2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA engine

7B1-42 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A/T)
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Brake Test
1) While driving vehicle in 3rd gear of “D” range, shift select lever down to “2” range and check if engine brake
operates.
2) In the same way as in step 1, check engine brake for operation when select lever is shifted down to “L”
range.
3) If engine brake fails to operate in above tests, possible causes for such failure are as follows. Check each
part which is suspected to be the cause.
TROUBLESHOOTING
“P” Range Test
1) Stop vehicle on a slope, shift select lever to “P” range and at the same time apply parking brake.
2) After stopping engine, depress brake pedal and release paring brake.
3) Then, release brake pedal gradually and check that vehicle remains stationary.
4) Depress brake pedal and shift select lever to “N” range.
5) Then, release brake pedal gradually and check that vehicle moves.NOTE:
When repeating this test, be sure to wait at least minute after select lever is shifted back to “N”
range.
Engine should be warmed up fully for this test.
Condition Possible cause
When “N” → “D” time lag exceeds specification•Low line pressure
•Worn forward clutch
When “N” → “R” time lag exceeds specification•Low line pressure
•Worn direct clutch
•Worn reverse brake
WARNING:
Before test, make sure that there is no vehicle behind so as to prevent rear-end collision.
Condition Possible cause
Fails to operate when shifted down to “2” range Second coast brake defective
Fails to operate when shifted down to “L” range Reverse brake defective
WARNING:
Before test, check to make sure no one is around vehicle or down on a slope and keep watchful for
safety during test.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A/T) 7B1-43
On-Vehicle Service
Maintenance Service
Fluid level
LEVEL CHECK AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE
1) Stop vehicle and place it level.
2) Apply parking brake and place chocks against wheels.
3) With selector at P position, start engine.
4) Warm up engine till fluid temperature reaches normal oper-
ating temperature (70 – 80 °C (158 – 176 °F)). As a guide to
check fluid temperature, warm up engine till engine coolant
temperature meter indicated around 1 unit above “C” point.
5) Keep engine idling and shift selector slowly to “L” and back
to “P” position.
6) With engine idling, pull out dipstick, wipe it off with a clean
cloth and put it back into place.
7) Pull out dipstick again and check fluid level indicated on it.
Fluid level should be between FULL HOT and LOW HOT. if it
is below LOW HOT, add an equivalent of DEXRON
®-III up to
FULL HOT.
Fluid specification :
An equivalent of DEXRON
®-III
[A] : Shift the select lever with its button pushed in.
[B] : Shift the select lever without pushing its button.
NOTE:
DO NOT RACE ENGINE while checking fluid level, even
after the engine start.
DO NOT OVERFILL. Overfilling can causes foaming
and loss of fluid through breather. Then slippage and
transmission failure can result.
Bringing the level from LOW HOT to FULL HOT
requires 0.3 liters (0.64/0.53 US/lmp.pt).
If vehicle was driven under high load such as pulling a
trailer, fluid level should be checked about half an hour
after it is stopped.

7B1-44 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A/T)
LEVEL CHECK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
The fluid level check at room temperature (20 – 30 °C (68 – 86
°F)) performed after repair or fluid change before test driving is
just preparation for level check of normal operating temperature.
The checking procedure itself is the same as that described previ-
ously. If the fluid level is between FULL COLD and LOW COLD,
proceed to test drive. And when the fluid temperature has
reached the normal operating temperature, check fluid level again
and adjust it as necessary.
Fluid change
1) Lift up vehicle.
2) With engine is cool, remove drain plug (1) from oil pan and
drain A/T fluid.
3) Install drain plug (1).
Tightening torque
A/T fluid drain plug (a) :
23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
4) Lower vehicle and fill proper amount of an equivalent of
DEXRON
®-III.
5) Check fluid level referring to “LEVEL CHECK NORMAL
OPERATING TEMPERATURE” of “FLUID LEVEL” in this
section.
Fluid specification :
An equivalent of DEXRON
®-III
Fluid capacity
When draining from drain plug hole:
2.5 liters (5.28/4.40 US/lmp.pt.)
When overhauling:
6.8 liters (14.37/11.97 US/lmp.pt.)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A/T) 7B1-45
A/T Throttle Cable
ADJUSTMENT
1) Pull inner cable (3) by force of 2 N (0.2 kg, 0.45 lb) or less to
be no slack of inner cable with A/T throttle cable (1) curved
as shown in the figure.
2) Fix stopper (2) to inner cable (3) with clearance “c”.
A/T throttle cable adjusting position (clearance “c”) :
0.8 – 1.5 mm (0.03 – 0.06 in.)
3) Warm up engine and transmission to normal operating tem-
perature.
4) Make sure that accelerator cable is adjusted as specified.
5) With throttle valve closed, check clearance “c”, which should
be within the following specification, of A/T throttle cable (1).
If it is out of specification, adjust it by turning cable adjusting
nut (2).
A/T throttle cable adjusting position (clearance “c”) :
0.8 – 1.5 mm (0.03 – 0.06 in.)
6) Tighten lock nut (3) securely.
Solenoid Valves (Shift Solenoid Valves and
TCC Solenoid Valve)
INSPECTION
With PCM couplers disconnected and using service wire as
shown in the figure, check each solenoid valve for clicking sound.
Shift solenoid valve - A (#1) C51-1-2
Shift solenoid valve - B (#2) C51-1-1
TCC (Lock-up) solenoid valve C51-1-8

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.

7B1-58 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A/T)
ASSEMBLY
Assemble each component by reversing disassembly procedure
and noting the following points.
•Coil outer diameter and free length of each valve spring
should be as listed below. Be sure to use each one of correct
size.
Coil outer diameter and free length of each valve spring :
•Install primary regulator valve sleeve so that its tip is posi-
tioned as it was before disassembly.
•Use new TCC (lock-up) control valve gasket, solenoid gas-
ket and lower valve body plate gasket.
•Tighten shift solenoid valve bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Shift solenoid valve bolt : 10 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
Name of spring Outer diameter Free length
Pressure relief valve spring 13.14 mm (0.517 in.) 32.14 mm (1.265 in.)
TCC (Lock-up) control valve
spring11.40 mm (0.449 in.) 32.60 mm (1.283 in.)
Valve damping spring 4.95 mm (0.195 in.) 20.00 mm (0.787 in.)
Low coast modulator valve spring 10.00 mm (0.394 in.) 42.35 mm (1.667 in.)
Inter coast modulator valve
spring9.04 mm (0.356 in.)
(G16 and J20 engines)27.26 mm (1.073 in.)
(G16 and J20 engines)
10.00 mm (0.394 in.)
(H25 and H27 engine)25.60 mm (1.008 in.)
(H25 and H27 engine)
Ball valve spring 10.5 mm (0.413 in.) 13.7 mm (0.539 in.)
Bypass valve spring 13.82 mm (0.544 in.) 28.90 mm (1.138 in.)
Primary regulator valve spring 17.02 mm (0.670 in.) 50.28 mm (1.980 in.)
1. Solenoid valve No. 1 (Shift solenoid valve)
2. Low coast modulator valve spring
3. Inter coast modulator valve spring
4. Intermediate coast modulator valve
5. Low coast modulator valve

7B1-60 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A/T)
Accumulator piston and spring specification :
Tightening Torque Specification
Used forPiston outer
diameter “a”Spring free length “b”
Direct clutch accumulator (2)31.80 – 31.85 mm
(1.252 – 1.254 in.)Upper spring 43.56 mm (1.715 in.)
Lower spring 30.00 mm (1.181 in.)
Forward clutch accumulator (1)31.80 – 31.85 mm
(1.252 – 1.254 in.)Upper spring 57.18 mm (2.251 in.)
Lower spring 30.50 mm (1.201 in.)
Second brake accumulator (3)34.80 – 34.85 mm
(1.370 – 1.372 in.)Upper spring 56.16 mm (2.211 in.)
Lower spring 18.5 mm (0.728 in.)
Fastening partTightening torque
Nm kg-m lb-ft
Automatic transmission fluid drain plug 23 2.3 17.0
Transfer oil level/filler and drain plugs 23 2.3 17.0
Transmission case plug 17 1.7 12.5
Manual select lever nut 13 1.3 9.5
Manual select cable nut 7 0.7 5.5
Manual selector assembly bolts 18 1.8 13.5
Transmission to engine bolts and nuts 85 8.5 61.5
Engine rear mounting bolts
Engine rear mounting member bolts50 5.0 36.5
Universal joint flange bolts and nuts 50 5.0 36.5
Torque converter mounting bolts 65 6.5 47.0
Adapter case or extension case bolts 42 4.2 30.0
Transmission range switch lock bolt 5.5 0.55 4.0
Oil pipe union bolts 35 3.5 22.5
Drive plate bolts 78 7.8 56.5
Interlock cable clamp screw 2.2 0.22 1.5
Interlock cable outer mounting nut 13 1.3 9.5

CLUTCH 7C1-1
7C1
SECTION 7C1
CLUTCH
NOTE:
The clutch of this model is the same as that of H25 engine in the construction and operation.
Refer to the same section of the Service Manual mentioned in the FOREWORD of this manual for ser-
vice procedure.