2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Manual transmission

7B1-2 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A/T)
Stall Test ................................................... 7B1-38
Line Pressure Test .................................... 7B1-39
Road Test ................................................. 7B1-40
Manual Road Test..................................... 7B1-41
Time Lag Test ........................................... 7B1-41
Engine Brake Test .................................... 7B1-42
“P” Range Test.......................................... 7B1-42
On-Vehicle Service ..................................... 7B1-43
Maintenance Service ................................ 7B1-43
Fluid level .............................................. 7B1-43
Fluid change.......................................... 7B1-44
A/T Throttle Cable ..................................... 7B1-45Solenoid Valves (Shift Solenoid Valves
and TCC Solenoid Valve) ......................... 7B1-45
MANUAL SELECTOR ASSEMBLY .......... 7B1-46
SELECT CABLE ....................................... 7B1-48
Unit Repair .................................................. 7B1-49
Sub-Assembly Repair ............................... 7B1-49
Overdrive (case side) ............................ 7B1-49
Forward clutch ...................................... 7B1-50
Front upper valve body ......................... 7B1-54
Unit Assembly ........................................... 7B1-59
Tightening Torque Specification............... 7B1-60
Special Tool ................................................ 7B1-61

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A/T) 7B1-9
Precaution in Diagnosing Trouble
•Don’t disconnect couplers from PCM (ECM), battery cable
from battery, PCM ground wire harness from engine or main
fuse before checking the diagnosis information (DTC, freeze
frame data, etc.) stored in PCM memory. Such disconnec-
tion will clear memorized information in PCM memory.
•Using SUZUKI scan tool or also generic scan tool for vehicle
without monitor connector, the diagnostic information stored
in PCM memory can be checked and cleared as well. Before
its use, be sure to read Operator’s (Instruction) Manual sup-
plied with it carefully to have good understanding of its func-
tions and usage.
•Priorities for diagnosing troubles
If two or more diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are stored,
proceed to the flow table of the DTC which was detected
earliest in the order and follow the instruction in that table.
If no instructions are given, troubleshoot diagnostic trouble
codes according to the following priorities.
–Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) other than DTC P0171/
P0172/P0174/P0175 (Fuel system too lean/too rich), DTC
P0300/P0301/P0302/P0303/P0304/P0305/P0306 (Misfire
detected) and DTC P0400 (EGR flow malfunction)
–DTC P0171/P0172/P0174/P0175 (Fuel system too lean/too
rich) and DTC P0400 (EGR flow malfunction)
–DTC P0300/P0301/P0302/P0303/P0304/P0305/P0306
(Misfire detected)
•Be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL CIR-
CUIT SERVICE” in Section 0A before inspection and
observe what is written there.
•PCM replacement
When substituting a known-good PCM, check for following
conditions.
Neglecting this check may result in damage to a good PCM.
–All relays and actuators have resistance of specified value.
–MAF sensor, MDP sensor, TP sensor and fuel tank pres-
sure sensor are in good condition. Also, the power circuit of
these sensors is not shorted to the ground.

7B1-14 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A/T)
Diagnostic Trouble Code Table
Refer to the same item in Section 6-1.
Fail Safe Table
Refer to the same item in Section 6-1.
Visual Inspection
Visually check following parts and systems.
A/T Basic Check
This inspection is important for troubleshooting when PCM (ECM) has detected no DTC and no abnormality has
been noted in visual inspection. Follow flow table carefully.INSPECTION ITEM REFERRING SECTION
•A/T fluid - - - - - level, leakage, color SECTION 0B
•A/T fluid hoses - - - - - disconnection, looseness, deterioration SECTION 7B1
•Throttle (accelerator) cable - - - - - play, installation SECTION 6E2
•A/T throttle cable - - - - - play, installation SECTION 7B1
•A/T select cable - - - - - installation, operation SECTION 7B1
•Engine oil - - - - - level, leakage SECTION 0B
•Engine coolant - - - - - level, leakage SECTION 0B
•Battery - - - - - fluid level, corrosion of terminal
•Connectors of electric wire harness - - - - - disconnection, friction Section 6-1 or 7B1
•Fuses - - - - - burning SECTION 8
•Parts - - - - - installation, damage
•bolt - - - - - looseness
•Other parts that can be checked visually
•Also check following items at engine start, if possible.
–“O/D OFF” lamp - - - - - Operation SECTION 7B1
–“POWER” lamp - - - - - Operation SECTION 7B1
–Malfunction indicator lamp (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” lamp) - -
- - - OperationSection 6-1
–Charge warning lamp - - - - - Operation SECTION 6H
–Engine oil pressure warning lamp - - - - - Operation SECTION 8C (SECTION 6A2 for pres-
sure check)
–Engine coolant temp. meter - - - - - Operation
–Other parts that can be checked visually
Step Action Yes No
1Was “AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC
FLOW TABLE” performed?Go to Step 2. Go to “AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION DIAG-
NOSTIC FLOW TABLE”.
2Perform “MANUAL ROAD TEST” in this section.
Is it OK?Go to Step 3. Go to Step 4.
3Proceed to “TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS TABLE 1” in this
section.
Is trouble identified?Repair or replace
defective parts.Go to Step 5.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A/T) 7B1-15
Trouble Diagnosis Table 1
Trouble Diagnosis Table 2
TRANSMISSION FLUID
RUNNING CONDITION
4 Perform stall test, time rag test, line pressure test,
engine brake test and “P” range test referring to
“STALL TEST”, “LINE PRESSURE TEST”, “ENGINE
BRAKE TEST” and ““P” RANGE TEST” in this section.
Are the test results satisfactory?Go to Step 5. Proceed to “TROUBLE
DIAGNOSIS TABLE 3” in
this section.
5 Proceed to “TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS TABLE 2” in this
section.
Is trouble identified?Repair or replace
defective parts.Proceed to “TROUBLE
DIAGNOSIS TABLE 3” in
this section. Step Action Yes No
Condition Possible Cause Correction
TCC does not operateBrake pedal (stop lamp) switch or its circuit
faulty (H25 engine only)Refer to “DIAGNOSTIC FLOW
TABLE A-1” in this section.
4WD low switch or its circuit faulty
Engine coolant temp. sensor or its circuit faulty
Cruise control signal circuit faulty (if equipped)
Gear does not change
to 4thO/D off switch or its circuit faulty Refer to “DIAGNOSTIC FLOW
TABLE A-2” in this section.
4WD low switch or its circuit faulty
Engine coolant temp. sensor or its circuit faulty
Cruise control signal circuit faulty (if equipped)
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Low fluid pressureClogged oil pump strainer Wash strainer.
Malfunction of pressure regulator valve Overhaul valve body.
High fluid pressurePressure regulator valve Overhaul valve body.
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Unable to run in all
rangeRegulator valve stick Replace.
Clogged oil strainer Wash strainer.
Seized or broken planetary gear Repair or replace.
Faulty manual valve Replace.
Poor 1st speed run-
ning or excessive slip-
page in “D” or “2”Faulty 1–2 shift valve Replace.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A/T) 7B1-41
Manual Road Test
This test check the gear being used in “L”, “2” or “D” range when
driven with unoperated gear shift control system. Test drive vehi-
cle on a level road.
1) Disconnect shift solenoid coupler (1) valves on transmission.
2) With select lever in “P”, start engine and warm it up.
3) With select lever in “L” range, start vehicle and accelerate to
20 km/h (12.5 mile/h). Check in this state that 1st gear is
being used.
4) At 20 km/h (12.5 mile/h), shift select lever to “2” range and
accelerate to 40 km/h (25 mile/h). Check in this state that 3rd
gear is being used.
5) At 40 km/h (25 mile/h), shift select lever to “D” range and
check that O/D gear is used when speed is higher than 40
km/h (25 mile/h).
6) After above checks, stop vehicle then engine, and connect
shift solenoids coupler (1) with ignition switch OFF.
7) Clear DTC with scan tool.
Time Lag Test
This test is to check conditions of clutch, reverse brake and fluid pressure. “Time lag” means time elapsed since
select lever is shifted with engine idling till shock is felt.
1) With chocks placed before and behind front and rear wheels respectively, depress brake pedal.
2) Start engine.
3) With stop watch ready, shift select lever from “N” to “D” range and measure time from that moment till shock
is felt.
4) Similarly measure time lag by shifting select lever from “N“ to “R” range.
Specification for time lag :NOTE:
Before this test, check diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being burned, do not touch the hot
exhaust system when disconnecting shift solenoid cou-
pler (1).
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being burned, do not touch the hot
exhaust system when connecting shift solenoid coupler
(1).
“N” →
→→ → “D”Less than 1.2 sec.
“N” →
→→ → “R”Less than 1.5 sec.

7B1-46 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A/T)
MANUAL SELECTOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Remove console box.
3) Disconnect connector for illumination lamp, shift lock sole-
noid (if equipped) and overdrive OFF switch (if equipped).
4) Remove selector assembly mounting bolts.
5) Disconnect selector cable (1) from manual selector assem-
bly (2) expanding selector cable clip (3).
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install manual selector assembly
noting the following instructions.
•Make sure that selector cable clip (3) hold selector cable (1)
on manual selector assembly (2) securely.
•Tighten manual selector assembly mounting bolts as speci-
fied torque.
Tightening Torque
Manual selector assembly mounting bolts :
18 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13.5 lb-ft)
•Connect interlock cable end to cam referring to step 2) to 8)
of “Interlock cable installation” of the service manual men-
tioned in FOREWORD of this manual, if necessary.
•Confirm that brake (key) interlock system operates properly
(if equipped).
1. Manual lever assembly 4. Bulb filter 7. Shift lock solenoid (if equipped)
2. Select indicator assembly 5. Bulb 8. Manual selector assembly mounting bolt
3. Illumination assembly 6. knob assembly Tightening torque

7B1-48 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A/T)
SELECT CABLE
ADJUSTMENT
1) Loosen manual shift lever (select cable side) nut (1).
2) Shift select lever to “N” range.
3) Align center line (2) on manual valve shaft (3) to “N” refer-
ence line (4) as shown.
4) Tighten manual shift lever nut (selector cable side) (1) as
specified torque.
Tightening torque
Manual shift lever nut (a) :
23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
5) After select cable was installed, check for the following.
•Push vehicle with selector lever shifted to “P” range.
Vehicle should not move.
•Vehicle can not be driven in “N” range.
•Vehicle can be driven in “D”, “2” and “L” ranges.
•Vehicle can be backed in “R” range.
1. Selector lever assembly 6. Washer 11. Transmission range switch assembly
2. Selector lever assembly mounting bolt 7. Clip 12. Transmission range switch mounting bolt
3. Selector cable 8. Manual select lever nut (transmission range switch side) 13. Manual select lever nut (selector cable side)
4. Cable bracket 9. Lock washer 14. Selector cable clip
5. Cable bracket mounting bolt 10. Manual select lever Tightening Torque
24
3
1, (a)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A/T) 7B1-49
Unit Repair
Sub-Assembly Repair
Overdrive (case side)
DISASSEMBLY
1) Measure clearance between retaining ring (1) and brake
backing plate (2) with thickness gauge.
If it is not within standard range, replace brake disc or brake
plate.
Clearance between retaining ring and brake backing plate
Standard :
0.40 – 0.90 mm (0.016 – 0.035 in.)
2) Remove retaining ring (1), brake backing plate (2), brake
disc (3), brake plate (4), cushion brake plate (5) in that order.
Then remove planetary ring gear, thrust bearing race and
thrust rear bearing.
3) Remove retaining ring (1), retainer (2) and piston return
spring (3). NOTE:
The service procedure to be described in this item is the same as that of H25 engine model except the
following description.
Refer to the same section of the Unit Repair Manual mentioned in FOREWORD of this manual for the
description not found in this item.