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0A-8 GENERAL INFORMATION
When removing the battery, be sure to disconnect the nega-
tive cable first and then the positive cable. When reconnect-
ing the battery, connect the positive cable first and then the
negative cable, and replace the terminal cover.
When removing parts that are to be reused, be sure to keep
them arranged in an orderly manner so that they may be rein-
stalled in the proper order and position.
Whenever you use oil seals, gaskets, packing, O-rings, lock-
ing washers, split pins, self-locking nuts, and certain other
parts as specified, be sure to use new ones. Also, before
installing new gaskets, packing, etc., be sure to remove any
residual material from the mating surfaces.
Make sure that all parts used in reassembly are perfectly
clean.
When use of a certain type of lubricant, bond or sealant is
specified, be sure to use the specified type.
ªAº: Sealant 99000-31150
Be sure to use special tools when instructed.
Special Tool
(A): 09917-98221
(B): 09916-58210
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GENERAL INFORMATION 0A-11
When checking connection of terminals, check its male half
for bend and female half for excessive opening and both for
locking (looseness), corrosion, dust, etc.
Before measuring voltage at each terminal, check to make
sure that battery voltage is 11V or higher. Such terminal volt-
age check at low battery voltage will lead to erroneous diag-
nosis.
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GENERAL INFORMATION 0A-21
A
ABS : Anti-lock Brake System
ATDC : After Top Dead Center
API : American Petroleum Institute
ATF : Automatic Transmission Fluid
ALR : Automatic Locking Retractor
AC : Alternating Current
A / T : Automatic Transmission
A / C : Air Conditioning
ABDC : After Bottom Dead Center
A / F : Air Fuel Mixture Ratio
A-ELR : Automatic-Emergency
Locking Retractor
B
B+ : Battery Positive Voltage
BTDC : Before Top Dead Center
BBDC : Before Bottom Dead Center
C
CKT : Circuit
CMP Sensor : Camshaft Position Sensor
(Crank Angle Sensor, CAS)
CO : Carbon Monoxide
CPP Switch : Clutch Pedal Position Switch
(Clutch Switch, Clutch Start
Switch)
CPU : Central Processing Unit
CRS : Child Restraint System
D
DC : Direct Current
DLC : Data Link Connector
(Assembly Line Diag. Link,
ALDL, Serial Data Link, SDL)
DOHC : Double Over Head Camshaft
DOJ : Double Offset Joint
DRL : Daytime Running Light
DTC : Diagnostic Trouble Code
(Diagnostic Code)
E
EBCM : Electronic Brake Control
Module, ABS Control
Module
EBD : Electric Brake force Distribution
ECM : Engine Control Module
ECT Sensor : Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor (Water Temp.
Sensor, WTS)
EGR : Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EGRT Sensor : EGR Temperature Sensor
(Recirculated Exhaust Gas
Temp. Sensor, REGTS)
EFE Heater : Early Fuel Evaporation
Heater (Positive Temperature
Coefficient, PTC Heater)
ELR : Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS : Electronic Power Steering
EVAP : Evaporative Emission
EVAP Canister : Evaporative Emission
Canister (Charcoal Canister)
F
4WD : 4 Wheel Drive
G
GEN : Generator
GND : Ground
H
HC : Hydrocarbons
HO2S : Heated Oxygen Sensor
I
IAC Valve : Idle Air Control Valve (Idle
Speed Control Solenoid
Valve, ISC Solenoid Valve)
IAT Sensor : Intake Air Temperature
Sensor (Air temperature
Sensor, ATS)
ICM : Immobilizer Control Module
IG : Ignition
ISC Actuator : Idle Speed Control Actuator
(Motor)
ABBREVIATIONS MAY BE USED IN THIS MANUAL
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3C1
AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C1-1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION3C1- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS3C1- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Repair Required after
Accident 3C1- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE3C1- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Precautions 3C1- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnosis and Servicing 3C1- 3. . . . . . . . . . . .
Disabling Air Bag System 3C1- 3. . . . . . . . . . .
Enabling Air Bag System 3C1- 3. . . . . . . . . . .
Handling and Storage 3C1- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disposal 3C1- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module 3C1- 4. . . . . . . .
Steering Wheel 3C1- 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centering Contact Coil 3C1- 6. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contact Coil and Combination Switch
Assembly 3C1- 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Column 3C1- 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Lock Assembly (Ignition
Switch) 3C1-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Lower Shaft Assembly 3C1-15. . . . . . .
Checking Steering Column for Accident
Damage 3C1-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustable Steering Column Release
Lever 3C1-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS3C1-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOL3C1-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 3C1
AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
WARNING:
Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer. Please observe all WARNINGS and ªService Precautionsº under ªOn-Vehicle
Serviceº in air bag system section before performing service on or around the air bag system compo-
nents 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 tem-
porarily 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 sys-
tem repairs.
CAUTION:
When fasteners are removed, always reinstall them at the same location from which they were re-
moved. 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 proce-
dures are not followed, parts or system damage could result.
CONTENTS
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1. Mounting bolt
1. Driver air bag (inflator) module connector
2. Horn connector
3. Driver air bag (inflator) module
4. Steering wheel
3C1-4 AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
DRIVE AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE
WARNING:
When handling an air bag (inflator) module, be sure to read
ªSERVICE PRECAUTIONSº under ªON-VEHICLE SERVICEº
in Section 10B and observe each instruction. Failure to fol-
low them could cause a damage to the air bag (inflator) mod-
ule or result in personal injury.
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative battery cable at battery terminal.
2) Disable air bag system. Refer to ªDISABLING AIR BAG SYS-
TEMº under ªSERVICE PRECAUTIONSº in Section 10B.
3) Loosen 2 bolts mounting driver air bag (inflator) module till it
turns freely, pull them out and fix them to bolt clamps.
4) Remove air bag (inflator) module from steering wheel.
5) Remove driver air bag (inflator) module (yellow) connector and
horn connector from steering wheel.
6) Disconnect driver air bag (inflator) module (yellow) connector of
driver air bag (inflator) module and horn connector as shown in
the figure.
ii) Release locking of lever.
ii) After unlocked, disconnect connector.
WARNING:
Special care is necessary when handling and storing a
live (undeployed) air bag (inflator) module. Observe
ªSERVICE PRECAUTIONSº under ªON-VEHICLE SER-
VICEº in Section 10B. Otherwise, personal injury may re-
sult.
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1. Bearing retainer
2. Parking brake shoe
lever
3. Clearance1. Wheel speed sensor
1
L
REAR SUSPENSION 3E-11
4) Remove wheel speed sensor from rear axle housing (if
equipped with ABS).
CAUTION:
Do not pull wire harness or twist more than necessary
when removing rear wheel speed sensor.
Do not cause damage to surface of rear wheel speed
sensor or pole piece and do not allow dust, etc. to enter
its installation hole.
5) Check to ensure that there is clearance between rear wheel
bearing retainer and parking brake shoe lever. If no clearance
is found, loosen cable locking nut further to obtain clearance.
6) Using special tools (B) & (C) indicated below, draw out axle
shaft.
NOTE:
Use care not to pull brake back plate along with shaft.
CAUTION:
Pull out axle shaft using care so that upper and lower
brake struts and parking cable are not caught.
Special Tool
(C): 09943-35512
(B): 09942-15510
7) Rear axle shaft that was drawn out.
Shaft length ªLº:
Left side: 711.5 mm (28.0 in.)
Right side: 757.5 mm (29.8 in.)
8) If equipped with ABS, in order to remove sensor rotor from re-
tainer ring, grind with a grinder one part of the sensor rotor as
illustrated till it becomes thin.
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1. Brake pipe flare nut
2. Brake pipe
3. Brake back plate
1. Bearing retainer
2. Parking brake shoe
lever
3. Clearance1. Nut 1. Wheel speed sensor
2. Wheel speed sensor coupler
3. Wheel speed sensor harness clamp
4. Wheel speed sensor harness
3E-16 REAR SUSPENSION
REAR AXLE HOUSING
REMOVAL
1) Drain differential gear oil.
Carry out steps 2) to 7) and 15) to 18) on both right and left
wheels.
Note that left wheel and its related parts are used in illustrations
in this section.
2) Remove rear brake drum. (Refer to steps 1) to 5) of BRAKE
DRUM REMOVAL.)
3) Disconnect brake pipe from wheel cylinder. With right side wheel
cylinder, disconnect 2 brake pipes.
4) For vehicle with ABS, disconnect wheel speed sensor coupler
and remove wheel speed sensor with its harness.
5) Remove rear wheel bearing retainer nuts from rear axle hous-
ing.
6) Check to ensure that there is clearance between rear wheel
bearing retainer and parking brake shoe lever. If no clearance
is found, loosen cable locking nut further to obtain clearance.
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1. Parking brake lever
2. Brake cable
3. Self locking nut
5-12 BRAKES
PARKING BRAKE CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT
CHECK
Hold center of parking brake lever grip and pull it up with 20 kg
(40 lbs) force.
With parking brake lever pulled up as shown, count ratchet
notches.
There should be 5 to 7 notches.
Also, check if both right and left rear wheels are locked firmly.
To count number of notches easily, listen to click sounds that ratchet
makes while pulling parking brake lever without pressing its button.
One click sound corresponds to one notch.
If number of notches is out of specification, adjust cable by referring
to adjustment procedure described on the following as to obtain
specified parking brake stroke.
NOTE:
Check tooth tip of each notch for damage or wear. If any dam-
age or wear is found, replace parking brake lever.
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
Make sure for following conditions before cable adjustment.
No air is trapped in brake system.
Brake pedal travel is proper.
Brake pedal has been depressed a few times with about
30 kg (66 lbs) load.
Parking brake lever has been pulled up a few times with
about 20 kg (44 lbs) force.
Rear brake shoes are not worn beyond limit, and self adjust-
ing mechanism operates properly.
To slacken parking brake cable, loosen self locking nut as far
as end of bolt. Then depress brake pedal a few times with
about 30 kg (66 lbs) load.
After confirming that above 6 conditions are all satisfied, adjust
parking brake lever stroke by loosening or tightening locking nut.
NOTE:
Check brake drum for dragging after adjustment.
Parking brake stroke: 5 to 7 notches
(When lever is pulled up at 20 kg (44 lbs).)