2000 SUZUKI SWIFT suspension

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

REAR SUSPENSION 3E-31
21) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts (f) : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
22) 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, see Section 5.)
23) Lower hoist.
24) Tighten right and left trailing arm bolts and nuts (1) and
shock absorber lower bolts (2) to specified torque.
Tighten lateral rod bolt and nut (3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rear trailing arm bolts (a) : 80 N·m (8.0 kg-m, 58.0 lb-ft)
Rear shock absorber lower bolts
(b) : 58 N·m (5.8 kg-m, 42.0 lb-ft)
Lateral rod axle housing side nut
(c) : 50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
Lateral rod body side nut (d) : 65 N·m (6.5 kg-m, 47.0 lb-ft)
25) Check to ensure that brake drum is free from dragging and
proper braking is obtained.
26) Perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake).
(For brake test, see Section 5.)
27) 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.
28) Check each installed part for oil leakage.
NOTE:
When tightening these bolts and nuts, be sure that vehi-
cle is off hoist and in non loaded condition.

4A-4 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1) Undo caulking (“A”) and remove drive shaft nut (1) and
washer.
2) Hoist vehicle.
3) Remove wheel.
4) Drain transmission oil or transfer oil.
5) Remove tie rod end split pin (1) and castle nut (2).
6) Disconnect tie rod end (3) from steering knuckle (4) by using
special tool.
Special tool
(A) : 09913-65210
7) (For vehicle without center shaft or 4WD model)
Using tire lever (1), pull out drive shaft joint (2) so as to
release snap ring fitting of joint spline at differential side.
(For vehicle with center shaft or 4WD model)
Using plastic hammer, drive out drive shaft joint (2) so as to
release snap ring fitting of joint spline at center shaft or inter-
mediate shaft of transfer.
8) Remove two stabilizer mount brackets from vehicle body.
9) Disconnect front suspension control arm ball stud (1) from
steering knuckle (2) by pushing down stabilizer bar (4) after
removing ball stud bolt (3).
[A] : Vehicle without center shaft or 4WD model
[B] : Vehicle with center shaft or 4WD model

5-4 BRAKES
DIAGNOSIS
ROAD TESTING BRAKES
Brakes should be tested on dry, clean, smooth and reasonably level roadway which is not crowned. Road test
brakes by making brake applications with both light and heavy pedal forces at various speeds to determine if the
vehicle stops evenly and effectively. Also drive vehicle to see if it leads to one side or the other without brake
application. If it does, check the tire pressure, front end alignment and front suspension attachments for loose-
ness. See diagnosis table for other causes.
BRAKE FLUID LEAKS
Check the master cylinder fluid levels. While a slight drop in reservoir level does result from normal lining wear,
an abnormally low level indicates a leak in the system. In such a case, check the entire brake system for leak-
age. If even a slight evidence of leakage is noted, the cause should be corrected or defective parts should be
replaced.
SUBSTANDARD OR CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID
Improper brake fluid, mineral oil or water in the fluid may cause the brake fluid to boil or the rubber components
in the hydraulic system to deteriorate.
If primary piston cups are swollen, then rubber parts have deteriorated. This deterioration may also be evi-
denced by swollen wheel cylinder piston cups on the drum brake wheels.
If deterioration of rubber is evident, disassemble all hydraulic parts and wash with alcohol. Dry these parts with
compressed air before assembly to keep alcohol out of the system. Replace all rubber parts in the system,
including hoses. Also, when working on the brake mechanisms, check for fluid on the linings.
If excessive fluid is found, replace the pads.
If master cylinder piston seals are satisfactory, check for leakage or excessive heat conditions. If leakage is not
found, drain fluid, flush with brake fluid, refill and bleed system.
The system must be flushed if there is any doubt as to the grade of fluid in the system or if fluid has been used
which contained parts that have been subjected to contaminated fluid.

BRAKES 5-5
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Not enough braking
forceBrake oil leakage from brake lines Locate leaking point and repair.
Brake disc or pads stained with oil Clean or replace.
Overheated brakes Determine cause and repair.
Poor contact of shoes on brake drum Repair for proper contact.
Brake shoes linings stained with oil or wet with
waterReplace.
Badly worn brake pad linings Replace.
Defective wheel cylinders Repair or replace.
Malfunctioning caliper assembly Repair or replace.
Air in system Bleed system.
Maladjusted sensor spring length of LSPV, if
equippedCheck or adjust.
Broken sensor spring of LSPV, if equipped Replace.
Defective LSPV, if equipped Replace.
Malfunctioning ABS (Antilock brake system), if
equippedCheck system and replace as nec-
essary.
Brake pull
(Brakes not working in
unison)Pad linings and/or shoe linings are wet with
water or stained with oil in some brakesReplace.
Drum-to-shoe clearance out of adjustment in
some brakes
(Malfunctioning auto adjusting mechanism)Check for inoperative auto adjust-
ing mechanism.
Disc and/or drum is out of round in some
brakesReplace.
Wheel tires are inflated unequally Inflate equally.
Malfunction in wheel cylinders Repair or replace.
Disturbed front end alignment Adjust as prescribed.
Unmatched tires on same axle Tires with approximately the same
amount of tread should be used on
the same axle.
Restricted brake pipes or hoses Check for soft hoses and damaged
lines. Replace with new hoses and
new double-walled steel brake tub-
ing.
Malfunctioning caliper assembly Check for stuck or sluggish pistons
and proper lubrication of caliper
slide bush.
Caliper should slide.
Loose suspension parts Check all suspension mountings.
Loose calipers Check and torque bolts to specifica-
tions.
Noise (high pitched
squeak without brake
applied)Front lining worn out Replace linings.
Contact wear indicator to brake disc Replace pads.
Rear brake locked pre-
maturelyMaladjusted sensor spring length of LSPV, if
equippedCheck or adjust.
Malfunction LSPV assembly, if equipped Replace assembly.

BRAKES 5-41
BRAKE HOSE/PIPE
FRONT BRAKE HOSE/PIPE
REMOVAL
1) Raise and support vehicle properly. Remove tire and wheel.
2) Clean dirt and foreign material from both flexible hose end and pipe end fittings.
3) Remove brake flexible hose or pipe.
INSTALLATION
Reverse brake flexible hose installation procedure, noting the followings.
Make sure that steering wheel is in straight-forward position and flexible hose has not twist or kink.
Check to make sure that flexible hose doesn’t contact any part of suspension, both in extreme right and
extreme left turn conditions. If it does at any point, remove and correct. Fill and maintain brake fluid level in
reservoir.
Bleed brake system. Refer to “AIR BLEEDING OF BRAKE SYSTEM”.
Perform brake test and check installed part for fluid leakage. NOTE:
This operation is not necessary when removing pipes connecting master cylinder.

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) 5E-39
Reference
When using oscilloscope for this check, check if peak-to-peak
voltage (1) meets specification and waveform is complete.
Peak-to-peak voltage at 1/2 to 1 rotation per second
2WD vehicle : 120 mV or more at 20 Hz
4WD vehicle : 150 mV or more at 20 Hz
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Remove rear seat referring to Section 9.
3) Turn over floor carpet.
4) Hoist vehicle.
5) Disconnect rear wheel speed sensor coupler (1).
6) Detach ABS wheel sensor wire harness (2) from suspension
frame (3).
7) Remove rear wheel speed sensor (4) from rear axle housing.
SENSOR INSPECTION
Check sensor for damage.
Check sensor for resistance and continuity.
Between both terminals of sensor
2WD vehicle : 0.9 – 1.3 k
Ω
ΩΩ Ω at 20°C (68°F)
4WD vehicle : 1.2 – 1.6 k
Ω
ΩΩ Ω at 20°C (68°F)
Between sensor terminal and sensor body
: No continuity
If the check result is not as specified and any malcondition is
found, replace.
NOTE:
Do not detach crip of rear wheel speed sensor connector
from vehicle body unless replacement is necessary.
CAUTION:
Do not pull wire harness when removing rear wheel
speed sensor.
Do not cause damage to surface of rear wheel speed
sensor and do not allow dust, etc. to enter its installa-
tion hole.
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