2000 SUZUKI SWIFT 4WD

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.

0B-18 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
REPLACEMENT
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) Change fluid. For its procedure, refer to “CHANGING A/T
FLUID” in Section 7B.
TRANSFER OIL (4WD) AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL
OIL (4WD)
INSPECTION
1) Check transfer case or differential for evidence of oil leak-
age.
Repair leaky point if any.
2) Make sure that vehicle is placed level for oil level check.
3) Remove level plug of transfer or differential and 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 referring to “TRANSFER OIL CHANGE” in Section 7D or
“DIFFERENTIAL OIL CHANGE” in Section 7F.
4) Tighten level plug to specified torque referring to “TRANS-
FER OIL CHANGE” in Section 7D or “CHANGING DIFFER-
ENTIAL OIL” in Section 7F.
REPLACEMENT
Change transfer oil and differential oil with new specified oil refer-
ring to “TRANSFER OIL CHANGE” in Section 7D or “DIFFEREN-
TIAL OIL CHANGE” in Section 7F.
1. Drain plug
[A] : Transfer
[B] : Rear differential
1. Oil level/filler plug
2. Drain plug

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-21
STEERING
Check to ensure that steering wheel is free from instability, 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 system are free from abnormal noise and abnormal vibration or
any other abnormal condition.
METERS AND GAUGE
Check that speedometer, odometer, fuel meter, temperature 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 mode control lever to defroster position and fan switch lever to “HI” position for this check.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine oil SE, SF, SG, SH or SJ grade (Refer to “ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER”
in this section for engine oil viscosity.)
Engine coolant
(Ethylene glycol base coolant)“Antifreeze/Anticorrosion coolant”
Brake fluid DOT 3
Manual transmission oil Refer to “M/T OIL CHANGE” in Section 7A.
Transfer oil (4WD) Refer to “TRANSFER OIL CHANGE” in Section 7D.
Differential oil (4WD) Refer to “DIFFERENTIAL OIL CHANGE” in Section 7F.
Automatic transmission fluid
An equivalent of DEXRON
®-III
Door hinges Engine oil or water resistance chassis grease
Hood latch assembly Engine oil or water resistance chassis grease
Key lock cylinder Spray lubricant

3A-2 FRONT END ALIGNMENT
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Front alignment refers to the angular relationship between the
front wheels, the front suspension attaching parts and the ground.
Generally, the only adjustment required for front alignment is toe
setting.
Camber and caster can’t be adjusted. Therefore, should camber
or caster be out of specification due to the damage caused by
hazardous road conditions or collision, whether the damage is in
body or in suspension should be determined. If the body is dam-
aged, it should be repaired and if suspension is damaged, it
should be replaced.
TOE SETTING
Toe is the turning in or out of the front wheels. The purpose of a
toe specification is to ensure parallel rolling of the front wheels
(Excessive toe-in or toe-out may increase tire wear).
Toe-in
“B”-“A” : 0 ± 1 mm (0 ± 0.039 in.)
For adjusting toe setting, refer to “TOE ADJUSTMENT” in this
section.
CAMBER
Camber is the tilting of the front wheels from the vertical, as
viewed from the front of the vehicle. When the wheels tilt outward
at the top, the camber is positive. When the wheels tilt inward at
the top, the camber is negative. The amount of tilt is measured in
degrees.
Camber “C”
2WD vehicle : –0° 20’ ± 1°
4WD vehicle : 0° ± 1°
ALIGNMENT SERVICE DATA (REFERENCE)
Caster
2WD vehicle : 3° 25’ ± 2°
4WD vehicle : 3° 35’ ± 2°
Kingpin inclination
2WD vehicle : 12° 40’ ± 2°
4WD vehicle : 12° 15’ ± 2° NOTE:
Toe-in value was measured by using a toe-in gauge.
[A]: Wheel top view
1. Forward
“A”
“B”1 [A]
1. Body center [A]: Front view
2. Center line of wheel
2
1
90
o
C [A]

3B-8 MANUAL RACK AND PINION
5) Hoist vehicle and remove both wheels.
6) Remove split pins (3) and tie rod castle nuts (2) from both
knuckles (1).
7) Disconnect both tie rod ends (2) from knuckles (1), using
special tool.
Special tool
(A) : 09913-65210
8) Remove exhaust No.1 pipe (1).
9) For ease of adjustment after installation, make marking of tie
rod end lock nut position on tie rod end thread. Then loosen
lock nut and remove tie rod end.
10) Remove steering gear case mount bolts (1) and gear case
brackets, then remove gear case (2).
1
NOTE:
For right-hand steering 4WD vehicle, before removing
steering gear case, remove transfer assembly referring
to Section 7D if necessary.
2
1

REAR SUSPENSION 3E-1
6F1
6F2
6G
1A
6K
7A
7A1
7B1
7C1
3E
8A
8B
8C
8D
8E
9
10
10A
10B
SECTION 3E
REAR SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................. 3E-2
DIAGNOSIS ..................................................... 3E-4
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CHECK ........... 3E-4
TRAILING ARM, LATERAL ROD, REAR
AXLE, PEAR AXLE HOUSING AND COIL
SPRING CHECK .......................................... 3E-4
BUMP STOPPER/SPRING UPPER SEAT
CHECK ......................................................... 3E-5
REAR SUSPENSION FASTENERS ............ 3E-5
WHEEL DISC, NUT AND BEARING
CHECK ......................................................... 3E-5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE .................................. 3E-6
LATERAL ROD ............................................ 3E-6
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER......................... 3E-7
COIL SPRING .............................................. 3E-7BUMP STOPPER ...................................... 3E-10
SPRING UPPER SEAT ............................. 3E-11
TRAILING ARM ......................................... 3E-11
REAR AXLE (2WD VEHICLE) ................... 3E-14
WHEEL BEARING AND WHEEL STUD
(2WD VEHICLE) ........................................ 3E-19
REAR AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL
BEARING (4WD VEHICLE) ....................... 3E-21
REAR AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL (4WD
VEHICLE) .................................................. 3E-25
REAR AXLE HOUSING (4WD
VEHICLE) .................................................. 3E-26
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL................ 3E-32
SPECIAL TOOL ............................................ 3E-32

NOTE:
All suspension fasteners are an important attaching part in that it 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 speci-
fied during reassembly to assure proper retention of this part.
Never attempt to heat, quench or straighten any front suspension part. Replace it with a new part, or
damage to the part may result.

REAR SUSPENSION 3E-3
4WD vehicle
1. Rear coil spring 5. Lateral rod 9. Brake drum 13. Oil seal
2. Rear bump stopper 6. Trailing arm 10. Rear axle shaft 14. Wheel bearing retainer ring
3. Rear spring upper seat 7. Rear axle housing 11. Breather cap 15. Rear wheel sensor ring (if equipped with ABS)
4. Rear shock absorber 8. Wheel bearing 12. Oil seal protector Tightening torque
6752 1 3
4
63 N·m(6.3 kg-m)
58 N·m(5.8 kg-m)
50 N·m(5.0 kg-m)
85 N·m(8.5 kg-m)
90 N·m(9.0 kg-m)
80 N·m(8.0 kg-m)
80 N·m(8.0 kg-m)
65 N·m(6.5 kg-m) 3
1
2
4
7 5
6 9 814
1312 151011

REAR SUSPENSION 3E-5
BUMP STOPPER/SPRING UPPER SEAT
CHECK
Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.
Replace any defective part.
REAR SUSPENSION FASTENERS
Check each bolt and nut fastening suspension parts for tightness.
Tighten loose one, if any, to specified torque referring to the figure
in “GENERAL DESCRIPTION” in this section.
WHEEL DISC, NUT AND BEARING CHECK
Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and cracks.
A disc in badly damaged condition must be replaced.
Check wheel nuts for tightness and, as necessary, retighten
to specification.
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts (a) : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
Check wheel bearings for wear. When measuring thrust
play, apply a dial gauge to spindle cap center (2WD) or axle
shaft center (4WD).
Thrust play limit
“a” : 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
When measurement exceeds limit, replace bearing.
[A] : 2WD VEHICLE
[B] : 4WD VEHICLE