2004 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA wheel alignment

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GRAND
VITARA
1. Steering column assembly
2. Steering shaft joint
3. Marks
1. Steering column assembly
2. Steering shaft joint
3. Steering lower shaft assembly
4. Bolt (column side)
5. Bolt (lower shaft assembly side)1. Steering column hole cover
: If equipped
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3C-6 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
2) Remove steering wheel and combination switch, if necessary.
Refer to ªSTEERING WHEELº and ªCOMBINATION SWITCHº
in this section.
Perform the following procedure if not removing steering wheel
and / or combination switch.
i) Turn steering wheel so that vehicle's front tires are at straight-
ahead position.
ii) Turn ignition switch to ªLOCKº position and remove key.
3) Remove steering column hole cover.
4) Disconnect all connectors for the following parts.

Combination switch

Ignition switch

Immobilizer control system parts (if equipped)
5) Make alignment marks on shaft joint and shaft (column side) for
a guide during reinstallation.
6) After removing bolt on column side of shaft joint and loosening
bolt on its lower shaft assembly side, move shaft joint to lower
shaft assembly side (in arrow direction in the figure).

YH4
GRAND
VITARA
1. Steering column assembly
2. Steering shaft joint
3. Marks
1. Steering column assembly
2. Steering shaft joint
3. Steering lower shaft assembly
4. Bolt (column side)
5. Bolt (lower shaft assembly side)
1. Steering lower shaft assembly
2. Steering lower shaft assembly lower joint bolt
3. Steering shaft joint
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C-11
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 ªLOCKº position and remove key.
3) Make alignment marks on shaft joint and shaft (column side) for
a guide during reinstallation.
4) After removing bolt on column side of shaft joint and loosening
bolt on its lower shaft assembly side, move shaft joint to lower
shaft assembly side (in arrow direction in figure).
5) Make alignment marks on lower shaft assembly lower joint and
pinion shaft for a guide during reinstallation.
6) Remove lower shaft assembly lower joint bolt and then remove
lower shaft assembly.
7) Remove shaft joint bolt (lower shaft assembly side) from shaft
joint and then remove shaft joint from lower shaft assembly.

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VITARA
(A)
1
1. Make alignment marks
1. Steering wheel
Turn slowly till coil stops
Turn contact coil back about 2 and
a half turns
1. Align marks
3C1-6 AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
STEERING WHEEL
CAUTION:
Removal of the steering wheel allows the contact coil to turn
freely but do not turn the contact coil (on the combination
switch) more than allowable number of turns (about two and
a half turns from the center position clockwise or counter-
clockwise respectively), or coil will break.
REMOVAL
1) Remove driver air bag (inflator) module from steering wheel re-
ferring to ªDRIVER AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULEº earlier in
this section.
2) Remove steering shaft nut.
3) Make alignment marks on steering wheel and shaft for a guide
during reinstallation.
4) Remove steering wheel with special tool.
Special Tool
(A): 09944-36011
CAUTION:
Do not hammer the end of the shaft. Hammering it will
loosen the plastic shear pins which maintain the column
length and impair the collapsible design of the column.
CENTERING CONTACT COIL
1) Check that vehicle's wheels (front tires) are set at straight-ahead
position.
2) Check that ignition switch is at ªLOCKº position.
3) Turn contact coil counterclockwise slowly with a light force till
contact coil will not turn any further.
NOTE:
Contact coil can turn about 5 turns at maximum, that is, if
it is at the center position, can turn about two and a half
turns both clockwise and counterclockwise.
4) From the position where contact coil became unable to turn any
further (it stopped), turn it back clockwise about two and a half
rotations and align center mark with alignment mark.

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VITARA
1
1. Lugs
2. Grooves
3. Alignment marks
2. Steering column upper cover
3. Steering column lower cover 1. Steering column
cover screw
(a)
1. Steering column hole cover
AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C1-7
INSTALLATION
1) Check that vehicle's front tires are at straight-ahead position and
contact coil is centered. Refer to ªCENTERING CONTACT
COILº in this section.
CAUTION:
These two conditions are prerequisite for installation of
steering wheel. If steering wheel has been installed with-
out these conditions, contact coil will break when steer-
ing wheel is turned.
2) Install steering wheel to steering shaft with 2 lugs on contact coil
fitted in two grooves in the back of steering wheel and also align-
ing marks on steering wheel and steering shaft.
3) Tighten steering shaft nut to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 33 N
.m (3.3 kg-m, 23.5 lb-ft)
4) Install driver air bag (inflator) module to steering wheel. Refer to
ªDRIVER AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULEº in this section.
CONTACT COIL AND COMBINATION SWITCH
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not turn contact coil (on combination switch) more than
allowable number of turns (about two and a half turns from
the center position clockwise or counterclockwise respec-
tively), or coil will break.
REMOVAL
1) Remove steering wheel from steering column. Refer to
ªSTEERING WHEELº in this section.
2) Remove steering column hole cover.
3) Remove steering column cover screws (3 pieces).
4) Separate upper cover and lower cover, then remove them.
5) Disconnect all connectors for contact coil and combination
switch assembly.

YH4
GRAND
VITARA
1. Steering column assembly
2. Steering shaft joint
3. Marks
1. Steering column assembly
2. Steering shaft joint
3. Steering lower shaft assembly
4. Bolt (column side)
5. Bolt (lower shaft assembly side)1. Steering column hole cover
1
3C1-10 AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
REMOVAL
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.
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) Remove steering wheel and contact coil and combination switch
assembly, if necessary. Refer to ªSTEERING WHEELº and
ªCONTACT COIL AND COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLYº
in this section.
Perform the following procedure if not removing steering wheel
and/or combination switch.
ii) Turn steering wheel so that vehicle's front tires are at straight-
ahead position.
ii) Turn ignition switch to ªLOCKº position and remove key.
4) Remove steering column hole cover.
5) Disconnect all connectors for the following parts.

Contact coil and combination switch

Ignition switch
6) Make alignment marks on shaft joint and shaft (column side) for
a guide during reinstallation.
7) After removing bolt on column side of shaft joint and loosening
bolt on its lower shaft assembly side, move shaft joint to lower
shaft assembly side (in arrow direction in the figure).

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VITARA
1. Wheel hub
2. Wheel spindle
3. Bearing inner race
1. Lock washer 1. Sensor rotor
2. Wheel hub
3. Hydraulic press
OK NG
3D-14 FRONT SUSPENSION
2) Install new sensor rotor by using special tool (if equipped with
ABS).
NOTE:
Use care not to insert wheel hub diagonally.
Special Tool
(A): 09952-86510
(B): 09924-74510
Wheel speed sensor rotor installing position
Reference Dimension ªaº : 4.9
0.1 mm (0.19
0.004 in.)
3) Install wheel hub component to spindle supporting wheel bear-
ing inner race by finger as shown.
CAUTION:
Don't tap wheel hub component by hammer or the like.
Otherwise, it will be broken.
NOTE:
When it is impossible to install wheel hub component by
hand, which means the inner race is out of alignment, re-
move wheel hub component once and reinstall it.
4) Install wheel bearing washer, and the install wheel bearing lock
nut.
5) Tighten wheel bearing lock nut to specified torque while turning
wheel hub by hand.
Special Tool
(A): 09951-16050
Tightening Torque
(a): 216 N
.m (21.6 kg-m, 157 lb-ft)
6) Using lock washer, lock bearing lock nut. If lock screw hole is not
aligned with screw hole in lock nut, turn lock nut in tightening
direction till they align.
Tightening Torque
(b): 1.5 N
.m (0.15 kg-m, 1.1 lb-ft)

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VITARA
BRAKES 5-3
SUBSTANDARD OR
CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID
Improper brake fluid, mineral oil or water in the fluid
may cause the brake fluid to boil or the rubber compo-
nents in the hydraulic system to deteriorate.
If primary piston cups are swollen, then rubber parts
have deteriorated. This deterioration may also be evi-
denced by swollen wheel cylinder piston cups on the
drum brake wheels.
If deterioration of rubber is evident, disassemble all
hydraulic parts and wash with alcohol. Dry these parts
with compressed air before assembly to keep alcohol
out of the system. Replace all rubber parts in the sys-
tem, including hoses. Also, when working on the
brake mechanisms, check for fluid on the linings. If ex-
cessive fluid is found, replace the linings.
If master cylinder piston seals are satisfactory, check
for leakage or excessive heat conditions. If condition
is not found, drain fluid, flush with brake fluid, refill and
bleed system.
The system must be flushed if there is any doubt as
to the grade of fluid in the system or if fluid has been
used which contained parts that have been subjected
to contaminated fluid.
DIAGNOSIS
ROAD TESTING BRAKES
Brakes should be tested on dry, clean, smooth and
reasonably level roadway which is not crowned. Road
test brakes by making brake applications with both
light and heavy pedal forces at various speeds to de-
termine if the vehicle stops evenly and effectively.
Also drive vehicle to see if it leads to one side or the
other without brake application. If it does, check the
tire pressure, front end alignment and front suspen-
sion attachments for looseness. See diagnosis chart
for other causes.
BRAKE FLUID LEAKS
Check the master cylinder fluid levels. While a slight
drop in reservoir level does result from normal lining
wear, an abnormally low level indicates a leak in the
system. In such a case, check the entire brake system
for leakage. If even a slight evidence of leakage is
noted, the cause should be corrected or defective
parts should be replaced.
If fluid level is lower than the minimum level of reser-
voir, refilling is necessary. Fill reservoir with specified
brake fluid.
Brake fluid: Refer to reservoir tank cap.
CAUTION:
Since brake system of this vehicle is factory-
filled with brake fluid indicated on reservoir
tank cap, do not use or mix different type of
fluid when refilling; otherwise serious damage
will occur.
Do not use old or used brake fluid, or any fluid
from a unsealed container.

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VITARA
5-4 BRAKES
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Not enough brak-
ing force
Brake oil leakage from brake lines.

Brake disc or pads stained with oil.

Overheated brakes.

Poor contact of shoes on brake drum.

Brake shoes linings stained with oil or wet
with water.

Badly worn brake shoe linings.

Defective wheel cylinders.

Malfunctioning caliper assembly.

Air in system.

Maladjusted sensor spring length of LSPV.

Broken sensor spring of LSPV.

Defective collar of LSPV.

Malfunctioning ABS (Antilock brake system),
if equipped.Locate leaking point and repair.
Clean or replace.
Determine cause and repair.
Repair for proper contact.
Replace.
Replace.
Repair or replace.
Repair or replace.
Bleed system.
Check or adjust.
Replace.
Replace.
Check system and replace as
necessary.
Brake pull
(Brakes not work-
ing in unison)
Pad or shoe linings are wet with water or
stained with oil in some brakes.

Drum-to-shoe clearance out of adjustment in
some brakes.
(Malfunctioning auto adjusting mechanism)

Drum is out of round in some brakes.

Wheel tires are inflated unequally.

Malfunctioning wheel cylinders.

Disturbed front end alignment.

Unmatched tires on same axle.

Restricted brake pipes or hoses.

Malfunctioning caliper assembly.

Loose suspension parts.

Loose calipers.Replace.
Check for inoperative auto adjusting
mechanism.
Replace.
Inflate equally.
Repair or replace.
Adjust as prescribed.
Tires with approximately the same
amount of tread should be used on the
same axle.
Check for soft hoses and damaged
lines.
Replace with new hoses and new
brake pipes.
Check for stuck or sluggish pistons
and proper lubrication of caliper slide
bush.
Caliper should slide.
Check all suspension mountings.
Check and torque bolts to specifica-
tions.
Noise (High pitched
squeak without
brake applied)
Front lining worn out.Replace linings.
Rear brake locked
prematurely
Maladjusted sensor spring length of LSPV.

Malfunction LSPV assembly.Check or adjust.
Replace assembly.
Brake locked
(For vehicles
equipped with
ABS)
Malfunctioning ABS, if equipped.Check system and replace as
necessary.