2002 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Assembly

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GRAND
VITARA
FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-3
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
Refer to Section 3.
STABILIZER BAR AND BUSHING CHECK
BAR
Inspect for damage or deformation. If defective, replace.
BUSHING
Inspect for damage, wear or deterioration. If defective, replace.
STRUT DAMPER AND / OR COIL SPRING
CHECK
1) Inspect strut for oil leakage. If strut is found faulty, replace it as
an assembly unit, because it can not be disassembled.
2) Strut function check
Check and adjust tire pressures as specified.
Bounce body three or four times continuously by pushing front
end on the side with strut to be checked. Apply the same amount
of force at each push and note strut resistance both when
pushed and rebounding.
Also, note how many times vehicle body rebounds before com-
ing to stop after hands are off. Do the same for strut on the other
side.
Compare strut resistance and number of rebound on the right
with those on the left.
And they must be equal in both. With proper strut, body should
come to stop the moment hands are off or after only one or two
small rebounds. If struts are suspected, compare them with
known good vehicle or strut.
3) Inspect for damage or deformation.
4) Inspect strut boot for damage or crack.
5) Inspect for cracks or deformation in spring seat.
6) Inspect for deterioration of bump stopper.
7) Inspect strut mount for wear, cracks or deformation.
Replace any parts found defective in steps 2) ± 7).
SUSPENSION ARM / KNUCKLE CHECK
Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.

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2, (b)
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1. Circlip
2. Large diameter
1. Front wheel speed sensor
2. Bolt
FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-15
7) For 4WD vehicle, apply lithium grease to front drive shaft wash-
er and front wheel spindle outer.
ªAº: Grease 99000-25010
8) For 4WD vehicle, when installing circlip to drive shaft, utilize
screw hole in drive shaft to pull it out and bring large diameter
of circlip at right as shown.
9) For vehicle with ABS, check that no foreign material is attached
to sensor and rotor. Install wheel speed sensor and its harness
clamp.
Tightening Torque
(a): 10 N
.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
(b): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
CAUTION:

Do not pull wire harness or twist more than necessary
when installing front wheel speed sensor.

Fit harness grommet to inner fender securely.
Check that there is no clearance between sensor and knuckle.
10) Install brake disc and caliper assembly.
Tightening Torque
(e): 85 N
.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)

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3E-4 REAR SUSPENSION
REAR SUSPENSION FASTENERS
Check each bolt and nut fastening suspension parts for tightness.
Tighten loose one, if any, to specified torque, referring to ªTIGHT-
ENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSº of this section.
BEARING RETAINER AND AXLE SHAFT
INNER OIL SEAL CHECK

When brake drum has been removed, check inside of brake drum
for gear oil leakage.

Also, check backside of brake back plate for oil leakage.
If oil leakage is found, replace defective oil seal.

Whenever it is possible to check oil seal during disassembly,
check its lip for wear.
If oil leakage or worn lip is found, replace defective oil seal.
WHEEL DISC, NUT & BEARING CHECK

Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and cracks. A disc
in badly damaged condition must be replaced.

Check wheel hub nuts for tightness and retighten to specification
as necessary.
Tightening Torque
(a): 100 N
.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)

Check wheel bearings for wear. When measuring thrust play, ap-
ply a dial gauge to axle shaft center after removing wheel center
cap from wheel.
Thrust play limit
Rear0.8 mm (0.03 in.)
When measurement exceeds limit, replace bearing.

By rotating wheel actually, check wheel bearing for noise and
smooth rotation. If it is defective, replace bearing.

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3E-18 REAR SUSPENSION
1. Axle housing
2. Jack
1. Differential carrier
assembly
2. Differential carrier nut
1. Lower rod
2. Lower rod rear
mount nut
3. Shock absorber
1. Lower mount
bolt
13) For jobs hereafter, support rear axle housing by using floor jack
under axle housing.
14) Remove differential carrier assembly.
15) Loosen rear mount nut of upper rod but don't remove bolt.
16) Loosen rear mount nut of lower rod but don't remove bolt.
17) Remove rear axle side lateral rod mount bolt.
18) Remove shock absorber lower mount bolt.
19) Lower floor jack until tension of suspension coil spring be-
comes a little loose and remove rear mount bolt of upper , lower
and lateral rod.
20) Lower rear axle housing gradually.
21) Remove axle housing.

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1. Lower rod
2. Body center
1. Rear axle housing
2. Spring seat
3. Coil spring
4. Stepped part
1. Axle housing ªAº 1. Body center
1
2
1
REAR SUSPENSION 3E-19
INSTALLATION
Install removed parts in reverse order of removal, noting the follow-
ing.
1) Place rear axle housing on floor jack. Then install upper / lower
rod rear mounting bolts (right & left) in proper direction as shown
(refer to UPPER ROD INSTALLATION for upper rod bolts). At
this time, mount nuts but don't tighten them.
2) Install coil spring (right & left) on spring seat of axle housing and
raise axle housing.
NOTE:
When seating coil spring, mate spring end with stepped
part of rear axle spring seat as shown.
3) Install lateral rod to rear axle housing.
4) Install lower part of shock absorber to right and left sides of axle
housing and install bolts in proper direction as shown in figure.
At this time, mount nuts but don't tighten them.
5) Clean mating surfaces of axle housing and differential carrier
and apply sealant to housing side.
ªAº: Sealant 99000-31110
6) Install differential carrier assembly to axle housing and tighten
carrier nuts to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 55 N
.m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lb-ft)

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1. Axle housingªAº
(c)
1. Axle housing
3E-20 REAR SUSPENSION
7) For vehicle with ABS, connect wheel speed sensor coupler and
install harness.
8) Install propeller shaft and torque nuts to specification.
Tightening Torque
(b): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
9) Remove floor jack from axle housing and connect breather
hose onto axle housing and clamp it securely.
10) Connect brake pipes onto axle housing and clamp them se-
curely.
For clamping positions, refer to SECTION 5A of this manual.
11) Connect brake flexible hose to bracket on axle housing and se-
cure it with E-ring.
12) Install LSPV stay to axle housing, tighten LSPV stay bolt to
specified torque.
And adjust LSPV referring to ªLSPV ASSEMBLY INSPEC-
TION AND ADJUSTMENTº in SECTION 5A.
Tightening Torque
(c): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
13) Connect brake pipe to brake flexible hose and tighten brake
pipe flare nut to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(d): 16 N
.m (1.6 kg-m, 11.5 lb-ft)
14) Clean mating surface of axle housing (right & left) and brake
back plate, then apply sealant as shown.
ªAº: Sealant 99000-31110
15) Apply grease to axle shaft inner oil seal lip as shown.
ªAº: Grease 99000-25010

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3F
WHEELS AND TIRES 3F-1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION3F- 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 3F- 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels 3F- 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement Tires 3F- 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels Replacement 3F- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Metric Lug Nuts and Wheel Studs 3F- 2. . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS3F- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnosis Table 3F- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Balancing Wheels 3F- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
ADJUSTMENTS3F- 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel and Tire 3F- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE3F- 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel 3F- 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire 3F- 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS3F- 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 3F
WHEELS AND TIRES
NOTE:
All wheel 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 specified during reassembly to as-
sure proper retention of all parts.
There is to be no welding as it may result in extensive damage and weakening of the metal.
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
TIRES
This vehicle is equipped with following tire. P215 / 65 R16, 215 / 65 R16 or 235 / 60 R16
The tires are of tubeless type. The tires are designed to operate satisfactorily with loads up to the full rated load
capacity when inflated to the recommended inflation pressure.
Correct tire pressures and driving habits have an important influence on tire life. Heavy cornering, excessively rapid
acceleration, and unnecessary sharp braking increase tire wear.
WHEELS
Standard equipment wheels are following steel wheel. 16
6 1 / 2 J or 16
7JJ
REPLACEMENT TIRES
When replacement is necessary, the original equipment type tire should be used. Refer to the Tire Placard. Re-
placement tires should be of the same size, load range and construction as those originally on the vehicle. Use
of any other size or type tire may affect ride, handling, speedometer / odometer calibration, vehicle ground clear-
ance and tire or snow chain clearance to the body and chassis.
NOTE:
Do not mix different types of tires on the same vehicle such as radial, bias and bias-belted tires except in
emergencies, because vehicle handling may be seriously affected and may result in loss of control.
It is recommended that new tires be installed in pairs on the same axle. If necessary to replace only one tire, it
should be paired with the tire having the most tread, to equalize braking traction.

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[A]: Before correction
[B]: Corrective weights
1. Heavy spot wheel tramp
2. Balance weights addition point
3. C / L of spindle
[C]: Before correction
[D]: Corrective weights
1. Heavy spot wheel shimmy
2. Balance weights addition point
3. C / L of spindle
WHEELS AND TIRES 3F-3
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
Refer to SECTION 3.
BALANCING WHEELS
There are two types of wheel and tire balance: static and dynamic.
Static balance, as shown in left figure, is equal distribution of weight
around wheel. Wheels that are statically unbalanced cause bounc-
ing action called tramp. This condition will eventually cause uneven
tire wear.
Dynamic balance, as shown in left figure, is equal distribution of
weight on each side of wheel centerline so that when the tire spins
there is no tendency for the assembly to move from side to side.
Wheels that are dynamically unbalanced may cause shimmy.
GENERAL BALANCE PROCEDURE
Deposits of mud, etc. must be cleaned from inside of rim.
WARNING:
Stones should be removed from tread in order to avoid operator injury during spin balancing and to
obtain good balance.
Tire should be inspected for any damage, then balanced according to equipment manufacturer's recommendation.
OFF-VEHICLE BALANCING
Most electronic off-vehicle balancers are more accurate than on-vehicle spin balancers. They are easy to use and
give a dynamic (two plane) balance. Although they do not correct for drum or disc unbalance as does on-vehicle
spin balancing, this is overcome by their accuracy, usually to within 1 / 8 ounce.
ON-VEHICLE BALANCING
ON-vehicle balancing methods vary with equipment and tool manufacturers. Be sure to follow each manufacturer's
instructions during balancing operation.