2006 SUZUKI SWIFT Brake

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5) Remove brake hose mounting bolt (1) and remove brake hose (2) from bracket and then wheel speed
sensor harness (3) from strut bracket as shown in
figure.
6) Remove strut bracket bolts and nuts (4).
7) Remove strut rod cap.
8) Remove strut nut (1), and remove rebound stopper (2).
NOTE
Hold strut by hand so th at it will not fall off.

9) Remove strut assembly.
Installation
Install strut assembly by reversing removal procedure,
noting the following instructions.
CAUTION!
Never reuse strut bracket nuts.
Nuts are pre-coated with friction stabilizer.
Be sure to replace pre-coated nut with a new
one, or nut may loosen.

• Insert bolts in such direction as shown in figure.
• Tighten all fasteners to specified torque. Tightening torque
Strut bracket nut (a): 90 N·m (9.0 kgf-m, 65.5 lb-ft)
Brake hose mounting bolt (c): 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m,
18.0 lb-ft)
Stabilizer joint nut (d): 50 N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.5 lb-
ft)
• Lower hoist and vehicle in unloaded condition, tighten strut nut (b) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Strut nut (b): 50 N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
• Install windshield wiper arms with blades referring to
“Windshield Wiper Removal and Installation in
Section 9D”.
NOTE
• Don’t twist brake hose and wheel speed sensor harness when installing them.
• Install wheel speed sensor harness (1) which marking (2) in figure is placed to
open hook side of the bracket.

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2
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(d) (a)
(b)
(c)
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Front Wheel Hub and Steering Knuckle ComponentsS7RS0B2206006
Front Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle and Wheel
Bearing Removal and Installation
S7RS0B2206007
CAUTION!
When removing and installing steering
knuckle assembly, be careful not to damage
dust boots of suspension control arm joint
by drive shaft dust cover and brake dust
cover.

Removal1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Uncaulk drive shaft nut.
3) Depress foot brake pedal and hold it. Remove drive shaft nut.
4) Remove brake disc referring to “Front Brake Disc Removal and Installa tion in Section 4B”.
5) Pull out wheel hub (1) with special tools.
Special tool
(A): 09943-17912
(B): 09942-15511
CAUTION!
When wheel hub is removed, replace wheel
bearing with new one.

6) Remove cotter pin and tie-rod end nut, and then disconnect tie-rod end from steering knuckle
referring to “Tie-Rod End Removal and Installation in
Section 6C”.
7) Remove wheel speed sensor (1) from steering knuckle.
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1. Front wheel hub 3. Wheel bearing
: Face grooved rubber seal side to wheel hub. 5. Drive shaft nut
: Calk, after tightening. : 200 N
⋅m (20.0 kgf-m, 145 lb-ft)
2. Circlip 4. Steering knuckle 6. Hub bolt: Do not reuse.
I3RM0A220023-01
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I4RS0B220005-01

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7) Install ball joint bolt (1) and nut (2) from the direction
as shown in figure.
8) Tighten new suspension co ntrol 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)
CAUTION!
Never reuse the removed suspension control
arm ball joint nut.

9) Tighten strut bracket new nuts (3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Strut bracket nut (b): 90 N·m (9.0 kgf-m, 65.5 lb-
ft)
CAUTION!
Never reuse strut bracket nuts.
Nuts are pre-coated with friction stabilizer.
Be use to replace pre-coated nut with a new
one, or may loosen.

10) Install wheel speed sensor (1).
Tightening torque
Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt (a): 11 N·m (
1.1 kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft) 11) Connect tie-rod end to steering knuckle and then
install cotter pin referrin g to “Tie-Rod End Removal
and Installation in Section 6C”.
12) Install brake disc (2) and brake caliper (3).
13) Tighten caliper carrier bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Caliper carrier bolt: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
14) Depress foot brake pedal and hold it there. Tighten new drive shaft nut (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Drive shaft nut (b): 200 N·m (20.0 kgf-m, 145.0
lb-ft)
CAUTION!
Never reuse drive shaft nut (1).

15) Caulk drive shaft nut (1) as shown.
CAUTION!
Be careful not to damage the drive shaft nut
while caulking it. If it is damaged, replace it
with new one.

16) Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
17) After installing, confirm front wheel alignment.F: Vehicle front
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Front Wheel Hub, Disc, Nut and Bearing CheckS7RS0B2206008
• Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and cracks.
A disc in badly damaged condition must be replaced.
• Check rust of installation face inside of wheel disc.
As rust affects adversely, remove it thoroughly.
• Check wheel nuts for tightness and, as necessary, retighten them to specification.
• Check wheel bolt press-fitted into wheel hub for wear, damage, poor thread condition, and looseness.
Replace defective bolt with a new one.
When bolt installation is found loose, replace both bolt
and wheel hub with new ones.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
• Check wear of wheel bearing. When measuring thrust play, apply a dial gauge to wheel hub as shown in
figure.
Front wheel bearing thrust play limit
“a”: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
• Check wheel bearing noise and smooth wheel rotation by rotating wheel in figure.
If defective, replace bearing.
Suspension Control Arm / Bushing Removal
and Installation
S7RS0B2206009
CAUTION!
When removing and installing steering
knuckle assembly, be ca reful not to damage
dust boots of suspension control arm joint
by drive shaft dust cover and brake dust
cover.

Removal
1) Remove suspension contro l arm ball joint bolt (1)
and nut (2).
2) Remove suspension control arm bolts (1).
3) Remove suspension control arm (2).
I7RS0A220010-02
I2RH01220011-01
F: Vehicle front
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I6RS0C220010-02

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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)
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2, (a)
1, (a)
5
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I4RS0A220054-01
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Specifications
Tightening Torque SpecificationsS7RS0B2207001
NOTE
The specified tightening torque is also described in the following.
“Front Suspension Construction”
“Front Strut Assembly Components”
“Front Wheel Hub and Steering Knuckle Components”
“Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushings Components”

Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “Fasteners Information in Section 0A”.
Fastening part
Tightening torque
Note
N ⋅mkgf-mlb-ft
Tie-rod end lock nut 454.5 32.5 )
Strut bracket nut 909.0 65.5 ) / )
Brake hose mounting bolt 252.5 18.0 )
Stabilizer joint nut 505.0 36.5 ) / )
Strut nut 505.0 36.5 )
Wheel nut 858.5 61.5 ) / ) / )
Strut support lower nut 505.0 36.5 )
Suspension control arm ball joint nut 606.0 43.5 ) / )
Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt 111.1 8.0 )
Caliper carrier bolt 858.5 61.5 )
Drive shaft nut 200 20.0 145.0)
Suspension control arm front bolt 959.5 68.0 )
Suspension control arm rear bolt 959.5 68.0 )
Stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolt 232.3 17.0 )
Steering gear case mounting No.1 bolt 555.5 40.0 )
Steering gear case mounting No.2 bolt 555.5 40.0 )
Front suspension frame mounting bolt 150 15.0 108.5)
Engine rear mounting bolt 555.5 40.0 )
Steering shaft joint bolt 252.5 18.5 )
Wheel bolt 858.5 61.5 )

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Suspension
Rear Suspension
General Description
Rear Suspension ConstructionS7RS0B2301001
I6RS0C230001-03
A: View A7. Circlip 14. Spindle cap : 90 N⋅m (9.0 kgf-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
1. Rear coil spring 8. Rear trailing arm bolt 15. Wheel hub : 85 N⋅m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
2. Rear spring upper seat 9. Rear shock absorber upper
nut 16. Washer
: 175 N⋅m (17.5 kgf-m, 126.5 lb-ft)
3. Rear shock absorber 10. Rear shock absorber lower nut “F”: Vehicle front : 88 N⋅m (8.8 kgf-m, 64.0 lb-ft)
4. Rear axle 11. Rear spindle bolt “I”: Body inside : Do not reuse.
5. Wheel bearing : Seal side of bearing comes
brake back plate side. 12. Wheel nut
: 73 N⋅m (7.3 kgf-m, 53.0 lb-ft)
6. Brake disc 13. Rear spindle nut
: Caulk spindle nut as shown
“a”. :28 N
⋅m (2.8 kgf-m, 20.0 lb-ft)

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Rear Shock Absorber Bush Removal and
Installation
S7RS0B2306003
Removal1) Remove rear shock absorber referring to “Rear Shock Absorber Remova l and Installation”.
2) Remove rear shock absorber bushes (1).
Installation 1) Install rear shock absorber bushes (1).
NOTE
For proper installing direction of shock
absorber bushes (1), refer to the figure.

2) Install rear shock absorber referring to “Rear Shock Absorber Removal and Installation”.
Rear Shock Absorber Bush InspectionS7RS0B2306004
Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage. Replace any
defective parts.
Rear Coil Spring Removal and InstallationS7RS0B2306005
Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheels.
2) Support rear axle (1) by using two floor jacks (2) to prevent it from lowering.
3) Detach shock absorbers (1) lower side (right & left) from rear axle.
4) Lower rear axle gradually as far down as the coil spring (2) can be removed.
CAUTION!
Be careful not to lowe r rear axle down too
much.
It may cause damage to brake flexible hose,
wheel speed sensor lead wire and parking
brake cable.

5) Remove coil spring (2).
2. Body panel
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I4RS0A230006-01
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I4RS0A230007-01
I4RS0A230008-01
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I6RS0C230006-01
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I4RS0A230010-01