2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA ect

AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C1-7
Steering Upper Shaft Assembly
REMOVAL
1) Turn steering wheel so that vehicle’s front tires are at
straight-ahead position.
2) Turn ignition switch to “LOCK” position and remove key.
3) Make alignment marks (3) on shaft joint (2) and shaft (upper
shaft assembly side) (1) for a guide during reinstallation.
4) After removing bolt (4) on upper shaft assembly (1) side of
shaft joint (2) and loosening bolt (5) on its lower shaft assem-
bly (3) side, move shaft joint (2) to lower shaft assembly (3)
side (in arrow direction in the figure).
5) Remove steering upper shaft upper joint bolt (1) and nut (2)
and disconnect steering upper shaft upper joint removing in
arrow direction in the figure.
6) Remove steering upper shaft mounting bolts (4 pieces).
7) Remove steering upper shaft assembly from vehicle.CAUTION:
Never turn steering wheel while steering upper shaft
assembly is removed.
Should it have been turned and contact coil (on combina-
tion switch) have got out of its centered position, it needs
to be centered again. Also, turning steering wheel more
than about two and a half turns will break contact coil.
1
2

3C1-8 AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
INSPECTION
Check steering shaft damage and operation referring to CHECK
STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING UPPER SHAFT FOR
ACCIDENT DAMAGE later in this section.
INSTALLATION
1) Be sure that front tires and steering wheel are in straight
ahead position.
2) Install steering upper shaft assembly to dash panel. Tighten
steering upper shaft mounting bolts (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Steering upper shaft mounting bolts (a) :
23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
3) Install steering shaft joint (1) to steering upper shaft (2) by
matching it to marks (3) made before removal.
4) Install shaft joint bolt (upper shaft assembly side) (2) to
steering shaft joint (1). Tighten shaft joint bolt (upper shaft
assembly side) (2) to specified torque first and then shaft
joint bolt (lower shaft assembly side) (3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Steering shaft joint bolt (c) : 25 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
5) Align cutting point “A” of steering column assembly (1) with
bolt hole “B” of steering upper shaft upper joint as shown in
the figure. Then connect steering upper shaft upper joint.
1, (a)
“B”
“A”
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AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C1-9
6) Install steering upper shaft upper joint bolt (2) and nut (1).
Tighten steering upper shaft upper joint nut (1) to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Steering upper shaft upper joint nut (a) :
23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
Steering Lower Shaft Assembly
REMOVAL
1) Turn steering wheel so that vehicle’s front tires are at
straight-ahead position.
2) Turn ignition switch to “LOCK” position and remove key.
3) After removing bolt (4) on upper shaft assembly (1) side of
shaft joint (2) and loosening bolt (5) on its lower shaft assem-
bly (3) side, move shaft joint (2) to lower shaft assembly side
(3) (in arrow direction in figure).
4) Remove lower shaft assembly lower joint bolt (2) and then
remove lower shaft assembly (1).
5) Remove shaft joint bolt (lower shaft assembly side) from
shaft joint (3) and then remove shaft joint (3) from lower shaft
assembly (1).
1, (a) 2
CAUTION:
Never turn steering wheel while steering lower shaft
assembly is removed.
Should it have been turned and contact coil (on combina-
tion switch) have got out of its centered position, it needs
to be centered again. Also, turning steering wheel more
than about two and a half turns will break contact coil.

AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C1-11
Checking Steering Column and Steering
Upper Shaft for Accident Damage
Check that 2 capsules are attached to steering column
bracket securely. Check clearance between capsules and
steering column bracket. Clearance should be 0 mm (0 in.)
on both sides. If found loose or clearance, replace steering
column assembly.
Take measurement “a” as shown in the figure. If it is shorter
than specified length, replace column assembly with new
one.
Steering column assembly length “a” :
490.3 ± 1.0 mm (19.30 ± 0.04 in.)
Check steering shaft for smooth rotation.
If found defective, replace as column assembly.
Check steering shaft and column for bend, cracks or defor-
mation.
If found defective, replace as column assembly.
Check steering upper shaft lower seal (1) for breakage or
deformation.
If found defective, replace.
Check steering shaft joints and shaft for any damages such
as crack, breakage, malfunction or excessive play.
If anything is found faulty, replace steering upper shaft
assembly, steering lower shaft assembly or steering column
assembly. NOTE:
Vehicles involved in accidents resulting in body damage,
where steering column has been impacted or air bag
deployed, may have a damaged or misaligned steering
column.
1. Capsule
2. Steering column bracket
1
2
“a”

FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-1
3D
SECTION 3D
FRONT SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
On-Vehicle Service......................................... 3D-1
Suspension Control Arm/Bushings .............. 3D-1Tightening Torque Specification .................. 3D-2

On-Vehicle Service
Suspension Control Arm/Bushings
INSTALLATION
For the details, refer to the same item of the same section in the
Service Manual mentioned in the FOREWORD of this manual
noting following point.
Install control arm to chassis.
Tighten suspension arm nuts to specified torque after lower-
ing hoist and vehicle in non-loaded condition.
Tightening torque
Front suspension arm nut (a) :
85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
Front suspension arm nut (b) :
100 N·m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft) CAUTION:
All front suspension fasteners are an important attaching part in that it could affect the performance
of vital parts and systems, and/or could result in major repair expense. They must be replaced with
one of the same part number or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not
use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as speci-
fied during reassembly to assure proper retention of this part.
Never attempt to heat, quench or straighten any front suspension part. Replace it with a new part or
damage to the part may 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.
NOTE:
Don’t reuse front suspension arm nut (b).
(b)

REAR SUSPENSION 3E-1
3E
SECTION 3E
REAR SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
On-Vehicle Service......................................... 3E-1
Rear Axle Shaft and Wheel Bearing ............ 3E-1
Rear Axle Shaft Inner Oil Seal ..................... 3E-5
Rear Axle Housing ....................................... 3E-5Tightening Torque Specification .................. 3E-6
Required Service Material ............................. 3E-6
Special Tool .................................................... 3E-7

On-Vehicle Service
Rear Axle Shaft and Wheel Bearing
REMOVAL
1) Remove axle shaft from axle housing according to Step1) to
6) in the same section in the service manual mentioned in
the FOREWORD of this manual noting following points. NOTE:
For the descriptions (items) not found in this section, refer to the same section of the Service Man-
ual mentioned in the FOREWORD of this manual.
All suspension fasteners are an important attaching part in that it could affect the performance of
vital parts and systems, and/or could result in major repair expense. They must be replaced with
one of the same part number or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not
use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as speci-
fied during reassembly to assure proper retention of this part.
Never attempt to heat, quench or straighten any suspension part. Replace it with a new part, or
damage to the part may result.

3E-4 REAR SUSPENSION
5) Apply grease “A” to axle shaft inner oil seal lip as shown in
the figure.
“A” : Grease 99000-25010
6) Apply water tight sealant “B” to mating surfaces of brake
back plate and rear axle hub (2).
“B” : Water tight sealant 99000-31110
7) Install rear axle shaft to rear axle housing and tighten bear-
ing retainer nuts to specified torque.
Rear axle shaft length “L”
Left side : 700.5 mm (27.6 in.)
Right side : 769.5 mm (30.3 in.)
Tightening torque
Bearing retainer nut (a) : 50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
8) Tighten wheel speed sensor bolt to specified torque (if
equipped with ABS).
Tightening torque
Wheel speed sensor bolt (b) : 21 N·m (2.1 kg-m, 15.5 lb-ft)
9) Refill rear axle housing with new specified gear oil.
Refer to “MAINTENANCE SERVICE” in Section 7F.
10) Install brake drum. Refer to “BRAKE DRUM” in Section 5C.
1. Axle housing
NOTE:
When installing rear axle shaft, be careful not to cause
damage to oil seal lip in axle housing.
(b)

REAR SUSPENSION 3E-5
Rear Axle Shaft Inner Oil Seal
INSTALLATION
1) Using special tool drive in oil seal until it contacts oil seal pro-
tector in axle housing.
Special tool
(A) : 09924-74510
(B) : 09944-88210
“A” : Grease 99000-25010
“B” : Sealant 99000-31110
2) For procedure hereafter, refer to steps 6) to 11) of “INSTAL-
LATION” under “REAR AXLE SHAFT” in the service manual
mentioned in the FOREWORD of this manual.
Rear Axle Housing
INSTALLATION
For Step 1) to 4), 7) and 9) to 30), refer to the same section in the
Service Manual mentioned in the FOREWORD of this manual.
3) Clean mating surfaces of axle housing (1) and differential
carrier and apply sealant “A” to housing side.
“A” : Sealant 99000-31110
4) Install differential carrier assembly to axle housing and
tighten carrier bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Differential carrier bolt (a) :
55 N·m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lb-ft) NOTE:
Make sure that oil seal is free from inclination as it is
installed.
Refer to the figure so that oil seal is installed in proper
direction.
1. Hammer 4. Oil seal
2. Rod 5. Body center
3. Oil seal protector