2006 SUZUKI SWIFT Adjust

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Front Wheel Alignment ConstructionS7RS0B2201002
Among factors for front wheel alignment, only toe setting
can be adjusted. Camber and caster are not adjustable.
Therefore, should camber or caster be out of
specification due to the damage caused by hazardous
road conditions or collision, whether the damage is in
body or in suspension should be determined and
damaged body should be repaired or damaged
suspension should be replaced.
Preliminary Checks Prior to Adjustment Front Wheel
Alignment
Steering and vibration complaints are not always the
result of improper wheel alignment. An additional item to
be checked is the possibility of tire lead due to worn or
improperly manufactured tires. “Lead” is the vehicle
deviation from a straight path on a level road without
hand pressure on the steering wheel. Refer to “Radial
Tire Lead / Pull Description in Section 2D” in order to
determine if the vehicle has a tire lead problem. Before
making any adjustment affecting wheel alignment, the
following checks and inspections should be made to
ensure correctness of alignment readings and alignment
adjustments:
• Check all tires for proper inflation pressures and approximately the same tread wear. • Check for loose of ball join
ts. Check tie-rod ends; if
excessive looseness is noted, it must be corrected
before adjusting.
• Check for run-out of wheels and tires.
• Check vehicle trim heights; if it is out of limit and a
correction is needed, it must be done before adjusting
toe.
• Check for loose of suspension control arms.
• Check for loose or missin g stabilizer bar attachments.
• Consideration must be given to excess loads, such as
tool boxes. If this excess load is normally carried in
vehicle, it should remain in vehicle during alignment
checks.
• Consider condition of equipment being used to check alignment and follow manufa cturer’s instructions.
• Regardless of equipment used to check alignment, vehicle must be placed on a level surface.
NOTE
To prevent possible incorrect reading of toe,
camber or caster, vehicle front and rear end
must be moved up and down a few times
before inspection.

Repair Instructions
Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and
Adjustment
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Toe Inspection and Adjustment
Preparation for toe inspection and adjustment.
• Place vehicle in unloaded state on level surface.
• Set steering wheel in straight state.
• Check that inflation pressure of each tire is adjusted properly and wheel is free from deflection.
• Check that each suspension part is free from bend, dent, wear or damage in any other form.
• Check that ground clearance at the right and left is just about the same.
Inspection
Measure toe using toe-in gauge (1).
If toe is out of specified value, adjust it at the tie-rod. Front toe (total) “b”-“a”
: 0 + 1.0 / – 0.5 mm (0 + 0.0394 / – 0.0197 in.)
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“a”
“c”
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Adjustment1) Loosen right and left tie-rod end lock nuts (1) first.
2) Rotate right and left tie-rods (2) by the same amount to align toe to specification. In this adjustment, the
lengths “A” of both right and left tie-rod should be
equal.
NOTE
Before rotating tie-rods (2), apply grease
between tie-rods and rack boots so that
boots won’t be twisted.

3) After adjustment, tighten lock nuts (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie-rod end lock nut (a): 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-
ft)
NOTE
Make sure that rack boots are not twisted.

Camber and Caster Check
Check camber and caster by camber caster kingpin
gauge (1) and turning radius gauge (2).
If measured value is out of specified value, check
following items for damage, deformation and crack.
• Strut and component
• Suspension control arm and bush
• Suspension frame
• Wheel hub, steering knuckle or wheel bearing
• Vehicle body Front camber “a”
: 0
± 1°
Front caster “b”
: 5 °12’ ± 2°
NOTE
Front camber and caster are not adjustable.

Steering Angle Check and Adjustment
When tie-rod or tie-rod end was replaced, check toe and
then also steering angle with turning radius gauge.
If measured value is out of specified value, perform
inspection and adjustment of toe.
Steering angle
Inside: 33.8 ° ± 3 °
Outside: 29.8 ° (Reference)
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[B]: Caster (Side view) T: Center line of wheel
F: Forward
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[A]
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3) Install bump stopper onto strut rod. For installing
direction, refer to the figure in “Front Suspension
Construction”.
4) Pull strut rod as far up as possible and use care not to allow it to re tract into strut.
5) Install spring seat on coil spring and then spring upper seat (1) aligning “OUT” mark (3) on spring
upper seat and center of strut bracket (2).
6) Install strut bearing (3), strut support (2) and strut
support lower nut (1) in this sequence.
Tighten strut support lower nut (1) to specified
torque.
When tightening strut support lower nut, hold stud
with special tools.
Special tool
(A): 09900–00411 socket
(B): 09900–00414 6 mm
Tightening torque
Strut support lower nut (a): 50 N·m (5.0 kgf-m,
36.5 lb-ft)Front Strut Assembly CheckS7RS0B2206005
• Inspect strut for oil leakage, damage or deformation.
• If defect is found, replace strut as an assembly unit, because it can not be disassembled.
• Inspect strut function re ferring to the following
procedures:
1) Check and adjust tire pressures as specified.
2) Bounce vehicle body up and down 3 or 4 times continuously by pushing front end of the vehicle side
body to check strut.
Also, note how many times vehicle body rebounds to
stop after force application.
3) Repeat the same procedure to the other strut to confirm that the both side struts equally respond.
If conditions of struts are in doubt, compare them with
known-good vehicle or strut.
• Inspect bearing for wear, abnormal noise or gripping. If defective, replace.
• Inspect coil spring seat for cracks or deformation.
If defective, replace.
• Inspect bump stopper for deterioration. If defective, replace.
• Inspect rebound stopper and strut mount for wear, cracks or deformation.
If defective, replace.
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Installation1) Install suspension control arm as shown but tighten new suspension contro l arm bolts (1) only
temporarily.
2) Install suspensi on control arm ball joint to steering
knuckle. Align ball stud gr oove with steering knuckle
bolt hole. Then install su spension control arm ball
joint bolt (1) from the direction as shown in figure.
Tighten new suspension cont rol arm ball joint nut (2)
to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Suspension control arm ball joint nut (a): 60
N·m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
3) Lower hoist and vehicle in unloaded condition, tighten new suspension control arm front bolt and
suspension control arm rear bolt to specified torque.
CAUTION!
Never reuse suspension control arm front
and rear mounting bolts.
Bolts are pre-coated with friction stabilizer.
Be sure to replace pre-coated bolt with a new
one, or bolt may loosen.

Tightening torque
Suspension control arm front bolt (a): 95 N·m (
9.5 kgf-m, 68.0 lb-ft)
Suspension control arm re ar bolt (b): 95 N·m (
9.5 kgf-m, 68.0 lb-ft)
4) Confirm front wheel alignment referring to “Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment”.
Suspension Control Arm / Bushing
Disassembly and Assembly
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Disassembly
1) Cut off bushing flange (rubber) (1) with knife.
2) Push out bushing by using hydraulic press (2) and special tools.
Special tool
(A): 09943–76310
(B): 09913–75821
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13) Install suspension control arm referring to
“Suspension Control Arm / Bushing Removal and
Installation”.
14) Connect couplers of torque sensor and P/S motor.
15) Connect tie-rod ends to knuckles (right & left) and then install cotter pins referring to “Tie-Rod End
Removal and Installa tion in Section 6C”.
16) Be sure that steering wheel and brake discs (right & left) are all straight-ahead position and then insert
steering lower shaft (5) into steering pinion shaft (3)
with matching marks (4).
17) Tighten steering shaft joint lower bolt (1) and upper bolt (2) to specified torque (Lower side first and then
upper side).
Tightening torque
Steering shaft joint bolt (a): 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m,
18.5 lb-ft)
18) Install both wheels and tighten wheel bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel bolt: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
19) Lower hoist.
20) Check toe setting. Adjust as required refer to “Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment”.
Front Suspension Frame CheckS7RS0B2206016
Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.
If defective, replace.
Front Stabilizer Bar, Bushing and/or Joint
Check
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Stabilizer Bar
Inspect for damage or deformation.
If defective, replace.
Stabilizer Bushing
Inspect for damage, wear or deterioration.
If defective, replace.
Stabilizer Joint
1) Check for smooth rotation.
2) Check damages of ball stud.
3) Check damages of dust cover.
NOTE
Stabilizer joint (1) cannot be disassembled.

If there is any damage to either parts, stabilizer joint
assembly must be replaced as a complete unit.
Front Suspension Fasteners CheckS7RS0B2206018
Check each bolt and nut fastening suspension parts for
tightness. Tighten loose one, if any, to specified torque,
referring to “Front Suspension Construction”.
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4
1, (a)
3
2, (a)
1, (a)
5
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Repair Instructions
Rear Wheel Alignment InspectionS7RS0B2306017
Measure toe and camber referring to “Front Wheel
Alignment Inspection and Adjustment in Section 2B”.
NOTE
Rear suspension is not adjustable structure.

Rear toe (total)
: IN 3.8 ± 3.8 mm (IN 0.1969 ± 0.1969 in)
Rear camber
: –1 ° ± 1
If measured value is out of specified value, check
following items for damage, deformation and crack.
• Rear axle (torsion beam)
• Spindle, wheel hub or wheel bearing
• Vehicle body
Rear Shock Absorber Removal and InstallationS7RS0B2306001
Removal 1) Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheels.
2) Remove tail end member trim (1) and quarter inner trim (2).
3) Support rear axle by using floor jack to prevent it from lowering.
4) Remove shock absorber lower nut.
5) Remove shock absorber upper nut. Then remove shock absorber, a pair of upper washers and lower
washer. Installation
1) Install shock absorber (1), a pair of upper washers (2) and lower washer.
Tighten new rear shock absorber upper nut (4) and
lower nut temporarily at this step.
CAUTION!
Never reuse the removed rear shock
absorber upper nut.

NOTE
A pair of upper washers (2) are installed as
shown in figure.

3. Clip
3
3 2
3
1
3
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12) Fill reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake system. For bleeding operation, see “Air Bleeding of
Brake System in Section 4A”.
13) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
14) Adjust parking brake cable. For adjustment, refer to “Parking Brake Inspection and Adjustment in Section
4D”.
15) Lower hoist and bounce vehicle up and down several times to stabilize suspension.
16) Tighten shock ab sorber lower nuts (1) and trailing
arm bolts (2) to specified torque.
NOTE
When tightening these nuts and bolts, be
sure that vehicle is not on hoist and in
unloaded condition.

Tightening torque
Rear shock absorber lower nut (a): 90 N·m (9.0
kgf-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
Trailing arm bolt (b): 73 N·m (7.3 kgf-m, 53.0 lb-
ft)
17) Perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake).
18) Check each installed part for fluid leakage.
Trailing Arm, Rear Axle and Coil Spring
Inspection
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• Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.
• Inspect bushing for damage, wear or breakage.
Replace any defective part.
Rear Axle Bush InspectionS7RS0B2306010
Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage. Replace any
defective part.
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2, (b)
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• Check noise and smooth rotation of wheel by rotating wheel. If it is defect ive, replace bearing.
Spindle Removal and InstallationS7RS0B2306014
Removal
1) Remove rear brake caliper assembly and brake disc. For details, refer to Step 2) to 4) of “Removal” under
“Rear Brake Disc Removal and Installation in
Section 4C”.
2) Remove rear wheel hub. For details, refer to Step 3) to 5) of “Removal” under “Rear Wheel Hub Removal
and Installation”.
3) Disconnect wheel speed sensor (1).
4) Remove brake disc dust cover (2) and spindle (3) from rear axle. Installation
1) Install brake disc dust cover (1), spindle (2) and new spindle bolts (3) and then tighten spindle bolts to
specified torque.
CAUTION!
Never reuse the removed rear spindle bolts.
Bolts are pre-coated wi th friction stabilizer.
Be sure to replace pre-coated bolt with a new
one, or bolt may loosen.

Tightening torque
Rear spindle bolt (a): 88 N·m (8.8 kgf-m, 64.0 lb-
ft)
2) Connect wheel speed sensor (4) and tighten wheel speed sensor bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel speed sensor bolt (b): 11 N·m (1.1 kgf-m,
8.0 lb-ft)
3) Install rear wheel hub re ferring to “Rear Wheel Hub
Removal and Installation”.
4) Install brake disc and rear brake caliper assembly referring to “Rear Brake Disc Removal and
Installation in Section 4C”.
5) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
6) Adjust parking brake cable. For adjustment, see “Parking Brake Inspection and Adjustment in Section
4D”.
7) Perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake).
8) Check each installed part for fluid leakage.
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