2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Rem

AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-39
REMOVAL
1) Run engine at idle with A/C ON for 10 minutes.
2) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
3) Recover refrigerant from refrigeration system using recovery
and recycling equipment.
4) Remove P/S pump referring to step 4) to 7) of “REMOVAL”
under “P/S PUMP” in Section 3B1.
5) Disconnect magnet clutch connector.
6) Disconnect suction hose (1) and discharge hose (2) from
compressor.
7) Remove compressor (1) from its mount (2).NOTE:
The amount of compressor oil at removed must be mea-
sured and the same amount must be poured when install-
ing the compressor.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to drain P/S fluid.
NOTE:
Cap open fitting immediately to keep moisture out of sys-
tem.
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NOTE:
If compressor assembly is replaced. Drain oil from com-
pressor, and measure its amount.
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1B-40 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install compressor assembly not-
ing the following instructions.
If compressor was replaced, pour new compressor oil with
the same amount as that drained from compressor.
Refer to “REPLENISHING COMPRESSOR OIL” in this sec-
tion.
Install P/S pump referring to “P/S PUMP” in Section 3B1.
Evacuate and charge system. Refer to “EVACUATING” and
“CHARGING” in this section. CAUTION:
Be sure to use HFC-134a (R-134a) compressor oil.
1. New compressor
2. Removed compressor
3. Excess oil (A–B)

AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-41
Magnet Clutch
INSPECTION
Check the following items.
Check no sigh of compressor oil leakage
Check magnet clutch pulley bearing for noise and grease
leakage.
Check magnet clutch operation as follows :
a) Connect battery (1) and ammeter (2) to compressor (3) as
shown.
b) Check that steadily locks between armature plate (4) and
magnet clutch pulley (5).
c) Check that ammeter (2) indicates specified current.
Specified current of magnet clutch :
4A MAX at 12V
If any detects are found, repair or replace magnet clutch assem-
bly.
REMOVAL
1) Remove compressor from vehicle. Refer to “COMPRESSOR
ASSEMBLY” in this section.
2) Fix armature plate (1) with special tool and remove armature
plate bolt.
Special tool
(A) : 09920-53740
3) Remove armature plate (1).
4) Remove shims from shaft.
1. Armature plate bolt 3. Circlip 5. Shim (s) 7. Compressor body assembly
2. Armature plate 4. Magnet clutch 6. Magnet clutch coil 8. Magnet clutch assembly
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NOTE:
Do not reuse armature plate bolt.
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1B-42 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
5) Using special tool, remove circlip.
Special tool
(A) : 09900-06107
6) Remove magnet clutch lead wire clamp screw, and remove
magnet clutch read wire ground terminal.
7) Remove magnet clutch with puller.
8) Remove circlip using special tool.
Special tool
(A) : 09900-06107
9) Remove magnet clutch coil (1).
INSTALLATION
1) Install magnet clutch coil (2).
2) Using special tool, install new circlip (1) as shown.
Special tool
(A) : 09990-06107
3) Install clamp portion and ground terminal of lead wire.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage pulley when tapping magnet
clutch.
1. Puller
2. Compressor
NOTE:
Protrusion on under side of magnet clutch coil (2) must
match hole in compressor assembly (3) to prevent move-
ment and correctly locate lead wire.

FRONT END ALIGNMENT 3A-1
3A
SECTION 3A
FRONT END ALIGNMENT
CONTENTS
General Information ........................................3A-1
Alignment Service Data (without Load) ......... 3A-1On-Vehicle Service ......................................... 3A-1
Reference Information .................................. 3A-1

General Information
Alignment Service Data (without Load)
Toe-in (Toe-in gauge measurement) “B” – “A” :
1 ± 2 mm (0.04 ± 0.08 in.)
Camber angle “C” :
0 ± 1° 30’
Caster :
2° 30’ ± 1°
On-Vehicle Service
Reference Information
SIDE SLIP
For inspecting front wheel side slip with side slip tester
Side slip limit :
IN 4 mm/m – OUT 2 mm/m
(IN 0.158 in/3.3 ft – OUT 0.078 in/3.3 ft)
If side slip exceeds above limit, toe-in or front wheel alignment
may out not be correct. 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.
[A] : Top view 1. Center line of wheel✱1. Forward
[B] : Front view✱2. Body center

AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C1-1
3C1
SECTION 3C1
AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
CONTENTS
General Description ..................................... 3C1-2
Diagnosis ...................................................... 3C1-3
Inspection and Repair Required after
Accident ..................................................... 3C1-3
On-Vehicle Service....................................... 3C1-3
Service Precautions ................................... 3C1-3
Diagnosis and servicing ......................... 3C1-3
Disabling air bag system ........................ 3C1-3
Enabling air bag system ......................... 3C1-3Handling and storage ............................. 3C1-3
Disposal ................................................. 3C1-3
Steering Column ........................................ 3C1-4
Steering Upper Shaft Assembly ................. 3C1-7
Steering Lower Shaft Assembly ................. 3C1-9
Checking Steering Column and Steering
Upper Shaft for Accident Damage ........... 3C1-11
Tightening Torque Specification .............. 3C1-12

WARNING:
Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Please observe all WARNINGS and “Service Precautions” under “On-
Vehicle Service” in air bag system section before performing service on or around the air bag sys-
tem 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.
The procedures in this section must be followed in the order listed to disable the air bag system
temporarily and prevent false diagnostic trouble codes from setting. Failure to follow procedures
could result in possible activation of the air bag system, personal injury or otherwise unneeded air
bag system repairs.
CAUTION:
When fasteners are removed, always reinstall them at the same location from which they were
removed. If a fastener needs to be replaced, use the correct part number fastener for that application.
If the correct part number fastener is not available, a fastener of equal size and strength (or stronger)
may be used. Fasteners that are not reused, and those requiring thread-locking compound, will be
called out. The correct torque value must be used when installing fasteners that require it. If the above
procedures are not followed, parts or system damage could result.
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.

3C1-2 AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
General Description
This double tube type steering column has the following three important features in addition to the steering func-
tion:
The column is energy absorbing, designed to compress in a front-end collision.
The ignition switch and lock are mounted conveniently on this column.
With the column mounted lock, the ignition and steering operations can be locked to inhibit theft of the vehi-
cle.
To insure the energy absorbing action, it is important that only the specified screws, bolts, and nuts be used as
designated and that they are tightened to the specified torque. When the column assembly is removed from the
vehicle, special care must be taken in handling it. Use of a steering wheel puller other than the one recom-
mended in this manual or a sharp blow on the end of the steering shaft, leaning on the assembly, or dropping
the assembly could shear the plastic shear pins which maintain column length and position.
The driver air bag (inflator) module is one of the supplemental restraint (air bag) system components and is
mounted to the center of the steering wheel. During certain frontal crashes, the air bag system supplements the
restraint of the driver’s and passenger’s seat belts by deploying the air bags. The air bag (inflator) module
should be handled with care to prevent accidental deployment. When servicing, be sure to observe all WARN-
INGS in this section. Refer to “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” in Section 10B.
1. Driver air bag (inflator) module 5. Steering column upper cover 9. Steering column hole cover 13. Steering column lower seal
2. Steering wheel 6. Steering column lower cover 10. Steering shaft joint 14. Cap (if equipped)
3. Steering wheel nut 7. Steering column assembly 11. Steering lower shaft assembly 15. Steering upper shaft assembly
4. Contact coil and combination
switch assembly8. Steering lock assembly 12. Adjustable steering column
release lever

3C1-4 AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
Steering Column
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Disable air bag system. Refer to “DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM” under “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” in
Section 10B.
3) Remove steering wheel and contact coil and combination switch assembly, if necessary. Refer to “STEER-
ING WHEEL” and “CONTACT COIL AND COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY” in this section.
Perform the following procedure if not removing steering wheel and/or combination switch.
a) Turn steering wheel so that vehicle’s front tires are at straight-ahead position.
b) Turn ignition switch to “LOCK” position and remove key.
4) Remove steering column hole cover (1).
5) Disconnect all connectors for the following parts.
Contact coil and combination switch
Ignition switch CAUTION:
Once the steering column is removed from the vehicle, the column is extremely susceptible to dam-
age.
Dropping the column assembly on its end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic
shear pins which maintain column length leaning on the column assembly could cause it to bend or
deform.
Any of the above damage could impair the column’s collapsible design.
When loosening steering column mounting bolts and nuts, make sure that steering column assembly
and steering upper shaft assembly have been separated. Loosening them with steering column
assembly and steering upper shaft assembly assembled could cause damage to upper joint and
mounting bracket in steering upper shaft assembly.
NOTE:
When servicing steering column or any column-mounted component, remove steering wheel. But
when removing steering column simply to gain access to instrument panel components, leave steer-
ing wheel installed on steering column.
WARNING:
Never rest a steering column assembly on the steering wheel with air bag (inflator) module face down
and column vertical. Otherwise personal injury may result.
CAUTION:
Never turn steering wheel while steering column with steering wheel is removed. Turning steering
wheel more than about two and a half turns will break contact coil.