2000 SUZUKI SWIFT CHECK

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-13
ITEM 5-2
Brake Hoses and Pipes Inspection
Perform this inspection where there is enough light and use a mirror
as necessary.

Check brake hoses and pipes for proper hook-up, leaks, cracks,
chafing, wear, corrosion, bends, twists and other damage.
Replace any of these parts as necessary.

Check all clamps for tightness and connections for leakage.

Check that hoses and pipes are clear of sharp edges, moving
parts.
CAUTION:
After replacing any brake pipe or hose, be sure to carry out
air purge operation.
ITEM 5-3
Brake Fluid Change
CAUTION:
Since brake system of this vehicle is factory-filled with
brake fluid indicated on reservoir cap, do not use or mix dif-
ferent type of fluid when refilling; otherwise serious dam-
age will occur.
Do not use old or used brake fluid, or any fluid from a un-
sealed container.
Change brake fluid as follows.
Drain existing fluid from brake system completely, fill system with
specified fluid and carry out air purge operation.
For air purging procedure, refer to SECTION 5.

“a”: Parking brake lever stroke:
4 – 9 notches (With 20 kg
or 44 lbs of pull pressure)
1. Wear indicator1. Clutch pedal
“a”: Free travel
0B-14 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
ITEM 5-4
Brake Lever and Cable Inspection
Parking brake lever

Check tooth tip of each notch for damage or wear. If any damage
or wear is found, replace parking lever.

Check parking brake lever for proper operation and stroke, and
adjust it if necessary.
For checking and adjusting procedures, refer to PARKING
BRAKE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT of SECTION 5.
Parking brake cable
Inspect brake cable for damage and smooth movement.
Replace cable if it is in deteriorated condition.
CHASSIS AND BODY
ITEM 6-1
Clutch Pedal Free Travel Inspection
Check clutch pedal free travel. Refer to SECTION 7C for procedure
to check and adjust it.
ITEM 6-2
Tire and Wheel Disc Inspection
[Tire inspection]
1) Check tire for uneven or excessive wear, or damage. If defec-
tive, replace.
2) Check inflating pressure of each tire and adjust pressure to
specification as necessary.
NOTE:

Tire inflation pressure should be checked when tires are
cool.

Specified tire inflation pressure should be found on tire
placard or in owner’s manual which came with vehicle.

1. Drive shaft
2. Boot
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-15
[Wheel disc inspection]
Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and cracks. A disc in
badly damaged condition must be replaced.
[Tire rotation]
Rotate tires referring to SECTION 3F.
Wheel Bearing Inspection
1) Check front wheel bearing for wear, damage, abnormal noise or
rattles. For details, refer to SECTION 3D.
2) Check rear wheel bearing for wear, damage abnormal noise or
rattle. For details, refer to SECTION 3E.
ITEM 6-3
Propeller Shaft Inspection (4WD vehicle only)
1) Check propeller shaft connecting bolts for looseness. If loose-
ness is found, tighten to specified torque.
2) Check propeller shaft joints for wear, play and damage.
If any defect is found, replace.
3) Check propeller shaft center support (1) for biting of foreign mat-
ter, crack, abnormal noise and damage. If any defect is found,
replace.
Drive Shaft Boot Inspction
Check drive shaft boots (wheel side and differential side) for leak-
age, detachment, tear or any other damage.
Replace boot as necessary.
ITEM 6-4
Suspension System Inspection

Inspect front & rear struts for evidence of oil leakage, dents or any
other damage on sleeves; and inspect anchor ends for deteriora-
tion.
Replace defective parts, if any.

1. Ball joint stud dust seal (boot)
2. Suspension arm
1. Tie-rod end boot
2. Steering gear case boot
3. Universal joint
0B-16 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Check front and rear suspension systems for damaged, loose or
missing parts; also for parts showing signs of wear or lack of lu-
brication.
Repair or replace defective parts, if any.

Check front suspension arm ball joint stud dust seals for leakage,
detachment, tear or any other damage.
Replace defective boot, if any.
ITEM 6-5
Steering System Inspection
1) Check steering wheel for play and rattle, holding vehicle straight
on ground.
Steering wheel play “a”: 0 – 30 mm (0 – 1.1 in.)
2) Check steering linkage for looseness and damage. Repair or re-
place defective parts, if any.
3) Check boots of steering linkage and steering gear case for dam-
age (leaks, detachment, tear, etc.). If damage is found, replace
defective boot with new one.
4) Check universal joints of steering shaft for rattle and damage. If
rattle or damage is found, replace defective part with a new one.
ITEM 6-6
Power Steering (P / S) System Inspection (if equipped)
1) Visually check power steering system for fluid leakage and hose
for damage and deterioration.
Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
2) With engine stopped, check fluid level indicated on fluid tank,
which should be between MAX and MIN marks. If it is lower than
MIN, fill fluid up to MAX mark.
NOTE

Be sure to use specified P / S fluid.

Fluid level should be checked when fluid is cool.
3) Visually check pump drive belt for cracks and wear.
4) Check belt for tension, referring to item 1-1 in this section.
If necessary, adjust or replace.

2WD
4WD
1. Oil filler / level plug
2. Oil drain plug
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-17
ITEM 6-7
Manual Transmission Oil Inspection and Change
[Inspection]
1) Inspect transmission case for evidence of oil leakage.
Repair leaky point if any.
2) Make sure that vehicle is placed level for oil level check.
3) Remove oil level plug of transmission.
4) Check oil level.
Oil level can be checked roughly by means of filler / level plug
hole. That is, if oil flows out of level plug hole or if oil level is found
up to hole when level plug is removed, oil is properly filled.
If oil is found insufficient, pour specified oil up to level hole.
For specified oil, refer to description of oil change under ON-VE-
HICLE SERVICE in SECTION 7A or 7A1.
5) Tighten level plug to specified torque.
[Change]
1) Place the vehicle level and drain oil by removing drain plug.
2) Apply sealant to drain plug and tighten drain plug to specified
torque.
3) Pour specified oil up to level hole.
4) Tighten filler plug to specified torque.
For recommended oil, its amount and tightening torque data, re-
fer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE of SECTION 7A or 7A1.
ITEM 6-8
Rear Differential Oil Inspection and Change
(4WD vehicle only)
[Inspection]
1) Inspect rear differential case for evidence of oil leakage.
Repair leaky point, if any.
2) Make sure that the vehicle is placed level for oil level check.
3) Remove level plug (1) of differential. Oil level can be checked
roughly by means of level plug hole.
That is, if oil flows out of level plug hole or if oil level is found up
to hole when level plug is removed, oil is properly filled.
If oil is found insufficient, pour specified amount of specified oil
as given in SECTION 7E.
4) Tighten it to specified torque.
[Change]
Place the vehicle level and drain oil by removing drain plug (2). Pour
specified amount of specified oil, tighten drain plug and filler plug
to specified torque, referring to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE in SEC-
TION 7E.

1. Oil level gauge
2. FULL HOT mark
3. LOW HOT mark
4. FULL COLD mark
5. LOW COLD mark
1. Drain plug
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ITEM 6-9
Automatic Transmission
[Fluid level inspection]
1) Inspect transmission case for evidence of fluid leakage.
Repair leaky point, if any.
2) Make sure that vehicle is placed level for fluid level check.
3) Check fluid level.
For fluid level checking procedure, refer to ON-VEHICLE SER-
VICE in SECTION 7B and be sure to perform it under specified
conditions. If fluid level is low, replenish specified fluid.
[Fluid change]
1) Perform steps 1) and 2) of above Fluid Level Inspection.
2) Change fluid. For its procedure, refer to ON-VEHICLE SER-
VICE in SECTION 7B.
CAUTION:
Use of specified fluid is absolutely necessary.
[Fluid cooler hose change]
Replace inlet and outlet hoses (1) of cooler hose and their clamps.
For replacement procedure, refer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE in
SECTION 7B.

“A”: Oil point
1. Upper hinge
2. Lower hinge
3. Door
4. Body
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-19
ITEM 6-10
All Latches, Hinges and Locks Inspection
Doors
Check that each door of front, rear and back doors opens and
closes smoothly and locks securely when closed.
If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinge and latch or repair door
lock system.
Engine hood
Check that secondary latch operates properly (check that second-
ary latch keeps hood from opening all the way even when pulling
hood release handle inside vehicle.). Also check that hood opens
and closes smoothly and properly and hood locks securely when
closed.
If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinge and latch, or repair hood
lock system.

0B-20 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
FINAL INSPECTION
Seats
Check that seat slides smoothly and locks securely at
any position. Also check that reclining mechanism of
front seat back allows it to be locked at any angle.
Seat Belt
Inspect belt system including webbing, buckles, latch
plates, retractors and anchors for damage or wear.
If “REPLACE BELT” label on belt is visible, replace
belt.
Check that seat belt is securely locked.
Battery Electrolyte Level Check
Check that the electrolyte level of all battery cells is
between the upper and lower level lines on the case.
If battery is equipped with built-in indicator, check bat-
tery condition by the indicator.
Accelerator Pedal Operation
Check that pedal operates smoothly without getting
caught or interfered by and other part.
Engine Start
Check engine start for readiness.
On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the
engine in each gear. The starter should crank only in
“P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral).
On manual transmission vehicles, place the shift le-
ver in “Neutral,” depress clutch pedal fully and try to
start.
Exhaust System Check
Check for leakage, cracks or loose supports.
Clutch (For manual transmission)
Check for the following.

Clutch is completely released when depressing
clutch pedal.

No slipping clutch occurs when releasing pedal and
accelerating.

Clutch itself is free from any abnormal condition.
Gearshift or Select Lever (Transmission)
Check gear shift or select lever for smooth shifting to
all positions and for good performance of transmis-
sion in any position.
With automatic transmission equipped vehicle, also
check that shift indicator indicates properly according
to which position select lever is shifted to.
CAUTION:
With automatic transmission equipped ve-
hicle, make sure that vehicle is at complete
stop when shifting select lever to “P” range
position and release all brakes.
Brake
[Foot brake]
Check the following;

that brake pedal has proper travel,

that brake works properly,

that it is free from noise,

that vehicle does not pull to one side when brake is
applied,

and that brake does not drag.
WARNING:
When carrying out road tests, select a safe
place where no man or no running vehicle is
seen so as to prevent any accident.
WARNING:
Before performing the following check, be
sure to have enough room around the vehicle.
Then, firmly apply both the parking brake and
the regular brakes. Do not use the accelerator
pedal. If the engine starts, be ready to turn off
the ignition promptly. Take these precautions
because the car could move without warning
and possibly cause personal injury or proper-
ty damage.