2000 SUZUKI SWIFT check oil

STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C-1
6F1
6F2
6G
6H
6K
7A
7A1
7B1
3C1
7E
7F
8A
8B
8C
8D
8E
9
10
10A
10B
SECTION 3C
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................. 3C-2
STEERING COLUMN .................................. 3C-2
STEERING WHEEL AND DRIVER AIR
BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE ........................ 3C-2
DIAGNOSIS ..................................................... 3C-2
INSPECTION AND REPAIR REQUIRED
AFTER ACCIDENT ...................................... 3C-2
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE .................................. 3C-3
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS........................... 3C-3
SERVICE AND DIAGNOSIS .................... 3C-3
DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM ............... 3C-3
ENABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM ................ 3C-3
HANDLING AND STORAGE.................... 3C-4
DISPOSAL ............................................... 3C-4DRIVER AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE .. 3C-4
STEERING WHEEL ..................................... 3C-6
CENTERING CONTACT COIL .................... 3C-7
CONTACT COIL AND COMBINATION
SWITCH ASSEMBLY .................................. 3C-8
STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY............ 3C-10
STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY
(IGNITION SWITCH) ................................. 3C-16
STEERING LOWER SHAFT...................... 3C-17
CHECKING STEERING COLUMN
ASSEMBLY AND LOWER SHAFT FOR
ACCIDENT DAMAGE ................................... 3C-18
SPECIAL TOOL ............................................ 3C-19

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. Please observe all WARNINGS and “Service Precautions” under “On-
Vehicle Service” in air bag system section before performing service on or around the air bag sys-
tem 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.
The procedures in this section must be followed in the order listed to temporarily disable the air
bag system and prevent false diagnostic codes from setting. Failure to follow procedures could
result in possible air bag system activation, personal injury or otherwise unneeded air bag system
repairs.
CAUTION:
When fasteners are removed, always reinstall them at the same location from which they were
removed. If a fastener needs to be replaced, use the correct part number fastener for that application.
If the correct part number fastener is not available, a fastener of equal size and strength (or stronger)
may be used. Fasteners that are not reused, and those requiring thread-locking compound, will be
called out. The correct torque value must be used when installing fasteners that require it. If the above
procedures are not followed, parts or system damage could result.

STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C-7
INSTALLATION
1) Check that vehicle’s front tires are at straight-ahead position
and contact coil is centered. Refer to “CENTERING CON-
TACT COIL”.
2) Install steering wheel (1) to steering shaft with 2 lugs (2) on
contact coil fitted in two grooves (3) in the back of steering
wheel and also aligning marks (4) on steering wheel and
steering shaft.
3) Tighten steering shaft nut (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Steering shaft nut (a) : 33 N·m (3.3 kg-m, 24.0 lb-ft)
4) Install driver air bag (inflator) module to steering wheel.
Refer to “DRIVER AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE”.
CENTERING CONTACT COIL
1) Check that vehicle’s wheels (front tires) are set at straight-
ahead position.
2) Check that ignition switch is at “LOCK” position.
3) Turn contact coil counterclockwise slowly with a light force till
contact coil will not turn any further. CAUTION:
These two conditions are prerequisite for installation of
steering wheel. If steering wheel has been installed with-
out these conditions, contact coil will break when steer-
ing wheel is turned.
NOTE:
After installing the steering wheel, turn the steering
wheel about 1 full rotation so that the cancel cam pin fits
into the pin hole in the steering wheel and then check the
turn signal lever for proper function.
NOTE:
Contact coil can turn about 5 turns at maximum, that is, if
it is at the center position, can turn about two and a half
turns both clockwise and counterclockwise.

STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C-9
5) Remove contact coil and combination switch assembly
screws (1) and disconnect connectors (2) from combination
switch (3).
6) Disconnect horn connector (1) from instrument panel har-
ness.
7) Remove contact coil and combination switch assembly from
steering column.
INSPECTION
Check contact coil harness (1) for any signs of scorching, melting
or other damage.
If it is damaged, replace.
INSTALLATION
1) Check to make sure that vehicle’s front tires are set at
straight-ahead position and then ignition switch is at “LOCK”
position.
2) Connect all connectors disconnected in REMOVAL.

STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C-17
5) Tighten new bolts (1) until head of each bolt is broken off.
6) Turn ignition key to “ACC” or “ON” position and check to be
sure that steering shaft (2) rotates smoothly. Also check for
lock operation.
7) Install steering column. Refer to “STEERING COLUMN”.
STEERING LOWER SHAFT
REMOVAL
1) Turn steering wheel so that vehicle’s front tires are at
straight-ahead position.
2) Turn ignition switch to “LOCK” position and remove key.
3) Remove steering joint cover (5).
4) Make alignment marks (4) on lower shaft (1) and shaft joint
of steering column (2) and lower shaft (1) and pinion shaft
(3) for a guide during reinstallation.
5) Remove lower shaft joint bolts (6).
6) Remove steering lower shaft (1).
CAUTION:
Never turn steering wheel while steering lower shaft is
removed.
Should it have been turned and contact coil (on combina-
tion switch) have got out of its centered position, it needs
to be centered again. Also, turning steering wheel more
than about two and a half turns will break contact coil.

FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-3
DIAGNOSIS
STABILIZER BAR AND/OR BUSHING CHECK
Bar
Inspect for damage or deformation.
If defective, replace.
Bushing
Inspect for damage, wear or deterioration.
If defective, replace.
STRUT ASSEMBLY CHECK
Inspect strut for oil leakage, damage or deformation.
If strut is found faulty, replace it as an assembly unit,
because it can not be disassembled.
Inspect strut function refer to the following procedures.
1) Check and adjust tire pressures as specified.
2) Bounce vehicle body 3 or 4 times continuously by pushing
front end on the side with strut to be checked.
3) Apply the same amount of force at each push and note strut
resistance both when pushed and rebounding.
4) Also, note how many times vehicle body rebounds before
coming to stop after hands are off. Do the same for strut on
the other side.
5) Compare strut resistance and number of rebalance on the
right with those on the left. And they must be equal in both.
With proper strut, vehicle body should come to stop the
moments hands are off or after only one or two small rebal-
ances.
If conditions of struts are in doubt, compare them with known-
good vehicle or strut.
Inspect bearing for wear, abnormal noise or gripping.
If defective, replace.

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.

3E-4 REAR SUSPENSION
DIAGNOSIS
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CHECK
Inspect for deformation or damage.
Inspect bushings for wear or damage.
Inspect for evidence of oil leakage.
Replace any defective part.
TRAILING ARM, LATERAL ROD, REAR AXLE,
PEAR AXLE HOUSING AND COIL SPRING
CHECK
Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.
Inspect bushing for damage, wear or breakage.
Replace any defective part.WARNING:
When handling rear shock absorber (1) in which high-
pressure gas is sealed, make sure to observe the follow-
ing precautions.
Don’t disassemble it.
Don’t put it into the fire.
Don’t store it where it gets hot.
Before disposing it, be sure to drill a hole (approxi-
mately 3 mm (0.12 in.) diameter) (2) in it where shown
by an arrow in figure and let gas and oil out.
Lay it down sideways for this work. The gas itself is
harmless but it may issue out of the hole together with
chips generated by the drill. Therefore, be sure to wear
goggle.

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