2004 SUZUKI SWIFT Indicators

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Tires InspectionS7RS0B0206020
1) Check tires for uneven or excessive wear, or damage. If defective, replace.
Refer to “Irregular and/or Premature Wear
Description in Section 2D” and “Wear Indicators
Description in Section 2D” for details.
2) Check inflating pressure of each tire and adjust pressure to specification as necessary.
NOTE
• Tire inflation pressure should be checked when tires are cool.
• Specified tire inflation pressure should be found on tire placard or in owner’s manual
which came with the vehicle.

3) Rotate tires. For details, refer to “Tire Rotation in Section 2D”.
Wheel Discs InspectionS7RS0B0206021
Inspect each wheel disc for de nts, distortion and cracks.
A disc in badly damaged condition must be replaced.
Wheel Bearing InspectionS7RS0B0206022
1) Check front wheel bearing for wear, damage, abnormal noise or rattles. For details, refer to “Front
Wheel Hub, Disc, Nut and Bearing Check in Section
2B”.
2) Check rear wheel bearing for wear, damage, abnormal noise or rattles. For details, refer to“Rear
Wheel Disc, bolt and Bearing Inspection in Section
2C”.
Suspension System InspectionS7RS0B0206023
• Inspect front struts and rear shock absorbers for evidence of oil leakage, dents or any other damage on
sleeves; and inspect anchor ends for deterioration.
Replace defective parts, if any.
• Check front and rear suspension systems for damaged, loose or missing parts; also for parts
showing signs of wear or lack of lubrication.
Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
• Check front suspension arm ball joint stud dust seals for leakage, detachment, tear or any other damage.
Replace defective boot, if any.
1. Wear indicator
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Section 2
CONTENTS
Suspension
Precautions ................................................. 2-1
Precautions............................................................. 2-1
Precautions on Suspension .................................. 2-1
Suspension General Dia gnosis.............. 2A-1
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ............ 2A-1
Suspension, Wheels and Tires Symptom Diagnosis .......................................................... 2A-1
Front Suspension ........... ......................... 2B-1
General Description ............................................. 2B-1
Front Suspension Construction ........................... 2B-1
Front Wheel Alignment Cons truction .................. 2B-2
Repair Instructions .............................................. 2B-2 Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment ........................................................ 2B-2
Front Strut Assembly Comp onents ..................... 2B-4
Front Strut Assembly Removal and Installation ......................................................... 2B-4
Front Strut Assembly Disassembly and Assembly .......................................................... 2B-6
Front Strut Assembly Chec k ............................... 2B-7
Front Wheel Hub and Steering Knuckle Components...................................................... 2B-8
Front Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle and Wheel Bearing Removal and Installation .......... 2B-8
Front Wheel Hub, Disc, Nut and Bearing Check .............................................................. 2B-12
Suspension Control Arm / Bushing Removal and Installation ................................................ 2B-12
Suspension Control Arm / Bushing Disassembly and Assembly ............................ 2B-13
Suspension Control Arm / Steering Knuckle Check .............................................................. 2B-14
Suspension Control Arm Bushing Check .......... 2B-14
Suspension Control Arm Joint Check ............... 2B-14
Front Suspension Fram e, Stabilizer Bar and/
or Bushings Components................................ 2B-15
Front Suspension Fram e, Stabilizer Bar and/
or Bushings Removal and Installation ............. 2B-15
Front Suspension Frame Ch eck ....................... 2B-19
Front Stabilizer Bar, Bushing and/or Joint Check .............................................................. 2B-19
Front Suspension Fastener s Check .................. 2B-19
Specifications ..................................................... 2B-20 Tightening Torque Specifications ...................... 2B-20
Special Tools and Equipmen t ...........................2B-21
Special Tool ...................................................... 2B-21
Rear Suspension ............ ......................... 2C-1
General Description .............................................2C-1
Rear Suspension Construction ...........................2C-1
Repair Instructions ........... ...................................2C-2
Rear Wheel Alignment Inspection .......................2C-2
Rear Shock Absorber Removal and Installation .........................................................2C-2
Rear Shock Absorber Ins pection ........................2C-3
Rear Shock Absorber Bush Removal and Installation .........................................................2C-4
Rear Shock Absorber Bush Inspection ...............2C-4
Rear Coil Spring Removal and Installation .........2C-4
Spring Upper Seat / Spring Lower Seat Inspection ..........................................................2C-5
Spring Upper Seat and Lower Seat Removal and Installation ..................................................2C-6
Rear Axle Removal and Inst allation ....................2C-6
Trailing Arm, Rear Axle and Coil Spring Inspection ..........................................................2C-9
Rear Axle Bush Inspection ..................................2C-9
Rear Wheel Hub Components ..........................2C-10
Rear Wheel Hub Removal an d Installation .......2C-10
Rear Wheel Disc, bolt and Bearing Inspection ..2C-11
Spindle Removal and Installation ......................2C-12
Spindle Inspection .............................................2C-13
Rear Suspension Fasteners Inspection ............2C-13
Specifications .................... .................................2C-13
Tightening Torque Specifications ......................2C-13
Special Tools and Equipmen t ...........................2C-13
Special Tool ......................................................2C-13
Wheels and Tires ............ ......................... 2D-1
Precautions...........................................................2D-1
Precaution for Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit ....2D-1
General Description .............................................2D-1 Tires Description .................................................2D-1
Wheels Description .............................................2D-2
Irregular and/or Premature Wear Description .....2D-3
Wear Indicators Description ................................2D-3
Radial Tire Waddle Description...........................2D-4
Radial Tire Lead / Pull Description ......................2D-5

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Metric Lug Nuts and Wheel Studs
All models use metric lug nuts and wheel studs.
Metric lug nuts and wheel studs size
M12 x 1.25
If broken stud or nut are found, be sure to replace both
stud and nut with new one.
Irregular and/or Premature Wear DescriptionS7RS0B2401003
Irregular and premature wear has many causes. Some
of them are as follows: incorrect inflation pressures, lack
of tire rotation, driving habits, improper alignment.
If the following conditions are noted, tire rotation is
necessary:
• Front tire wear is different from rear’s.
• Uneven wear exists across tread of any tires.
• Both sides of front tire wears are not even.
• Both sides of rear tire wears are not even.
• There is cupping, flat spotting, etc.
A wheel alignment check is necessary if following
conditions are noted:
• Both sides of front tire wears are not even.
• Wear is uneven across the tread of any front tire.
• Front tire treads have scuffed appearance with “feather” edges on one side of tread ribs or blocks.
Wear Indicators DescriptionS7RS0B2401004
Original equipment tires have built-in tread wear
indicators (1) to show when they need replacement.
These indicators (1) will app ear as 12 mm (0.47 in) wide
bands when the tire tread depth becomes 1.6 mm (0.063
in).
When the indicators (1) appear in 3 or more grooves at 6
locations, tire replacement is recommended.
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[A]: Hard Cornering, under inflation or lack of tire rotation
[B]: Incorrect wheel alignment, tire construction not uniform or wheel heavy acceleration
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