2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA gear

POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM 3B1-1
3B1
SECTION 3B1
POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM
CONTENTS
General Description ......................................3B1-2
Power Steering (P/S) Pump ........................ 3B1-2
Diagnosis .......................................................3B1-2
Power Steering Pump Drive Belt ................. 3B1-2
Belt inspection ......................................... 3B1-2Belt tension check ................................... 3B1-2
Belt tension adjustment ........................... 3B1-2
Hydraulic Pressure in P/S Circuit ................ 3B1-3
Hydraulic pressure check ........................ 3B1-3 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 Man-
ual mentioned in the FOREWORD of this manual.
Some parts in the Power Steering Gear Box cannot be disassembled or adjusted. For detailed infor-
mation, refer to the description of “POWER STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY”.
All steering gear fasteners are important attaching parts in that they 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 these parts.

POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM 3B1-3
Hydraulic Pressure in P/S Circuit
Hydraulic pressure check
1) After cleaning joint of high pressure hose and P/S pump
thoroughly, disconnect hose from pump and install special
tool (oil pressure gauge, attachment and hose).
Special tool
(A) : 09915-77410
(B) : 09915-77420
2) Check each connection for fluid leakage and bleed air.
Refer to “AIR BLEEDING PROCEDURE” in this section.
3) With engine idling, turn steering wheel and warm up engine
till temperature of fluid in P/S fluid reservoir rises to 50 –
60°C (122 – 140°F).
4) Check back pressure by measuring hydraulic pressure with
engine idling and hands off steering wheel.
When back pressure is higher than specified values, check
control valve and piping for clogging.
Back pressure :
Lower than 1000 kPa (10 kg/cm
2, 142 psi) CAUTION:
Take care not to cause damage to A/C condenser during
service operation, if equipped.
1. P/S fluid reservoir
2. Attachment
3. Gasket
4. Union bolt
5. High pressure side
6. Low pressure side
1. P/S fluid reservoir 4. P/S gear box
2. Gauge valve (open) 5. High pressure side
3. P/S pump 6. Low pressure side

3B1-4 POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM
5) Check relief pressure.
a) Increase engine speed to about 1500 r/min (rpm). Close
gauge valve gradually while watching pressure increase
indicated by gauge and take reading of relief pressure
(maximum hydraulic pressure).
When it is higher than specified values, possible cause is
malfunction of relief valve.
When it is lower than specified values, possible cause is
either failure of P/S pump or settling of relief valve spring.
Relief pressure (when gauge valve is closed) :
7650 – 8350 kPa (76.5 – 83.5 kg/cm
2, 1088 – 1187 psi)
b) Next, open gauge valve fully and increase engine speed to
about 1500 r/min (rpm). Then turn steering wheel to the left
or right fully and take reading of relief pressure.
When it is higher than specified values, possible cause is
malfunction of relief valve.
When it is lower than specified values, possible cause is
failure in steering gear box. Replace gear box.
Relief pressure (when gauge valve is opened) :
7650– 8350 kPa (76.5 – 83.5 kg/cm
2, 1088 – 1187 psi) CAUTION:
Be sure not to close gauge valve for longer than 10 sec-
onds.
1. P/S fluid reservoir
2. Gauge valve (shut)
3. Oil pressure gauge
4. P/S pump
5. P/S gear box
CAUTION:
Be sure not to hold steering wheel at fully turned position
for longer than 10 seconds.
1. P/S fluid reservoir
2. Gauge valve (open)
3. Oil pressure gauge
4. P/S pump
5. P/S gear box

3C1-10 AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
INSTALLATION
1) Be sure that front wheels and steering wheel are in straight
ahead position.
2) Align flat part “A” of lower shaft assembly (1) with bolt hole
“B” of shaft joint as shown in the figure. Then insert shaft
joint (1) into lower shaft assembly (2).
3) Install shaft joint bolt (lower shaft assembly side) to shaft
joint (2). Then tighten it by hand.
4) Insert pinion shaft into lower shaft assembly lower joint (2)
with slit (1) of lower joint, marks (4) on pinion shaft (5) and
gear case (6) aligned.
And then install lower shaft assembly lower joint bolt (3) to
lower shaft assembly lower joint (2). Tighten it to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Lower shaft assembly lower joint bolt (a) :
25 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
5) Install steering shaft joint (2) to steering upper shaft (1).
6) Install shaft joint bolt (upper shaft assembly side) (2) to 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 (b) : 25 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Be sue that front wheels and steering wheel are in
straight-ahead position.

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)

3E-6 REAR SUSPENSION
5) Apply thread lock cement to thread of propeller shaft flange
bolt if reused. Install propeller shaft to joint flange aligning
match marks and torque flange nuts to specification.
“A” : Cement 99000-32110
Tightening torque
Propeller shaft nut (a) :
60 N·m (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
Tightening Torque Specification
Required Service Material
Fastening partTightening torque
Nm kg-m lb-ft
Shock absorber nut 29 2.9 21.0
Shock absorber lower nut 85 8.5 61.5
Lower rod bolt and nut 100 10.0 72.5
Upper rod bolt and nut 100 10.0 72.5
Lateral rod bolt 100 10.0 72.5
Differential carrier bolt 55 5.5 40.0
Propeller shaft nut 60 6.0 43.5
Brake pipe flare nut 16 1.6 11.5
Bearing retainer nut 50 5.0 36.5
Differentiation gear oil filler & drain plug (filler plug) 50 5.0 36.5
Differentiation gear oil filler & drain plug (drain plug) 27 2.7 16.0
Wheel nut 100 10.0 72.5
Wheel speed sensor bolt 21 2.1 15.5
MaterialRecommended SUZUKI product
(Part Number)Use
Lithium grease SUZUKI SUPER GREASE A
(99000-25010)Oil seal lip
Brake fluid DOT 3Brake reservoir tank
Sealant SUZUKI BOND NO. 1215
(99000-31110)Joint seam of axle and brake back plate
Joint seam of bearing retainer and brake
back plate
Joint seam of differential carrier and axle
housing
Drain plug
Mating surface of oil seal and axle housing
Gear oil For gear oil information, refer to Section 7FDifferential gear (Rear axle housing)
Thread lock
cementTHREAD LOCK CEMENT SUPER 1322
(99000-32110)Rear propeller shaft flange bolts

5C-6 PARKING AND REAR BRAKE
4) Tighten brake back plate nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake back plate nut (a) :
50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
5) Install wheel cylinder, and tighten wheel cylinder bolts and
brake pipe flare nut (or nuts) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel cylinder bolt :
13.5 N·m (1.35 kg-m, 10.0 lb-ft)
Brake pipe flare nut : 16 N·m (1.6 kg-m, 12.0 lb-ft)
6) Install parking brake cable (3) to brake back plate (1) and
tighten parking brake cable nut (2) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Parking brake cable nut (a) : 10 N·m (10 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
7) Install brake shoes, referring to steps 1) to 4) of “INSTALLA-
TION” under “BRAKE SHOE” in this section.
8) Install brake drum. Refer to steps 1) to 2) of “INSTALLA-
TION” under “BRAKE DRUM” in this section.
9) Refill differential housing with new specified gear oil. Refer to
“ON-VEHICLE SERVICE” in Section 7F for refill.
10) Fill reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake system. (For
bleeding operation, refer to “BLEEDING BRAKE” in Section
5).
11) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut (b) : 100 N·m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
12) Upon completion of all jobs, depress brake pedal with about
30 kg (66 lbs) load 3 to 10 times so as to obtain proper drum-
to shoe clearance.
Adjust parking brake cable. (For adjustment, refer to “PARK-
ING BRAKE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT” in Section 5).
13) Tighten parking brake lever cover screws.
14) Check to ensure that brake drum is free from dragging and
proper braking is obtained. Then remove vehicle from hoist
and perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake).
15) Check each installed part for oil leakage.
(a)

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) 5E2-19
Table-E EBD Warning Lamp (Brake Warning Lamp) Check – Lamp Comes
“ON” Steady
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
EBD warning lamp (brake warning lamp) is controlled by parking brake switch, brake fluid level switch and ABS
control module/hydraulic unit assembly through lamp driver module in combination meter. Refer to “TABLE – A”
for circuit diagram.
INSPECTION
Step Action Yes No
1 1) Make sure that :
Parking brake is completely released.
Brake fluid level is upper than the minimum
level.
Are the check results OK?Go to Step 2. Release parking brake
completely and/or replen-
ish brake fluid.
2Does “ABS” warning lamp come on? Perform “TABLE – B” pre-
viously outlined.Go to Step 3.
3 1) Disconnect ABS hydraulic unit/control mod-
ule connector.
2) Check for proper connection to ABS
hydraulic unit/control module connector at
terminals “E136-10”.
3) If OK, apply chocks to wheels and select
gear in neutral position (P range for A/T).
4) Keep brake pedal depressed and start
engine.
Release parking brake.
5) Connect terminal “E136-10” of discon-
nected connector to ground using service
wire.
Does EBD warning lamp (brake warning lamp)
turn off?Substitute a known-good
ABS hydraulic unit/con-
trol module assembly and
recheck.“BRN” circuit open.
If wire and connection are
OK, replace combination
meter.