2000 SUZUKI SWIFT transmission

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

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 shown in the
following table.
Severe condition code :
A : Repeated short trips
B : Driving on rough and/or muddy roads
C : Driving on dusty roads
D : Driving in extremely cold weather and/or salted roads
E : Repeated short trips in extremely cold weather
F : Leaded fuel use
G : – – – – –
H : Towing a trailer (if admitted)
Severe
Condition CodeMaintenanceMaintenance
OperationMaintenance Interval
– B C D – – – –Drive beltIEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
REvery 45,000 km
(27,000 miles) or 36 months
A – C D E F – H Engine oil and oil filter REvery 5,000 km
(3,000 miles) or 4 months
– – C – – – – –Air cleaner filter ✱1IEvery 2,500 km
(1,500 miles)
REvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
A B C – E F – H Spark plugsNickel spark plug
REvery 10,000 km
(6,000 miles) or 8 months
Iridium spark plug
REvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
– B C D – – – H Wheel bearings IEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
– B – D E – – H Drive shafts and propeller shafts (4WD) IEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) or 12 months
– B – – E – – HManual transmission, transfer (4WD) and
differential oil (4WD)REvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
– B – – E – – H Automatic transmission fluid REvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24 months
NOTE:
 “I” : Inspect and correct or replace if necessary
 “R” : Replace or change

✱
✱✱ ✱1 : Inspect more frequently if the vehicle is used under dusty conditions.

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-17
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL
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 oil filler/level plug (1) of transmission.
4) Check oil level.
Oil level can be checked roughly by means of filler/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 oil up to level hole.
For specified oil, refer to “MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL
CHANGE” in Section 7A.
5) Apply sealant to filler/level plug and tighten it to specified
torque.
REPLACEMENT
1) Place the vehicle level and drain oil by removing drain plug
(2).
2) Apply sealant to drain plug after cleaning it and tighten drain
plug to specified torque.
3) Pour specified oil up to level hole.
4) Tighten filler plug to specified torque.
For recommended oil, its amount and tightening torque data,
refer to “MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE” in Sec-
tion 7A.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
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) Pull out dipstick and check fluid level.
For fluid level checking procedure, refer to “A/T FLUID
LEVEL” in Section 7B and be sure to perform it under speci-
fied conditions. If fluid level is low, replenish specified fluid.
1. Dipstick
2. Clamp
3. FULL HOT mark
4. LOW HOT mark

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

0B-20 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
ENGINE START
Check engine start for readiness.
On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each select lever position. The starting motor
should crank only in “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral).
On manual transmission vehicles, place the shift lever in “Neutral,” depress clutch pedal fully any 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 transmission 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 select
lever to “P” range position and release all brakes.
BRAKE
Foot Brake
Check the followings:
that brake pedal has proper travel,
that brake works properly,
that it is free from noise,
that vehicle does not pull to one side when brake is applied.
and that brake do not drag.
Parking Brake
Check that lever has proper travel.
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:
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 warning and possibly cause personal injury or property damage.
WARNING:
With vehicle parked on a fairly steep slope, make sure nothing is in the way downhill to avoid any per-
sonal injury or property damage. Be prepared to apply regular brake quickly even if vehicle should
start to move.

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

4A-4 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1) Undo caulking (“A”) and remove drive shaft nut (1) and
washer.
2) Hoist vehicle.
3) Remove wheel.
4) Drain transmission oil or transfer oil.
5) Remove tie rod end split pin (1) and castle nut (2).
6) Disconnect tie rod end (3) from steering knuckle (4) by using
special tool.
Special tool
(A) : 09913-65210
7) (For vehicle without center shaft or 4WD model)
Using tire lever (1), pull out drive shaft joint (2) so as to
release snap ring fitting of joint spline at differential side.
(For vehicle with center shaft or 4WD model)
Using plastic hammer, drive out drive shaft joint (2) so as to
release snap ring fitting of joint spline at center shaft or inter-
mediate shaft of transfer.
8) Remove two stabilizer mount brackets from vehicle body.
9) Disconnect front suspension control arm ball stud (1) from
steering knuckle (2) by pushing down stabilizer bar (4) after
removing ball stud bolt (3).
[A] : Vehicle without center shaft or 4WD model
[B] : Vehicle with center shaft or 4WD model

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT 4A-15
Tighten each bolt and nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Transfer oil filler/level and drain plugs (a) :
21 N·m (2.1 kg-m, 15.5 lb-ft)
Transmission oil filler/level and drain plugs (b) :
23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
Ball stud bolt (c) : 60 N·m (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
Tie rod end castle nut (d) :
35 - 50 N·m (3.5 - 5.0 kg-m, 25.5 - 36.0 lb-ft)
Drive shaft nut (e) : 175 N·m (17.5 kg-m, 127.0 lb-ft)
Wheel nut (f) : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
Center bearing support bolts (g) :
50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.0 lb-ft)
Apply sealant to drain plug (1) and filler/level plug (2) for
manual transmission.
“A” : Sealant 99000-31110
Apply sealant to drain plug (9) and filler/level plug (10) for
transfer. (For 4WD model)
“A” : Sealant 99000-31110
Fill transmission or transfer with oil as specified. (Refer to
Section 7A, 7B or 7D.)
[A] : For M/T vehicle
[B] : For A/T vehicle
[C] : For 4WD model
[D] : For vehicle equipped with center shaft
3. Drain plug (for A/T vehicle)
4. Ball stud bolt
5. Castle nut
6. Drive shaft nut
7. Wheel nut
8. Center bearing support bolt