2000 SUZUKI SWIFT steering wheel

FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-1
6F1
6F2
6G
1A
6K
7A
7A1
7B1
7C1
3D
7F
8A
8B
8C
8D
8E
9
10
10A
10B
SECTION 3D
FRONT SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................. 3D-1
DIAGNOSIS ..................................................... 3D-3
STABILIZER BAR AND/OR BUSHING
CHECK ......................................................... 3D-3
STRUT ASSEMBLY CHECK ....................... 3D-3
SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM / STEERING
KNUCKLE CHECK ....................................... 3D-4
SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM BUSHING
CHECK ......................................................... 3D-4
SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM JOINT
CHECK ......................................................... 3D-4
FRONT SUSPENSION FASTENERS
CHECK ......................................................... 3D-5WHEEL DISC, NUT AND BEARING
CHECK ........................................................ 3D-5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE .................................. 3D-6
STRUT ASSEMBLY..................................... 3D-6
STABILIZER BAR AND/OR BUSHINGS ..... 3D-9
WHEEL HUB AND STEERING
KNUCKLE .................................................. 3D-11
SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM /
BUSHING................................................... 3D-16
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL................ 3D-19
SPECIAL TOOL ............................................ 3D-19

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The front suspension is the strut type independent suspension. The upper end of a strut is anchored to the vehi-
cle body by a strut support. The strut and strut support are isolated by a rubber mount. A strut bearing is also
installed a little lower to the rubber mount.
The lower end of the strut is connected to the upper end of a steering knuckle and lower end of knuckle is
attached to the stud of a ball joint which is incorporated in a unit with a suspension control arm. And connected
to this steering knuckle is the tie rod end.
Thus, movement of the steering wheel is transmitted to the tie rod end and then to the knuckle, eventually caus-
ing the wheel-and-tire to move. In this operation, with the movement of the knuckle, the strut also rotates by
means of the strut bearing and lower ball joint.NOTE:
All front suspension fasteners are an important attaching part in that it could affect the perfor-
mance 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 nec-
essary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be
used as specified 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.

3D-2 FRONT SUSPENSION
1. Strut assembly 4. Wheel 7. Drive shaft [A] : FORWARD
2. Stabilizer bar 5. Suspension control arm 8. Tie rod Tightening torque
3. Steering knuckle 6. Vehicle body 9. Brake disc Do not reuse.
[A]
4
92
35
8
660 N·m(6.0 kg-m) 175 N·m(17.5 kg-m)
60 N·m(6.0 kg-m)
85 N·m(8.5 kg-m)
85 N·m(8.5 kg-m)
43 N·m(4.3 kg-m)
65 N·m(6.5 kg-m)
65 N·m(6.5 kg-m)
23 N·m(2.3 kg-m)
50 N·m(5.0 kg-m)
175 N·m(17.5 kg-m)
105 N·m(10.5 kg-m)
1
8
45 N·m (4.5kg-m) 7
5
4
9

FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-11
WHEEL HUB AND STEERING KNUCKLE
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Uncaulk drive shaft nut (1).
3) Depress foot brake pedal and hold it there. Remove drive
shaft nut (1).
4) Remove caliper carrier bolts.
5) Remove caliper (1) with carrier.
6) Pull brake disc (2) off by using two 8 mm bolts.
1. Front wheel hub 4. Steering knuckle Tightening torque
2. Circlip 5. Drive shaft nut
: Calk, after tightening.Do not reuse.
3. Wheel bearing
: Face grooved rubber seal side to wheel hub.6. Hub bolt
NOTE:
Hang removed caliper with a wire hook or the like (3) so
as to prevent brake hose (4) from bending and twisting
excessively or being pulled.
Don’t operate brake pedal with pads removed.

3D-12 FRONT SUSPENSION
7) Pull out wheel hub (1) with special tools.
Special tool
(A) : 09943-17912
(B) : 09942-15510
8) Disconnect tie rod end (1) from steering knuckle (2) with
special tool.
Special tool
(A) : 09913-65210
9) Remove wheel speed sensor (1) from knuckle (if equipped
with ABS).
10) Loosen strut bracket nuts (1).
11) Remove ball joint bolt (3).
12) Remove strut bracket bolts from strut bracket and then steer-
ing knuckle (2). CAUTION:
When wheel hub is removed, replace wheel bearing as a
set.
F: Forward
R: Rearward

FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-15
5) Insert new stud bolt (1) in hub hole. Rotate stud bolt slowly to
assure that serrations are aligned with those made by origi-
nal bolt.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse removal procedure, noting the following
instructions.
Using special tool, drive wheel hub (1) into steering knuckle
(2) and then install steering knuckle (2).
Special tool
(A) : 09913-75520
(B) : 09944-66020
Install ball joint bolt (1) from the direction as shown.
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)
Tighten strut bracket nuts (2) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Strut bracket bolt (b) : 105 N·m (10.5 kg-m, 76.0 lb-ft)
Install wheel speed sensor (1) (if equipped with ABS).
F: Forward
R: Rearward

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

WHEELS AND TIRES 3F-5
MAINTENANCE AND MINOR ADJUSTMENTS
WHEEL MAINTENANCE
Wheel repairs that use welding, heating, or peening are not approved. All damaged wheels should be replaced.
WHEEL ATTACHING STUDS
If a broken stud is found, see Section 3E (rear) or Section 3D (front) for Note and Replacement procedure.
MATCHED TIRES AND WHEELS
Tires and wheels are match mounted at the assembly plant.
This means that the radially stiffest part of the tire, or “high spot”,
is matched to the smallest radius or “low spot” of the wheel.
This is done to provide the smoothest possible ride.
The “high spot” of the tire is originally marked by paint dot (1) on
the outboard sidewall. This paint dot will eventually wash off the
tire.
The “ow spot” of the wheel is originally marked by paint dot (2) on
the wheel rim-flange. Properly assembled, the wheel rims’ paint
dot should be aligned with the tires’ paint dot as shown in left fig-
ure.
Whenever a tire is dismounted from its wheel, it should be
remounted so that the tire and wheel are matched. If the tire’s
paint dot cannot be located, a line should be scribed on the tire
and wheel before dismounting to assure that it is remounted in
the same position.
TIRE MAINTENANCE
TIRE PLACARD
The “Tire Placard” is located on the left door (right door for right-hand side steering vehicle) lock pillar and
should be referred to tire information.
The placard lists the maximum load, tire size and cold tire pressure where applicable.
NOTE:
Whether rim size and/or maximum load are listed or not depends on regulations of each country.