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Equipment manufacture’s recommendations
Radial Tire Lead / Pull DescriptionS6RW0D2401006
“Lead / Pull” is the deviation of the vehicle from a straight
path on a level road even with no pressure on the
steering wheel.
Lead is usually caused by the following conditions.
• Improper tire and wheel alignment.
• Uneven brake assemblies.
• Tire construction.
The way in which a tire is built can produce lead in a
vehicle. An example of this is placement of the belt. Off
center belts on radial tires can cause the tire to develop
a side force while rolling straight down the road. If one
side of the tire has a little larger diameter than the other,
the tire will tend to roll to one side. This will develop a
side force which can produce vehicle lead.
The procedure in the figure (Lead Diagnosis) should be
used to make sure that wheel alignment is not mistaken
for tire lead.
• Part of the lead diagnosis procedure is different from
the proper tire rotation pattern currently in the owner
and service manuals. If a medium to high mileage tire
is moved to the other side of the vehicle, be sure to
check that ride roughness has not developed
• Rear tires will not cause lead.
Balancing Wheels DescriptionS6RW0D2401007
There are two types of wheel and tire balance: static and
dynamic. Static balance, as shown in figure, is the equal
distribution of weight around the wheel. Wheels that are
statically unbalanced cause a bouncing action called
tramp. This condition will eventually cause uneven tire
wear.Dynamic balance, as shown in figure, is the equal
distribution of weight on each side of the wheel
centerline so that when the tire spins there is no
tendency for the assembly to move from side to side.
Wheels that are dynamically unbalanced may cause
shimmy.
Inflate tires to recommended pressure
Road test vehicle on level unrouned road in both directions
Switch front tires side to side and road test again
Lead corrected,
if roughness results, replace tiresLeads in same directionLeads reverses direction
Put tires back in original position
and check alignmentInstall a known-good tire on one front side
Lead remains install a known-good
tire in place of other front tire
Lead remains known-good tires are not goodLead corrected replace tire
Lead corrected replace tire
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1. Heavy spot wheel tramp [A]: Before correction
2. Balance weights addition point [B]: Corrective weights
3. C/L of spindle
1. Heavy spot wheel shimmy [C]: Before correction
2. Balance weights addition point [D]: Corrective weights
3. C/L of spindle
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Repair Instructions
Wheel Discs InspectionS6RW0D2406006
Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and cracks.
A disc in badly damaged condition must be replaced.
Wheel Balance Inspection and AdjustmentS6RW0D2406001
Refer to “Balancing Wheels Description”.
Deposits of mud, etc. must be cleaned from inside of rim.
WARNING!
Stones should be removed from the tread in
order to avoid operator injury during spin
balancing and to obtain good balance.
Each tire should be inspected for any damage, then
balanced according to equipment manufacturer’s
recommendation.
Off-Vehicle Balancing
Most electronic off-vehicle balancers are more accurate
than the on-vehicle spin balancers. They are easy to use
and give a dynamic (two plane) balance. Although they
do not correct for drum or disc unbalance as does on-
vehicle spin balancing, this is overcome by their
accuracy, usually to within 1/8 ounce.
On-Vehicle Balancing
On-vehicle balancing methods vary with equipment and
tool manufacturers. Be sure to follow each
manufacturer’s instructions during balancing operation.
WARNING!
Wheel spin should be limited to 55 km/h (35
mph) as indicated on speedometer.
This limit is necessary because speedometer
only indicates one-half of actual wheel speed
when one drive wheel is spinning and the
other drive wheel is stopped.
Unless care is taken in limiting drive wheel
spin, spinning wheel can reach excessive
speeds. This can result in possible tire
disintegration or differential failure, which
could cause serious personal injury or
extensive vehicle damage.
CAUTION!
For vehicle equipped with ABS, using on-
vehicle balancing method with ignition
switch ON may set malfunction diagnostic
trouble code (DTC) of ABS even when system
is in good condition.
Never turn ignition switch ON while spinning
wheel.
Tire RotationS6RW0D2406002
To equalize wear, rotate tires periodically as shown in
figure.
Refer to “Wheel (with Tire) Removal and Installation”.
F: Forward
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Wheel (with Tire) Removal and InstallationS6RW0D2406003
Removal
CAUTION!
Never use heat to loosen tight wheel because
the application of heat to wheel causes the
wheel life shorter and the wheel bearing
damage.
1) Loosen wheel nuts by approximately 180° (half a
rotation).
2) Hoist vehicle.
3) Make sure that the vehicle will not fall off by trying to
move vehicle body in both ways.
4) Remove wheel nuts except one.
5) Support the wheel and/or tire not to drop the wheel
and then remove the nut left with the wheel.
Installation
For installation, reverse removal procedure, noting the
following.
• Wheel nuts must be tightened in sequence and to
specified torque to avoid bending wheel or brake disc
or drum as shown in the figure.
NOTE
Before installing wheels, remove any build-
up of corrosion on wheel mounting surface
and brake disc or drum mounting surface by
scraping and wire brushing. Installing wheels
without good metal-to-metal contact at
mounting surfaces can cause wheel bolts to
loosen, which can later allow a wheel to
come off while vehicle is moving.
Tightening order
“1” – “2” – “3” – “4” – “5”
Tightening torque
Wheel nut (a): 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
Tire Mounting and DismountingS6RW0D2406004
WARNING!
Do not stand over tire when inflating. Bead
may break when bead snaps over rim’s safety
hump and cause serious personal injury.
Do not exceed specified pressure when
inflating. If specified pressure will not seat
beads, deflate, re-lubricate and reinflate.
Over inflation may cause bead to break and
cause serious personal injury.
Use a tire changing machine to mount or dismount tires.
Follow equipment manufacturer’s instructions. Do not
use hand tools or tire irons alone to change tires as they
may damage tire beads or wheel rim.
Rim bead seats should be cleaned with a wire brush or
coarse steel wool to remove lubricants, old rubber and
light rust. Before mounting or dismounting a tire, bead
area should be well lubricated with approved tire
lubricant.
After mounting, inflate 330 kPa (47.9 psi) pressure so
that beads are completely seated. Then adjust pressure
to specified shown in the tire placard.
Tire RepairS6RW0D2406005
There are many different materials and techniques on
the market to repair tires. As not all of these work on all
types of tires, tire manufacturers have published detailed
instructions on how and when to repair tires. These
instructions can be obtained from each tire
manufacturer.
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Section 3
CONTENTS
Driveline / Axle
Precautions ................................................. 3-1
Precautions............................................................. 3-1
Precautions on Driveline / Axle ............................. 3-1
Drive Shaft / Axle ..................................... 3A-1
Front ......................................................................... 3A-1
General Description ............................................. 3A-1
Front Drive Shaft Construction ............................ 3A-1
Component Location ........................................... 3A-1
Front Drive Shaft Assembly Components
Location ............................................................ 3A-1
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ............ 3A-2
Front Drive Shaft Symptom Diagnosis ................ 3A-2
Repair Instructions .............................................. 3A-2
Front Drive Shaft Components ........................... 3A-2
Front Drive Shaft Assembly On-Vehicle
Inspection.......................................................... 3A-3
Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation ......................................................... 3A-3
Front Drive Shaft Disassembly and
Reassembly ...................................................... 3A-4
Center Shaft and Center Bearing Support
Disassembly and Reassembly (If Equipped) .. 3A-12
Specifications..................................................... 3A-13
Tightening Torque Specifications ...................... 3A-13
Special Tools and Equipment ........................... 3A-14
Recommended Service Material ....................... 3A-14
Special Tool ...................................................... 3A-14
Rear ........................................................................ 3A-15
General Description ........................................... 3A-15
Rear Drive Shaft Construction .......................... 3A-15
Repair Instructions ............................................ 3A-15
Rear Drive Shaft Components .......................... 3A-15
Rear Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation ....................................................... 3A-16
Rear Drive Shaft Disassembly and
Reassembly .................................................... 3A-16
Specifications..................................................... 3A-18
Tightening Torque Specifications ...................... 3A-18
Special Tools and Equipment ........................... 3A-18
Recommended Service Material ....................... 3A-18
Special Tool ...................................................... 3A-18
Differential ................................................ 3B-1
Precautions...........................................................3B-1
Precaution for Rear Differential Oil Leakage....... 3B-1
Precautions in Diagnosing Trouble ..................... 3B-1
General Description .............................................3B-2
Rear Differential Description ............................... 3B-2
Coupling Description ........................................... 3B-2
4WD Control System Components ..................... 3B-3
4WD Control System Description........................ 3B-4
Function of 4WD Control System Component .... 3B-4
4WD Control System Wiring Circuit Diagram...... 3B-5
Terminal Arrangement of 4WD Control
Module .............................................................. 3B-5
Input / Output Signal Table of 4WD Control
Module .............................................................. 3B-6
On-Board Diagnostic System Description ........... 3B-6
CAN Communication System Description........... 3B-7
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ............3B-8
4WD Control System Check ............................... 3B-8
4WD Position Indicator Operation Check.......... 3B-10
4WD Control System Operation Inspection ...... 3B-10
Visual Inspection ............................................... 3B-11
DTC Check........................................................ 3B-11
DTC Clearance ................................................. 3B-11
DTC Table ......................................................... 3B-12
Fail-Safe Table .................................................. 3B-12
Scan Tool Data ................................................. 3B-13
Rear Differential Symptom Diagnosis ............... 3B-14
4WD Control Symptom Diagnosis..................... 3B-14
4WD Position Indicator Does Not Come ON at
Ignition Switch ON but Engine Stops .............. 3B-15
4WD Position Indicator Remains ON Steady
at Ignition Switch ON....................................... 3B-16
DTC C1240: 4WD Control Module Power
Supply Circuit Malfunction............................... 3B-17
DTC C1243: Internal Circuit Malfunction of
4WD Control Module ....................................... 3B-18
DTC C1250: Coupling Air Temperature
Sensor Circuit Open ........................................ 3B-19
DTC C1251: Coupling Air Temperature
Sensor Circuit Short ........................................ 3B-21
DTC C1252: Coupling Assembly Circuit Open .. 3B-22
DTC C1253: Coupling Assembly Circuit Short .. 3B-24
DTC C1254: 2WD/4WD Switch Malfunction ..... 3B-25
DTC U0073: Control Module Communication
Bus Off ............................................................ 3B-27

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Driveline / Axle
Precautions
Precautions
Precautions on Driveline / AxleS6RW0D3000001
Precaution for Rear Differential Oil Leakage
Refer to “Precaution for Rear Differential Oil Leakage in Section 3B”.
Precaution in Diagnosing Trouble
Refer to “Precautions in Diagnosing Trouble in Section 3B”.
Precaution on CAN Troubleshooting
Refer to “Precaution on CAN Troubleshooting in Section 1A”.

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Driveline / Axle
Drive Shaft / Axle
Front
General Description
Front Drive Shaft ConstructionS6RW0D3111001
A constant velocity ball joint is used on the wheel side of both right and left side drive shaft assemblies. For A/T
vehicle, a tripod type constant velocity joint is used on the differential side and center shaft side. For M/T vehicle, a
double offset type constant velocity joint (DOJ) is used on the differential side and center shaft side. The drive shaft
can slide through the tripod joint or the double offset joint (DOJ) in the extension/contraction direction.
Component Location
Front Drive Shaft Assembly Components LocationS6RW0D3113001
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1. To transaxle 7. Wheel nut : 200 N⋅m (20.0 kgf-m, 145.0 lb-ft)
2. Drive shaft assembly 8. Center shaft assembly (if equipped) : 85 N⋅m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
3. Tie-rod end 9. Center bearing support bolts (if equipped) : 55 N⋅m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
4. Tie-rod end nut 10. Washer : Do not reuse.
5. Ball stud bolt : 45 N⋅m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
6. Drive shaft nut
: After tightening nut to specified torque,
caulk nut securely.:60 N⋅m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lb-ft)

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Driveline / Axle
Differential
Precautions
Precaution for Rear Differential Oil LeakageS6RW0D3200001
Whenever vehicle is hoisted for any other service work than oil change, also be sure to check for oil leakage.
Precautions in Diagnosing TroubleS6RW0D3200002
• Do not disconnect the following parts before confirming diagnostic information (DTC, etc.) stored in 4WD control
module memory. These actions will erase memorized information in 4WD control module memory.
– Disconnection of coupler from 4WD control module
– Disconnection of battery cable from battery
– Disconnection of ground wire harness of 4WD control module
– Disconnect main fuse from fuse box
• Diagnostic information stored in 4WD control module memory can be cleared as well as checked by using SUZUKI
scan tool. Before using scan tool, read its Operator’s (Instruction) Manual carefully to have good understanding as
to what functions are available and how to use it.
• Be sure to read “Precautions for Electrical Circuit Service:” before inspection and observe what is written there.

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General Description
Rear Differential DescriptionS6RW0D3201001
The differential assembly uses a hypoid bevel pinion and gear.
The differential assembly is decisive in that the drive power is concentrated there. Therefore, use of genuine parts and
specified torque is compulsory. Further, because of sliding tooth meshing with high pressure between hypoid bevel
pinion and gear, it is mandatory to lubricate them by hypoid gear oil.
Coupling DescriptionS6RW0D3201002
Coupling is installed in the forward of Rear differential. The road situation and driving are judged with 4WD control
module based on information from sensor and each control module, and the distribution of driving force of the front
and rear wheel has been changed by controlling the current to coupling. Coupling air temperature sensor is installed in
coupling case and measures the temperature in coupling.
4WD system has three driving positions (2WD, 4WD-auto, 4WD-lock). The position corresponding to the running
situation can be selected by 2WD/4WD switch.
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1. Companion flange 5. Drive bevel pinion (hypoid gear) 9. Differential pinion
2. Coupling case 6. Differential case 10. Drive bevel gear (hypoid gear)
3. Coupling assembly 7. Differential cover
4. Differential carrier 8. Differential side gear