2000 SUZUKI SWIFT wheel torque

3D-16 FRONT SUSPENSION
Connect tie rod end (1) to steering knuckle (2) and tighten tie
rod end castle nut (3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
The rod end castle nut (a) : 43 N·m (4.3 kg-m, 31.5 lb-ft)
Install new split pin (4).
Install brake disc (2) and brake caliper (3).
Tighten brake caliper bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake caliper bolt : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
Depress foot brake pedal and hold it there.
Tighten new drive shaft nut (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Drive shaft nut (a) : 175 N·m (17.5 kg-m, 127.0 lb-ft)
Caulk drive shaft nut (1) as shown.
Caulking specification
“a” : 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) or more
Tightening wheel nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM / BUSHING
REMOVAL
1) Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to “STABILIZER BAR AND/OR
BUSHINGS” in this section.
2) Remove suspension control arm ball joint bolt (1).
CAUTION:
Never reuse drive shaft nut (1).
CAUTION:
Be careful while caulking nut so that no crack will occur
in caulked part of nut. Cracked nut must be replaced with
new one.
F: Forward

3D-18 FRONT SUSPENSION
2) Press-fit bushing so that dimensions “A” and “B” in figure
become equal.
INSTALLATION
1) Install body side of suspension control arm but tighten sus-
pension control arm bolt (1) only temporarily.
2) Install suspension control arm ball joint to steering knuckle.
Align ball stud groove with steering knuckle bolt hole. Then
install ball joint bolt (1) from the direction as shown in figure.
Tighten suspension arm ball joint bolt (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Suspension arm ball joint bolt
(a) : 60 N·m (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
3) Install stabilizer bar, referring to “STABILIZER BAR AND/OR
BUSHINGS” in this section.
4) Lower hoist and vehicle in non-loaded condition, tighten con-
trol arm bolt (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Control arm bolt (a) : 60 N·m (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
5) Confirm front end (wheel) alignment referring to Section 3A.
F: Forward

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-2 REAR SUSPENSION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Rear suspension is Isolated Trailing Link (l.T.L.) type which consists of coil springs, rear axle, rear axle housing,
shock absorbers, lateral rod and trailing arms.
2WD vehicle
1. Rear coil spring 5. Lateral rod 9. Brake drum Tightening torque
2. Rear bump stopper 6. Trailing arm 10. Spindle cap Do not reuse.
3. Rear spring upper seat 7. Rear axle 11. Spindle nut
4. Rear shock absorber 8. Wheel Bearing 12. Rear wheel sensor ring (if equipped with ABS)
6752 1 3
4
3
5 1
2
4
63 N·m(6.3 kg-m)
65 N·m(6.5 kg-m)
58 N·m(5.8 kg-m)
50 N·m(5.0 kg-m)
90 N·m(9.0 kg-m)
80 N·m(8.0 kg-m)80 N·m(8.0 kg-m)
85 N·m(8.5 kg-m)
12
10
8
9
67
175 N·m(17.5 kg-m)11

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
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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

REAR SUSPENSION 3E-7
3) Tighten lateral rod nuts (1) to specified torque. It is the most
desirable to have vehicle off hoist and in no-loaded condition
when tightening them.
Tightening torque
Lateral rod left side nut (a) : 50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
Lateral rod right side nut (b) : 65 N·m (6.5 kg-m, 47.0 lb-ft)
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Support rear axle (1) (2WD vehicle) or rear axle housing
(4WD vehicle) using floor jack to prevent it from lowering.
3) Remove lower bolt (2).
4) Remove upper bolt (3) and nut (4). Then remove shock
absorber (5).
INSTALLATION
1) Install shock absorber (5) referring to the figure.
Tighten bolt and nut temporarily at this step.
2) Remove floor jack from rear axle (2WD vehicle) or rear axle
housing (4WD vehicle) (1) and lower hoist.
3) Tighten bolt and nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rear shock absorber upper nut
(a) : 63 N·m (6.3 kg-m, 46.0 lb-ft)
Rear shock absorber lower nut
(b) : 58 N·m (5.8 kg-m, 42.0 lb-ft)
COIL SPRING
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheel (s).
2) Support rear axle (1) (2WD vehicle) or rear axle housing
(4WD vehicle) using floor jack (2) to prevent it from lowering.
A : Vehicle inside

REAR SUSPENSION 3E-9
INSTALLATION
1) Install coil springs (1) (right & left) on spring seat (2) of rear
axle (2WD vehicle) or rear axle housing (4WD vehicle) and
raise rear axle (2WD vehicle) or rear axle housing (4WD
vehicle).
2) Install shock absorber (1) lower side to rear axle (2WD vehi-
cle) or rear axle housing (4WD vehicle).
Tighten shock absorber lower bolt (2) temporarily at this
step.
3) Remove floor jack from rear axle (2WD vehicle) or axle
housing (4WD vehicle).
4) Install brake flexible hose E-ring.
5) Install LSPV spring to rear axle (2WD vehicle) or axle hous-
ing (4WD vehicle). Tighten LSPV adjust nut temporarily at
this step (if equipped with LSPV).
6) Install lateral rod (1) right side to vehicle body, refer to the
figure for proper installing direction of bolt (2).
Tighten nut (3) temporarily at this step.
7) Remove floor jack from rear axle (2WD vehicle) or rear axle
housing (4WD vehicle).
8) Install wheel (1) and tighten wheel nuts (2) to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts (a) : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft) NOTE:
Upper and lower diameters of coil spring are different.
Bring larger diameter end at bottom and set its open end
in place on spring seat.
A : Upper side
A : Forward