2005 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA vin

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1. Axle shaft drive
flange
2. Bolt
3. Hub cap
4. Wheel hub
For 4WD vehicle
For 2WD vehicle
3D-16 FRONT SUSPENSION
11) Apply sealant and install axle shaft drive flange or hub cap.

For 4WD vehicle
Apply sealant mating surface of axle shaft drive flange, then
install axle shaft drive flange and tighten flange bolt to speci-
fied torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
ªAº: Sealant 99000-31090

For 2WD vehicle
Remove grease, old sealant and dusts from mating surfaces
of hub cap and hub to clean, apply water tight sealant ªAº to
cap mating surface evenly, and install cap to hub.
ªAº: Sealant 99000-31090
12) Install wheel.
Tightening Torque
(a): 100 N
.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
13) For vehicle equipped with ABS, perform driving test referring
to ªDRIVING TESTº of ªABS DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLEº in
Section 5E or 5E1.

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FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-21
(1)
(2)
(A)
1. Hydraulic press
1. Hydraulic press Cut off flange
Bush outer diameter
SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM / BUSHINGS
REMOVAL
1) Remove coil spring. Refer to COIL SPRING in this section.
2) Remove control arm bolts and nuts. Then remove control arm.
3) Cut flange part of control arm bush (rubber and steel) with using
care not to damage control arm end surface.
Dimension ªAº: Approx. 6 mm (0.236 in.)
4) Place control arm and special tool on hydraulic press. Set con-
trol arm cutting flange to welded part (1) of the special tool and
control arm joint side to the stepped part (2) of special tool.
CAUTION:
Use special care in driving out control arm bush to press
it vertically.
Or it may cause personally injury.
Special tool
(A): 09951-46020
5) Remove front bushing by using hydraulic press and special
tools, pull out bushing.
Special Tool
(A): 09951-46020
(B): 09924-74510
(C): 09951-16060
6) Remove rear bushing by using hydraulic press and special
tools, pull out bushing.
Special Tool
(A): 09951-46020
(D): 09913-80112
(E): 09925-58210

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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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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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3. Container 1. Plug cap
2. Vinyl tube
1. Bearing retainer
(e)
(f)
(g)
REAR SUSPENSION 3E-21
16) Apply sealant to mating surface of bearing retainer with brake
back plate.
NOTE:
Make sure to remove old sealant before applying it anew.
ªBº: Sealant 99000-31110
17) Install rear axle shaft to rear axle housing and tighten bearing
retainer nuts to specified torque.
NOTE:
When installing rear axle shaft, be careful not to cause
damage to oil seal lip in axle housing.
Tightening Torque
(e): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
18) For vehicle with ABS, tighten wheel speed sensor bolt to speci-
fied torque.
Tightening Torque
(f): 21 N
.m (2.1 kg-m, 15.5 lb-ft)
19) Connect brake pipes to wheel cylinders (right & left) and tighten
brake pipe flare nuts to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(g): 16 N
.m (1.6 kg-m, 11.5 lb-ft)
20) Install brake drum (right & left). For details, refer to SECTION
5C ªBRAKE DRUM INSTALLATIONº.
21) Refill differential gear housing with new specified gear oil. Re-
fer to ªON-VEHICLE SERVICEº in SECTION 7F for refill.
22) Fill reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake system.(For
bleeding operation, see SECTION 5.)

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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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3F-4 WHEELS AND TIRES
Higher than Recommended Pressure Can Cause:
1. Hard ride
2. Tire bruising or carcass damage
3. Rapid tread wear at center of tire
Unequal Pressure on Same Axle Can Cause:
1. Uneven braking
2. Steering lead
3. Reduced handling
4. Swerve on acceleration
Valve caps should be kept on valves to keep dust and
water out.Lower than Recommended Pressure Can Cause:
1. Tire squeal on turns
2. Hard steering
3. Rapid and uneven wear on the edges of the tread
4. Tire rim bruises and rupture
5. Tire cord breakage
6. High tire temperatures
7. Reduced handling
8. High fuel consumption
MAINTENANCE AND MINOR ADJUSTMENTS
WHEEL AND TIRE
Wheel repairs that use welding, heating, or peening are not approved. All damaged wheels should be replaced.
STUDS
If a broken stud is found, see Section 3E (rear) or Section 3D (front) for Note and Replacement procedure.
MATCHED TIRES AND WHEELS
(For vehicle equipped with steel wheels)
Tires and wheels are matchmounted at the assembly plant.
This means that the radially stiffest part of the tire, or ªhigh spotº, is
matched to the smallest radius or ªlow spotº of the wheel.
This is done to provide the smoothest possible ride.
The ªhigh spotº of the tire is originally marked by paint dot on the
outboard sidewall. This paint dot will eventually wash off the tire.
The ªlow spotº of the wheel is originally marked by paint dot on the
wheel rim-flange. Properly assembled, the wheel rims' paint dot
should be aligned with the tires' paint dot as shown in left figure.
Whenever a tire is dismounted from its wheel, it should be re-
mounted so that the tire and wheel are matched. If the tire's paint
dot cannot be located, a line should be scribed on the tire and wheel
before dismounting to assure that it is remounted in the same posi-
tion.
INFLATION OF TIRES
The pressure recommended for any model is carefully calculated to give a satisfactory ride, stability, steering, tread
wear, tire life and resistance to bruises.
Tire pressure, with tires cold, (after vehicle has set for three hours or more, or driven less than one mile) should
be checked monthly or before any extended trip. Set to the specifications on the tire placard located on the side
of instrument panel.
It is normal for tire pressure increase when the tires become hot during driving. Do not bleed or reduce tire pressure
after driving. Bleeding reduces the ªCold Inflation Pressureº.

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3F-6 WHEELS AND TIRES
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
WHEEL
REMOVAL
1) Loosen wheel nuts by approximately 180
(half a rotation).
2) Hoist vehicle.
3) Remove wheel.
NOTE:
Never use heat to loosen tight wheel because application of
heat to wheel can shorten life of wheel and damage wheel
bearings.
INSTALLATION
Wheel nuts must be tightened in sequence and to proper torque to
avoid bending wheel or brake drum or disc as in figure.
NOTE:
Before installing wheels, remove any build-up of corrosion on
wheel mounting surface and brake drum or disc mounting sur-
face by scraping and wire brushing. Installing wheels without
good metal-to-metal contact at mounting surfaces can cause
wheel nuts to loosen, which can later allow wheel to come off
while vehicle is moving.
Tightening Torque
(a): 100 N
.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)