2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Pressure

7F-2 DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)
General Description
The differential assembly using a hypoid bevel pinion and gear is installed to the rear axle. It is set in the conven-
tional type axle housing.
The differential assembly is decisive in that the drive power is concentrated there. Therefore, use of genuine
parts and specified torque is compulsory. Further, because of sliding tooth meshing with high pressure between
bevel pinion and gear, it is mandatory to lubricate them by hypoid gear oil.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis Table
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Gear noiseDeteriorated or water mixed lubricant Repair and replenish.
Inadequate or insufficient lubricant Repair and replenish.
Maladjusted backlash between drive bevel pin-
ion and gearAdjust as prescribed.
Improper tooth contact in the mesh between
drive bevel pinion and gearAdjust or replace.
Loose drive bevel gear securing bolts Replace or retighten.
Damaged differential gear(s) or differential pin-
ion(s)Replace.
Bearing noise(Constant noise) Deteriorated or water mixed
lubricantRepair and replenish.
(Constant noise) Inadequate or insufficient
lubricantRepair and replenish.
(Noise while coasting) Damaged bearing(s) of
drive bevel pinionReplace.
(Noise while turning) Damaged differential side
bearing(s) or axle bearing(s)Replace.
Oil leakageClogged breather plug Clean.
Worn or damaged oil seal Replace.
Excessive oil Adjust oil level.

INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFORMATION 8C-1
8C
SECTION 8C
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFORMATION
CONTENTS
General Description ........................................8C-2
Combination Meter ........................................8C-2
On-vehicle Service ..........................................8C-4
Fuel Meter/Fuel Gauge Unit ..........................8C-4
Fuel level sensor (sender gauge) ..............8C-4
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Meter
and Sensor ....................................................8C-5Engine coolant temperature sensor .......... 8C-5
Oil Pressure Light ......................................... 8C-5
Oil pressure switch .................................... 8C-5
Brake Warning Light ..................................... 8C-5
Brake fluid level switch .............................. 8C-5

WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System:
Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to “Air Bag System Components and Wiring Location View” under
“General Description” in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing ser-
vice on or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and “Ser-
vice Precautions” under “On-Vehicle Service” in air bag system section before performing service
on or around the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in
unintentional activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two
conditions may result in severe injury.
Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system
may be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
NOTE:
For the descriptions (items) not found in this section, refer to the same section of the Service Manual
mentioned in the FOREWORD of this manual.

8C-2 INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFORMATION
General Description
Combination Meter
1. Tachometer 8. Multifunction indicator light 15. Charge warning light
2. Speedometer 9. Turn signal pilot light (RH) 16. Brake fluid level, parking brake and EBD warning light
3. Fuel level meter 10. AIR BAG warning light 17. POWER indicator light (A/T vehicle only)
4. Engine coolant temperature meter 11. O/D OFF light (A/T vehicle only) 18. CRUISE indicator light
5. Turn signal pilot light (LH) 12. Fasten seat belt light (if equipped) 19. Immobilizer warning light (if equipped)
6. 4WD indicator 13. High beam light 20. Shift position indicator (A/T vehicle, if equipped)
7. ABS warning light 14. Engine oil pressure warning light

INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFORMATION 8C-3
COMBINATION METER INTERNAL CIRCUITS
COMBINATION METER COUPLERS
[A] : Coupler A [B] : Coupler B [C] : Coupler C
1. To Cruise control module (if equipped) GRY/YEL 1. To door switch (drive side) BLK/BLU 1. To ground BLK
2. Blank–2. To transmission range switch
(A/T vehicle only, if equipped) LGRN/BLU 2. To ECM (PCM for A/T vehicle) BRN
3. To ignition switch BLK/WHT 3. To transmission range switch
(A/T vehicle only, if equipped) 2GRN/ORN 3. To ignition switch PPL/RED
4. Blank–4. To transmission range switch
(A/T vehicle only, if equipped) DYEL/GRN 4. To brake fluid level switch RED/BLK
5. To ABS control module (if equipped) BLU/ORN 5. To transmission range switch
(A/T vehicle only, if equipped) NORN/BLU 5. To parking brake switch PPL
6. To PCM (A/T vehicle only) GRY/BLU 6. To transmission range switch
(A/T vehicle only, if equipped) PORN/GRN 6. To seat belt switch GRY/RED
7. To ABS control module (if equipped) BRN 7. To transmission range switch
(A/T vehicle only, if equipped) RRED 7. To generator WHT/RED
8. To VSS BLU/YEL 8. To illumination control module RED/GRN 8. To engine oil pressure switch YEL/BLK
9. To combination switch GRN/RED 9. To PCM (A/T vehicle only) WHT/BLK 9. To combination switch RED/YEL
10. To air bag SDM BLU 10. To ECT sensor YEL/WHT 10. To ignition switch BLU/RED
11. To main fuse WHT/BLU 11. To fuel level gauge BLU/WHT
12. To fuse box WHT 12. To ground BLU/YEL
13. To combination switch RED 13. To combination switch GRN/YEL
14. To immobilizer control module
(if equipped)PPL
15. To ECM (PCM for A/T vehicle) PPL/YEL
16. To ECM (PCM for A/T vehicle) ORN/BLK
P R N D 2 LCRUISEPOWER4WDSPEED
METERTACHO
METERFUEL
METERTEMP.
METER
A-11
A-13 A-8 B-12 B-11 C-8 A-15 A-6 A-1 B-9 A-16 A-14 C-7 C-1 A-10 C-3 C-4 C-5 A-7 A-5 B-8 B-1B-10 C-2 A-12 A-3B-13 B-2 B-3 B-4 B-5 B- B-6 C-9 C-10 A-9ABS circuit EBD circuit Air bag circuit
or ABS or BRAKE
if equipped
or CHECK
ENGINE
NOTE:
Terminal arrangement of coupler viewed from harness side.

INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFORMATION 8C-5
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Meter and
Sensor
Engine coolant temperature sensor
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Refer to “ECT SENSOR” in Section 6E2.
Oil Pressure Light
Oil pressure switch
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Refer to “OIL PRESSURE CHECK” in Section 6A2.
Brake Warning Light
Brake fluid level switch
INSPECTION
Use an ohmmeter to check switch for continuity.
If found defective, replace switch (reservoir).
Brake fluid level switch specification
OFF position (float up) : No continuity
ON position (float down) : Continuity