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General Precautions
The WARNING and CAUTION below describe some general precautions that you should observe when servic-
ing a vehicle. These general precautions apply to many of the service procedures described in this manual, and
they will not necessarily be repeated with each procedure to which they apply.
Before starting any service work, cover fenders, seats
and any other parts that are likely to get scratched or
stained during servicing. Also, be aware that what you
wear (e.g, buttons) may cause damage to the vehicle’s
finish.
When performing service to electrical parts that does
not require use of battery power, disconnect the nega-
tive cable of the battery. WARNING:
Whenever raising a vehicle for service, be sure to follow the instructions under “Vehicle Lifting
Points” in this section.
When it is necessary to do service work with the engine running, make sure that the parking brake
is set fully and the transmission is in Neutral (for manual transmission vehicles) or Park (for auto-
matic transmission vehicles), Keep hands, hair, clothing, tools, etc. away from the fan and belts
when the engine is running.
When it is necessary to run the engine indoors, make sure that the exhaust gas is forced outdoors.
Do not perform service work in areas where combustible materials can come in contact with a hot
exhaust system. When working with toxic or flammable materials (such as gasoline and refriger-
ant), make sure that the area you work in is well-ventilated.
To avoid getting burned, keep away from hot metal parts such as the radiator, exhaust manifold,
tailpipe, muffler, etc.
New and used engine oil can be hazardous. Children and pets may be harmed by swallowing new or
used oil. Keep new and used oil and used engine oil filters away from children and pets.
Continuous contact with used engine oil has been found to cause [skin] cancer in laboratory ani-
mals. Brief contact with used oil may irritate skin. To minimize your exposure to used engine oil,
wear a long-sleeve shirt and moisture-proof gloves (such as dish washing gloves) when changing
engine oil. If engine oil contacts your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water. Launder any
clothing or rags if wet with oil, recycle or properly dispose of used oil and filters.
Make sure the bonnet is fully closed and latched before driving. If it is not, it can fly up unexpectedly
during driving, obstructing your view and resulting in an accident.
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When removing the battery, be sure to disconnect the
negative cable first and then the positive cable. When
reconnecting 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 reinstalled in the proper order and position.
Whenever you use oil seals, gaskets, packing, O-rings,
locking washers, split pins, self-locking nuts, and cer-
tain 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.
“A”: Sealant 99000-31150
Be sure to use special tools when instructed.
Special tool
(A): 09917-98221
(B): 09916-58210
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Never connect any tester (voltmeter, ohmmeter, or what-
ever) to electronic control unit when its coupler is dis-
connected. Attempt to do it may cause damage to it.
Never connect an ohmmeter to electronic control unit
with its coupler connected to it. Attempt to do it may
cause damage to electronic control unit and sensors.
Be sure to use a specified voltmeter / ohmmeter. Other-
wise, accurate measurements may not be obtained or
personal injury may result.
When taking measurements at electrical connectors
using a tester probe (2), be sure to insert the probe from
the wire harness side (backside) of the connector (1).
When connecting meter probe (2) from terminal side of
coupler (1) because it can’t be connected from harness
side, use extra care not to bend male terminal of coupler
of force its female terminal open for connection.
In case of such coupler as shown connect probe as
shown to avoid opening female terminal.
Never connect probe where male terminal is supposed
to fit.
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 to check for electrical system,
check to make sure that battery voltage is 11V or higher.
Such terminal voltage check at low battery voltage will
lead to erroneous diagnosis.
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Electrical Circuit Inspection Procedure
While there are various electrical circuit inspection methods,
described here is a general method to check its open and short
circuit by using an ohmmeter and a voltmeter.
Open circuit check
Possible causes for the open circuit are as follows. As the cause
is in the connector or terminal in many cases, they need to be
checked particularly carefully.
Loose connection of connector
Poor contact of terminal (due to dirt, corrosion or rust on it,
poor contact tension, entry of foreign object etc.)
Wire harness being open
When checking system circuits including an electronic control unit
such as ECM, TCM, ABS control module, etc., it is important to
perform careful check, starting with items which are easier to
check.
1) Disconnect negative cable from battery
2) Check each connector at both ends of the circuit being
checked for loose connection. Also check lock condition of
connector if equipped with connector lock.
3) Using a test male terminal, check both terminals of the circuit
being checked for contact tension of its female terminal.
Check each terminal visually for poor contact (possibly
caused by dirt, corrosion, rust entry of foreign object, etc.).
At the same time, check to make sure that each terminal is
locked in the connector fully.
4) Using the following continuity check or voltage check proce-
dure, check the wire harness for open circuit and poor con-
nection with its terminals. Locate abnormality, if any.
1. Check contact tension by inserting and removing just for once
1. Looseness of crimping
2. Open
3. Thin wire (single strand of wire)
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Short circuit check (wire harness to ground)
1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2) Disconnect connectors at both ends of the circuit to be
checked.
3) Measure resistance between terminal at one end of circuit
(A-1 terminal in figure) and body ground. If continuity is indi-
cated, it means that there is a short to ground between ter-
minals A-1 and C-1 of the circuit.
4) Disconnect the connector included in circuit (connector B)
and measure resistance between A-1 and body ground.
If continuity is indicated, it means that the circuit is shorted to
the ground between terminals A-1 and B-1.
Intermittent and Poor Connection
Most intermittent are caused by faulty electrical connections or
wiring, although a sticking relay or solenoid can occasionally be at
fault. When checking it for proper connection, perform careful
check of suspect circuits for:
Poor mating of connector halves, or terminals not fully
seated in the connector body (backed out).
Dirt or corrosion on the terminals. The terminals must be
clean and free of any foreign material which could impede
proper terminal contact. However, cleaning the terminal with
a sand paper or the like is prohibited.
Damaged connector body, exposing the terminals to mois-
ture and dirt, as well as not maintaining proper terminal ori-
entation with the component or mating connector. NOTE:
If the circuit to be checked is connected to other parts
(1), disconnect all connectors of those parts.
Otherwise, diagnosis will be misled.
1. To other parts
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Abbreviations May Be Used In This Manual
Abbreviations
AABC
ATDC
API
ATF
ALR
AC
A/T
A/C
ABDC
A/F
A-ELRAnti-lock Brake System
After Top Dead Center
American Petroleum Institute
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Locking Retractor
Alternating Current
Automatic Transmission
Air Conditioning
After Bottom Dead Center
Air Fuel Mixture Ratio
Automatic-Emergency
Locking RetractorEEBCM
ECM
ECT Sensor
EGR
EGRT Sensor
EFE Heater
ELR
EPS
EVAP
EVAP CanisterElectronic Brake Control Module,
ABS Control Module
Engine Control Module
Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor (Water Temp. Sensor,
WTS)
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EGR Temperature Sensor
(Recirculated Exhaust Gas Temp.
Sensor, REGTS)
Early Fuel Evaporation
Heater (Positive Temperature
Coefficient, PTC Heater)
Emergency Locking Retractor
Electronic Power Steering
Evaporative Emission
Evaporative Emission Canister
(Charcoal Canister) BB+
BTDC
BBDCBattery Positive Voltage
Before Top Dead Center
Before Bottom Dead Center
CCKT
CMP Sensor
CO
CPP Switch
CPU
CRSCircuit
Camshaft Position Sensor
(Crank Angle Sensor, CAS)
Carbon Monoxide
Clutch Pedal Position Switch
(Clutch Switch, Clutch Start
Switch)
Central Processing Unit
Child Restraint SystemF 4WD 4 Wheel Drive
GGEN
GNDGenerator
Ground
HHC
HO2SHydrocarbons
Heated Oxygen Sensor
DDC
DLC
DOHC
DOJ
DRL
DTCDirect Current
Data Link Connector
(Assembly Line Diag. Link, ALDL,
Serial Data Link, SDL)
Double Over Head Camshaft
Double Offset Joint
Daytime Running Light
Diagnostic Trouble Code
(Diagnostic Code)IIAC Valve
IAT Sensor
ICM
IG
ISC ActuatorIdle Air Control Valve (Idle Speed
Control Solenoid Valve, ISC
Solenoid Valve)
Intake Air Temperature Sensor
(Air temperature Sensor, ATS)
Immobilizer Control Module
Ignition
Idle Speed Control Actuator
(Motor)
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0A 6F1
0B
0B
6G
1A 6H
1B 6K
37A
3A 7A1
3B1 7B1
3C1 7C1
3D 7D
3E 7E
3F 7F
4A2 8A
4B 8B
8C
58D
5A 8E
5B
5C 9
5E
5E1 10
10A
610B
6-1
6A1
6A2
6A4
6B
6C
6E1
6E2
SECTION 0B
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
CONTENTS
Maintenance Schedule .................................. 0B-2
Maintenance Schedule Under Normal
Driving Conditions ........................................ 0B-2
Maintenance Recommended Under Severe
Driving Conditions ........................................ 0B-4
Maintenance Service...................................... 0B-5
Engine .......................................................... 0B-5
Drive Belt .................................................. 0B-5
Valve Lash................................................ 0B-6
Engine Oil and Filter ................................. 0B-6
Engine Coolant ......................................... 0B-8
Exhaust System ....................................... 0B-8
Ignition System ............................................. 0B-9
Spark Plugs .............................................. 0B-9
Fuel System ................................................. 0B-9
Air Cleaner Filter ...................................... 0B-9
Fuel Lines and Connections ................... 0B-10
Fuel Filter ............................................... 0B-10
Fuel Tank ............................................... 0B-10
Emission Control System ........................... 0B-10
Crankcase Ventilation Hoses and
Connections ........................................... 0B-10
PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation)
Valve ..................................................... 0B-11Fuel Evaporative Emission Control
System ................................................... 0B-11
Chassis and Body ...................................... 0B-11
Clutch ..................................................... 0B-11
Brake Discs and Pads ............................ 0B-11
Brake Drums and Shoes ........................ 0B-12
Brake Hoses and Pipes.......................... 0B-12
Brake Fluid ............................................. 0B-12
Parking Brake Lever and Cable ............. 0B-13
Tires/Wheels .......................................... 0B-13
Suspension System ............................... 0B-14
Propeller Shafts...................................... 0B-15
Manual Transmission Oil........................ 0B-16
Automatic Transmission Fluid ................ 0B-16
Transfer and Differential Oil ................... 0B-17
Steering System ..................................... 0B-18
Steering Knuckle Seal ............................ 0B-18
Power Steering (P/S) System
(if equipped) ........................................... 0B-19
All Hinges, Latches and Locks ............... 0B-19
Final Inspection............................................ 0B-20
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....... 0B-22
WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System:
Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to “Air Bag System Components and Wiring Location View” under
“General Description” in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing ser-
vice on or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and “Ser-
vice Precautions” under “On-Vehicle Service” in air bag system section before performing service
on or around the air bag system components 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.
Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system
may be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
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Maintenance Service
Engine
Drive Belt
WATER PUMP AND GENERATOR DRIVE BELT INSPEC-
TION
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation, wear and cleanli-
ness. If any defect exists, replace.
Check belt for tension.
Water pump and generator belt tension
“a”: 4.5 – 5.5 mm (0.18 – 0.22 in.) deflection under 100 N
(10 kg, 22 lb) pressure
3) If belt is too tight or too loose, adjust it to specification by
adjusting alternator position.
4) Tighten alternator adjusting bolts and pivot bolt.
5) Connect negative cable to battery.
REPLACEMENT
Replace belt. Refer to “Water Pump Belt and Cooling Fan” in Sec-
tion 6B for replacement procedure of pump belt.
POWER STEERING PUMP AND/OR A/C COMPRESSOR
DRIVE BELTS INSPECTION (IF EQUIPPED)
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation, wear and cleanli-
ness. If any defect exists, replace. WARNING:
All inspection and replacement are to be performed with
ENGINE NOT RUNNING.
NOTE:
When replacing belt with a new one, adjust belt tension
to 3 – 4 mm (0.12 – 0.16 in.).