2000 SUZUKI SWIFT boot

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.