2000 SUZUKI SWIFT ECU

3E-14 REAR SUSPENSION
9) Tighten front and rear trailing arm nuts (1), shock absorber
lower bolts (2) and lateral rod right nut (3) to specified torque
(right and left).
Tightening torque
Front trailing arm nut (a) : 90 N·m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
Rear trailing arm nuts (b) : 80 N·m (8.0 kg-m, 58.0 lb-ft)
Rear shock absorber lower bolts
(c) : 58 N·m (5.8 kg-m, 42.0 lb-ft)
Lateral rod right nut (d) : 65 N·m (6.5 kg-m, 47.0 lb-ft)
REAR AXLE (2WD VEHICLE)
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheels (right & left).
2) Support rear axle (1) using floor jack (2).
3) Remove rear brake drums (right & left). Refer to “BRAKE
DRUM” in Section 5.
4) Remove E-ring (1) (right & left) securing brake hose (2).NOTE:
When tightening these nuts, be sure that vehicle is off
hoist and in no-loaded condition.
CAUTION:
Do not allow brake fluid to get on painted surfaces.

3E-18 REAR SUSPENSION
8) Install wheel speed sensor and clamp wire securely (right &
left) (if equipped with ABS).
9) Install LSPV spring (1) to rear axle (2).
Tighten nut (3) temporarily at this step (if equipped with
LSPV).
10) Connect brake pipes (1) (right & left) to wheel cylinders (2)
and tighten brake pipe flare nuts (3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nuts (a) : 16 N·m (1.6 kg-m, 11.5 lb-ft)
11) Connect brake flexible hoses (1) to bracket on rear axle and
secure it with E-rings (2).
12) Install brake drums (right & left). Refer to “BRAKE DRUM” in
Section 5.
13) Fill reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake system (For
bleeding operation, refer to Section 5.)
14) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts (a) : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
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REAR SUSPENSION 3E-25
8) Connect brake pipe to wheel cylinder and tighten brake pipe
flare nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nut (b) : 16 N·m (1.6 kg-m, 11.5 lb-ft)
9) Refill rear axle (differential) housing with new specified gear
oil. Refer to Section 7F for refill.
10) Install brake drum. For details, refer to “BRAKE DRUM” of
Section 5.
11) Connect parking brake cable (1) to parking brake shoe lever.
Secure parking brake cable to brake back plate with clip (2).
Install wheel speed sensor (if equipped with ABS).
12) Fill reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake system. (For
bleeding operation, refer to “BLEEDING BRAKES” in Sec-
tion 5.)
13) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
14) Upon completion of all jobs, pull parking brake lever with
about 20 kg, (44 lbs) load three to five times so as to obtain
proper drum-to-shoe clearance.
Adjust parking brake cable (for adjustment, refer to “PARK-
ING BRAKE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT” in Section
5).
15) Check to ensure that brake drum is free from dragging and
proper braking is obtained.
16) Perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake).
(For brake test, see Section 5.)
17) Check each installed part for oil leakage.
REAR AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL (4WD VEHI-
CLE)
REMOVAL
1) Remove rear axle shaft. For details, refer to steps 1) to 8) of
“REAR AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL BEARING” in this sec-
tion.
CAUTION:
Check to ensure that clip is in good condition before
installing it. If deformed or broken, replace.
1. Plug cap
2. Vinyl tube (See-through tube)
3. Container

REAR SUSPENSION 3E-29
4) Install lateral rod (1) and install bolt (3) in proper direction as
shown. At this time, mount bolt and nut (4) but don’t tighten
them.
5) Clean mating surfaces of axle housing (1) and differential
carrier and apply sealant to housing side.
“A” : Sealant 99000-31110
6) Install differential carrier assembly to axle housing and
tighten carrier nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rear differential carrier nuts : 23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
7) Install propeller shaft to joint flange aligning match marks (1)
and tighten flange bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Companion flange bolts (a) : 23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
8) Install LSPV spring to rear axle.
Tighten LSPV adjust nut temporarily at this step. (if equipped
with LSPV).
9) Install wheel speed sensor and clamp wire securely (right &
left) (if equipped with ABS).
10) Remove floor jack from axle housing.
11) Connect brake pipes and parking brake cable and clamp
them securely.
For clamping positions, refer to Section 5.
12) Connect brake flexible hose to bracket and secure it with E-
ring.
2. Vehicle body
A : Forward

3E-30 REAR SUSPENSION
13) Connect brake pipe to wheel cylinder (1) and tighten brake
pipe flare nut (2) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nut (b) : 16 N·m (1.6 kg-m, 11.5 lb-ft)
14) Clean mating surface of axle housing (2) (right & left) with
brake back plate and apply sealant as shown.
“B” : Sealant 99000-31090
15) Apply grease to axle shaft oil seals (1) lip (right & left) as
shown.
“A” : Grease 99000-25010
16) Install rear axle shaft (right & left) to rear axle housing and
tighten brake back plate bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake back plate bolts (a) : 23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
17) Connect brake pipes (3) to wheel cylinders (1) (right & left)
and tighten brake pipe flare nuts (2) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nuts (b) : 16 N·m (1.6 kg-m, 11.5 lb-ft)
18) Connect parking brake cable (2) to parking brake shoe lever
(right & left) and secure it with clip (3).
Apply water tight sealant where brake back plate (1) and
parking brake cable contact.
“A” : Sealant 99000-31090
19) Fill reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake system. (For
bleeding operation, see Section 5.)
20) Refill differential gear housing with new specified gear oil.
Refer to Section 7F.
NOTE:
Check to ensure that clip is in good condition before
installing it. If deformed or broken, replace.
A : Forward

WHEELS AND TIRES 3F-3
HOW TO MEASURE WHEEL RUNOUT
To measure the wheel runout, it is necessary to use an accurate
dial indicator. The tire may be on or off the wheel. The wheel
should be installed to the wheel balancer of the like for proper
measurement.
Take measurements of both lateral runout (1) and radial runout
(2) at both inside and outside of the rim flange. With the dial indi-
cator set in place securely, turn the wheel one full revolution
slowly and record every reading of the indicator.
When the measured runout exceeds the specification and correc-
tion by the balancer adjustment is impossible, replace the wheel.
If the reading is affected by welding, paint or scratch, it should be
ignored.
Lateral runout limit
“a” : 0.90 mm (0.035 in.)
Radial runout limit
“b” : 0.70 mm (0.028 in.)
METRIC LUG NUTS AND WHEEL STUDS
All models use metric lug nuts and wheel studs.
Metric lug nuts and wheel studs size
: M12 x 1.25
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
Refer to Section 3.
BALANCING WHEELS
There are two types of wheel and tire balance : static and
dynamic. Static balance, as shown in left figure, is the equal distri-
bution of weight around the wheel. Wheels that are statically
unbalanced cause a bouncing action called tramp. This condition
will eventually cause uneven tire wear.
1. Heavy spot wheel tramp [A] : Before correction
2. Balance weights addition point [B] : Corrective weights
3. C/L of spindle

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT 4A-13
12) When fixing boot (1) to outer race (2) with differential side big
band (3), adjust so that measurements become as indicated
below.
Drive shaft boot fixing position
“d” : 157.8 mm (6.21 in.) for left side
“e” : 192.9 mm (7.59 in.) foe right side
For Center Shaft and Center Bearing Support
Install center shaft by reversing removal procedure and noting fol-
lowing points
When installing bearing support circlip (1), make sure that if
fits in circlip groove in center bearing support (2) securely as
shown.
When installing left oil seal (1), use care so that oil seal in
proper direction as shown figure.
Be sure to apply grease to oil seal lip and bearing side space
indicated in figure.
“A” : Grease 99000-25010
After press-fit center shaft (2) from left oil seal side, install
circlip to groove of center shaft securely. CAUTION:
To prevent any problem caused by washing solution, do
not wash joint boots. Degreasing of those parts with
cloth is allowed.
CAUTION:
Bend each boot band against forward rotation (A).
Do not squeeze or distort boot when fastening it with
bands.
Distorted boot caused by squeezing air may reduce its
durability.
[A] : Differential side

5-6 BRAKES
Excessive pedal travel
(Pedal stroke too
large)Partial brake system failure Check brake systems and repair as
necessary.
Insufficient fluid in master cylinder reservoirs Fill reservoirs with approved brake
fluid.
Check for leaks and air in brake
system.
Check warning light. Bleed system
if required.
Air in system (soft/spongy pedal) Bleed system.
Rear brake system not adjusted
(malfunctioning auto adjusting mechanism)Repair auto adjusting mechanism.
Adjust rear brakes.
Bent brake shoes Replace brake shoes.
Worn rear brake shoes Replace brake shoes.
Brake locked
(For vehicle equipped
with ABS)Malfunctioning ABS Check system referring to Section
5E1.
Dragging brakes
(A very light drag is
present in all brakes
immediately after
pedal is released)Master cylinder pistons not returning correctly Replace master cylinder.
Restricted brake pipes or hoses Check for soft hoses or damaged
pipes and replace with new hoses
and/or new double-walled steel
brake piping.
Incorrect parking brake adjustment on rear
brakesCheck and adjust to correct specifi-
cations.
Weakened or broken return springs in the brake Replace.
Sluggish parking brake cables or linkage Repair or replace.
Wheel cylinder or caliper piston sticking Repair as necessary.
Badly worn piston seal in caliper Replace piston seal.
Pedal pulsation
(Pedal pulsates when
depressed for brak-
ing)Damaged or loose wheel bearings Replace wheel bearings.
Distorted steering knuckle or rear wheel spindle Replace knuckle or rear wheel spin-
dle.
Excessive disc lateral runout Check per instructions. If not within
specifications, replace or machine
disc.
Parallelism between pad and disc not within
specificationsCheck per instructions. If not within
specifications, replace or machine
disc.
Rear drums out of round Check runout.
Repair or replace drum as neces-
sary.
Braking noise
Glazed shoe linings, or foreign matters stuck to
liningsRepair or replace shoe linings.
Worn or distorted shoe linings Replace shoe lining (or pad).
Loose front wheel bearings Replace wheel bearing.
Distorted backing plates or loose mounting
boltsReplace or retighten securing bolts.
Contact wear indicator to brake disc Replace pads. Condition Possible Cause Correction