2000 SUZUKI SWIFT suspension

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

3E-6 REAR SUSPENSION
By rotating wheel actually, check wheel bearing for noise
and smooth rotation. If it is defective, replace bearing.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
LATERAL ROD
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Remove lateral rod nuts (1) and bolt (2).
3) Remove lateral rod (3).
INSTALLATION
1) Install lateral rod (1) to rear axle (2) (2WD vehicle) or rear
axle housing (4WD vehicle) and vehicle body (3) referring to
figure for proper installing direction of nuts (4), bolt (5) and
washer (6).
Tighten nuts temporarily at this step.
2) Lower hoist.
[A] : Forward
[B] : Body side
[C] : Rear axle (2WD vehicle) or rear axle housing (4WD vehicle) side
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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

3E-8 REAR SUSPENSION
3) Remove lateral rod right side bolt (1) and nut (2).
4) Detach lateral rod right side from vehicle body.
5) Remove brake flexible hose E-ring (1).
6) Remove LSPV adjust nut and detach spring end from rear
axle (2WD vehicle) or axle housing (4WD vehicle) (if
equipped with LSPV).
7) Remove shock absorber lower bolt (1).
8) Detach shock absorber lower side from rear axle (2WD vehi-
cle) or rear axle housing (4WD vehicle).
9) Lower rear axle (1) (2WD vehicle) or rear axle housing (4WD
vehicle) gradually as far down as where coil springs (2) can
be removed.
10) Remove coil spring.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to let rear axle (2WD vehicle) or rear axle
housing (4WD vehicle) down too much.
It may cause damage to brake flexible hose.

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

3E-10 REAR SUSPENSION
9) Lower hoist and vehicle in non-loaded condition, tighten
absorber lower bolt (1) and lateral rod right side nut (2) to
specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rear shock absorber lower bolt
(a) : 58 N·m (5.8 kg-m, 42.0 lb-ft)
Lateral rod right side nut
(b) : 65 N·m (6.5 kg-m, 47.0 lb-ft)
10) If equipped with LSPV, check and adjust LSPV spring refer-
ring to “LSPV INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT” and per-
form “FLUID PRESSURE TEST” in Section 5.
BUMP STOPPER
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheel.
2) Remove bump stopper (1) using flat tip rod or the like (2).
INSTALLATION
1) Install bumper stopper.
2) 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:
Before installing bushing, apply soap water on it.

REAR SUSPENSION 3E-11
SPRING UPPER SEAT
REMOVAL
1) Removal coil spring. Refer to “COIL SPRING” in this section.
2) Remove spring upper seat (1).
INSTALLATION
1) Install spring upper seat (1).
2) Install coil spring. Refer to “COIL SPRING” in this section.
TRAILING ARM
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheel.
2) Support rear axle (1) (2WD vehicle) or rear axle housing
(4WD vehicle) using floor jack (2).
3) Remove lateral rod right side bolt (1) and nut (2).
NOTE:
For proper installing direction of spring upper seat (1),
refer to the figure.
A : Vehicle body side (Upper side)
CAUTION:
Never apply floor jack against lateral rod as it may get
deformed.

3E-12 REAR SUSPENSION
4) Remove shock absorber lower bolt (1).
5) Detach shock absorber (2) lower side from rear axle (2WD
vehicle) or rear axle housing (4WD vehicle).
6) Remove parking brake cable clamp (1) from trailing arm (2).
7) Release wheel speed sensor lead wire clamps (right & left)
from trailing arm (if equipped with ABS).
8) Remove trailing arm rear bolts (1).
9) Remove trailing arm front bolt (1) and then remove trailing
arm (2).