
NOTE:
To remove clip, push in its center pin first.
2) Remove console box bracket by removing bolts and lift up boot
cover and boot No. 2.
3) Remove boot clamp and then remove boot No. 1 from transmis-
sion shift lever case.
4) With gear shift control case cover pushed down with fingers, turn
it to counter clockwise and take out shift control lever.
5) Take out transfer shift control lever in similar manner as de-
scribed above.
INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION
1) Check shift control lever lower portion and control lever locating
sheet for excessive wear, and boot for damage. Correct or re-
place if necessary.
2) Apply grease to pivot portions and seat, then install shift control
lever.
ªAº: Grease 99000-25010
3) Perform above steps also for transfer shift control lever.
4) If control lever locating bolts (a) are replaced or retightened,
torque them as specified below.
Replacing of control lever locating bolts requires thread lock ce-
ment.
ªBº: Cement 99000-32020
Tightening Torque
(a): 17 N
.m (1.7 kg-m, 12.5 lb-ft)

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1. Boot No. 1
2. Boot clamp
3. Boot cover
4. Boot No. 2
1. Transfer boot No. 1
2. Boot clamp
1. Console box
bracket
2. Boot cover
3. Boot No. 3
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (TYPE 1) 7A-5
5) Install transmission boot No. 1 from inside of cabin and clamp
it with a new clamp securely.
6) Install transfer boot No. 1 securely on lift and clamp it by using
a new clamp.
7) Tighten transmission boot No. 2 with boot cover and console box
bracket.
Tightening Torque
(a): 6 N
.m (0.6 kg-m, 4.0 lb-ft)
8) Install console box.
NOTE:
Be sure that flare end of transmission boot No. 3 is engaged
with console box.