MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-1
0A 6F1
0B
0B
6G
1A 6H
1B 6K
37A
3A 7A1
3B1 7B1
3C1 7C1
3D 7D
3E 7E
3F 7F
4A2 8A
4B 8B
8C
58D
5A 8E
5B
5C 9
5E
5E1 10
10A
610B
6-1
6A1
6A2
6A4
6B
6C
6E1
6E2
SECTION 0B
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .......................... 0B-2
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE UNDER
NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS .............. 0B-2
MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED UNDER
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS ............... 0B-4
MAINTENANCE SERVICE .............................. 0B-5
ENGINE ....................................................... 0B-5
DRIVE BELT ............................................ 0B-5
VALVE LASH (CLEARANCE) .................. 0B-6
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER ................ 0B-6
ENGINE COOLANT ................................. 0B-8
EXHAUST SYSTEM............................... 0B-10
IGNITION SYSTEM ................................... 0B-10
SPARK PLUGS ...................................... 0B-10
FUEL SYSTEM .......................................... 0B-10
AIR CLEANER FILTER .......................... 0B-10
FUEL LINES AND CONNECTIONS....... 0B-11
FUEL FILTER ......................................... 0B-11
FUEL TANK............................................ 0B-12
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM ............... 0B-12
PCV VALVE ........................................... 0B-12
FUEL EVAPORATIVE EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM .............................. 0B-12BRAKE ....................................................... 0B-12
BRAKE DISCS AND PADS (FRONT) .... 0B-12
BRAKE DRUMS AND SHOES
(REAR) ................................................... 0B-13
BRAKE HOSES AND PIPES ................. 0B-13
BRAKE FLUID........................................ 0B-13
BRAKE LEVER AND CABLE ................. 0B-13
CHASSIS AND BODY ............................... 0B-14
CLUTCH................................................. 0B-14
TIRES / WHEELS .................................. 0B-14
SUSPENSION SYSTEM ........................ 0B-15
STEERING SYSTEM ............................. 0B-15
DRIVE SHAFT (AXLE) BOOTS /
PROPELLER SHAFTS (4WD) ............... 0B-16
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL ............. 0B-17
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .. 0B-17
TRANSFER OIL (4WD) AND REAR
DIFFERENTIAL OIL (4WD) ................... 0B-18
ALL LATCHES, HINGES AND
LOCKS ................................................... 0B-19
FINAL INSPECTION ..................................... 0B-19
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS................................................ 0B-21
WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System:
Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to “Air Bag System Components and Wiring Location View” under
“General Description” in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing ser-
vice on or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and “Ser-
vice Precautions” under “On-Vehicle Service” in air bag system section before performing service
on or around the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in
unintentional activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two
conditions may result in severe injury.
Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system
may be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-3
IntervalKm (x 1,000) 153045607590
Miles (x 1,000) 9 18 27 36 45 54
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72
BRAKE
Brake discs and pads (thickness, wear, damage) I I I I I I
Brake drums and shoes (wear, damage)–I–I–I
Brake hoses and pipes (leakage, damage, clamp)–I–I–I
Brake fluid–R–R–R
Brake lever and cable (damage, stroke, operation) Inspect at first 15,000 km (9,000 miles only)
CHASSIS AND BODY
Clutch (pedal height and travel)–I–I–I
Tires (wear, damage, rotation) /wheels (damage) I I I I I I
Suspension system (tightness, damage, rattle, breakage)–I–I–I
Steering system (tightness, damage, breakage, rattle)–I–I–I
Drive shaft (axle) boots/Propeller shafts (4WD)––I––I
Manual transmission oil (leakage, level) (I : 1st 15,000 km only) I–R––R
Automatic transmission
fluidFluid level–I–I–I
Fluid change Replace every 165,000 km (99,000 miles)
Transfer oil (4WD) (leakage, level) I–I–I–
Rear differential oil (4WD) (leakage, level) (R : 1st 15,000 km
only)R or I–I–I–
All latches, hinges and locks–I–I–I
NOTE:
“R” : Replace or change
“I” : Inspect and correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-15
WHEEL DISCS INSPECTION
Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and cracks. A disc in
badly damaged condition must be replaced.
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION
1) Check front wheel bearing for wear, damage, abnormal
noise or rattles. For details, refer to “WHEEL DISC, NUT
AND BEARING CHECK” in Section 3D.
2) Check rear wheel bearing for wear, damage, abnormal noise
or rattles. For details, refer to “WHEEL DISC, NUT AND
BEARING CHECK” in Section 3E.
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
INSPECTION
Inspect front struts & rear shock absorbers for evidence of oil
leakage, dents or any other damage on sleeves ; and
inspect anchor ends for deterioration.
Replace defective parts, if any.
Check front and rear suspension systems for damaged,
loose or missing parts ; also for parts showing signs of wear
or lack of lubrication.
Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
Check front suspension arm ball joint stud dust seals for
leakage, detachment, tear or any other damage.
Replace defective boot, if any.
STEERING SYSTEM
INSPECTION
1) Check steering wheel for play and rattle, holding vehicle
straight on ground.
Steering wheel play
“a” : 0 – 30 mm (0 – 1.1 in.)
2) Check bolts and nuts for tightness and retighten them as
necessary. Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
0B-16 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
3) Check steering linkage for looseness and damage. Repair or
replace defective parts, if any.
4) Check boots (1) and (2) of steering linkage and steering gear
case for damage (leak, detachment, tear, etc.). If damage is
found, replace defective boot with new one.
If any dent is found on steering gear case boots, correct it to
original shape by turning steering wheel to the right or left as
far as it stops and holding it for a few seconds.
5) Check universal joints (3) of steering shaft for rattle and
damage. If rattle or damage is found, replace defective part
with a new one.
6) Check that steering wheel can be turned fully to the right and
left. Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
7) If equipped with power steering system, check also, in addi-
tion to above check items, that steering wheel can be turned
fully to the right and left more lightly when engine is running
at idle speed than when it is stopped. Repair, if found faulty.
8) Check wheel alignment referring to Section 3A.
DRIVE SHAFT (AXLE) BOOTS / PROPELLER SHAFTS
(4WD)
DRIVE SHAFT (AXLE) BOOTS INSPECTION
Check drive shaft boots (wheel side and differential side) for
leaks, detachment, tear or other damage.
Replace boot as necessary.
PROPELLER SHAFTS (4WD) INSPECTION
1) Check propeller shaft connecting bolts for looseness. If
looseness is found, tighten to specified torque.
2) Check propeller shaft joints for wear, play and damage.
If any defect is found, replace.
3) Check propeller shaft center support for biting of foreign mat-
ter, crack, abnormal noise and damage. If any defect is
found, replace.
FRONT END ALIGNMENT 3A-3
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
For the details, refer to Section 3.
PRELIMINARY CHECKS PRIOR TO ADJUSTING FRONT ALIGNMENT
Steering and vibration complaints are not always the result of improper alignment. An additional item to be
checked is the possibility of tire lead due to worn or improperly manufactured tires. “Lead” is the deviation of the
vehicle from a straight path on a level road without hand pressure on the steering wheel. Procedure for deter-
mining the presence of a tire lead problem contains in SECTION 3. Before making any adjustment affecting toe
setting, the following checks and inspections should be made to ensure correctness of alignment readings and
alignment adjustments:
1) Check all tires for proper inflation pressures and approximately the same tread wear.
2) Check for loose of ball joints. Check tie rod ends; if excessive looseness is noted, it must be corrected
before adjusting.
3) Check for run-out of wheels and tires.
4) Check vehicle trim heights; if out of limits and a correction is to be made, it must be made before adjusting
toe.
5) Check for loose of suspension arms.
6) Check for loose or missing stabilizer bar attachments.
7) Consideration must be given to excess loads, such as tool boxes. If this excess load is normally carried in
vehicle, it should remain in vehicle during alignment checks.
8) Consider condition of equipment being used to check alignment and follow manufacturer's instructions.
9) Regardless of equipment used to check alignment, vehicle must be on a level surface both fore and aft and
transversely.
TOE ADJUSTMENT
1) Loosen right and left tie rod end lock nuts (1) first.
2) Rotate right and left tie rods (2) by the same amount to align
toe-in to specification. In this adjustment, right and left tie
rods (2) should become equal in length “A”.
3) After adjustment, tighten lock nuts (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie rod end lock nuts (a) : 45 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 32.5 lb-ft) NOTE:
Before rotating tie rods (2), apply grease between tie
rods and rack boots so that boots won't be twisted.
NOTE:
Make sure that rack boots are not twisted.
MANUAL RACK AND PINION 3B-1
6F1
6F2
6G
6H
7A
3B
7C1
7D
7E
7F
8A
8B
8C
8D
8E
9
10
10A
10B
SECTION 3B
MANUAL RACK AND PINION
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................. 3B-2
DIAGNOSIS ..................................................... 3B-3
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE .................................. 3B-4
LUBRICATION ............................................. 3B-4
TIE ROD END .............................................. 3B-6
MANUAL RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY
(STEERING GEAR CASE) .......................... 3B-7
RACK BOOT/TIE ROD .............................. 3B-10STEERING RACK PLUNGER ................... 3B-12
STEERING PINION ................................... 3B-14
STEERING RACK...................................... 3B-15
PINION BEARING ..................................... 3B-17
RACK BUSHING ........................................ 3B-18
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL................ 3B-19
SPECIAL TOOL ............................................ 3B-20
WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with a Air Bag System
Service on or around air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an autho-
rized suzuki dealer. Please observe all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS in SECTION 10B and Precau-
tions, Air Bag System Components and Wiring Location view in Section 10B before performing
service on or around air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could
result in unintended activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these
two conditions may result in severe injury.
Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system
may be deployed by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
NOTE:
All steering gear fasteners are important attaching parts in that they 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 dur-
ing reassembly to assure proper retention of these parts.
MANUAL RACK AND PINION 3B-3
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
Refer to Section 3.
STEERING RACK BOOT CHECK
Hoist vehicle.
Inspect each boot for tear. A torn boot allows entry of dust and
water which can cause wear to steering rack and pinion to pro-
duce noise as well as rust to result in malfunction of steering sys-
tem.
If even a small tear is noted, replace with new one.
Boots should be visually inspected for any damage and tear dur-
ing every periodical inspection at specified intervals and when-
ever vehicle is hoisted for any other purpose.
TIE ROD END BOOTS CHECK
Inspect each boot for tear. If even a small tear is noted, replace
with new one.
STEERING SHAFT JOINT CHECK
Check shaft joint for wear, breakage and other damage and
replace if any defect exists.
THE ROD END CHECK
1) Inspect for play in ball joint.
2) Inspect for play in rack end ball joint.
In either case, if found defective, replace.
3B-10 MANUAL RACK AND PINION
6) Reinstall cover (1) removed previously to steering shaft joint.
7) Put back floor mat as it was.
8) Install both wheels and tighten wheel nuts to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
9) Lower hoist.
10) Check toe setting. Adjust as required (refer to Section 3A).
11) Tighten both tie rod end lock nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie rod end lock nut (d) : 45 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
RACK BOOT/TIE ROD
REMOVAL
1) Remove steering gear case by performing “MANUAL RACK
AND PINION ASSEMBLY REMOVAL” of this section.
2) For ease of adjustment after installation, make marking (1) of
tie rod end lock nut position of tie rod end thread.
3) Loosen tie rod end lock nut and remove tie rod end.
4) Remove boot wire (2) and clip (1).
5) Remove boot from tie rod.