2006 SUZUKI SX4 Suspension

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Brakes Symptom DiagnosisS6RW0D4104002
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Not enough braking forceBrake oil leakage from brake linesLocate leaking point and repair.
Brake disc or pad stained with oilClean or replace.
Overheated brakesDetermine cause and repair.
Poor contact of shoes on brake drumRepair for proper contact.
Brake shoe stained with oil or wet with
waterReplace.
Badly worn brake padReplace.
Defective wheel cylindersRepair or replace.
Malfunctioning caliper assemblyRepair or replace.
Malfunctioning brake boosterCheck system and replace as necessary.
Malfunctioning brake master cylinderCheck system and replace as necessary.
Air in systemBleed system.
Malfunctioning ABSCheck system and replace as necessary.
Brake pull (Brakes not
working in unison)Pad, disc, shoe and/or drum are wet
with water or stained with oil in some
brakesClean or replace.
Drum-to-shoe clearance out of
adjustment in some brakes
(Malfunctioning auto adjusting
mechanism) Check for inoperative auto adjusting
mechanism.
Disc and/or drum are out of round in
some brakesReplace.
Tires are inflated unequallyInflate equally.
Malfunction in wheel cylinders (rear
drum brake model)Repair or replace.
Disturbed front wheel alignmentAdjust as prescribed.
Unmatched tires on same axleTires with approximately the same amount of
tread should be used on the same axle.
Restricted brake pipes or hosesCheck for soft hoses and damaged lines.
Replace with new hoses and new double-
walled steel brake tubing.
Malfunctioning caliper assemblyCheck for stuck or sluggish pistons and proper
lubrication of caliper slide pin.
Caliper should slide.
Loose suspension partsCheck all suspension mountings.
Loose calipersCheck and torque bolts to specifications.
Noise (high pitched
squeak without brake
applied)Contact wear indicator to brake discReplace brake pad.
Worn rear brake shoeReplace brake shoe.
Excessive pedal travel
(Pedal stroke too large)Partial brake system failureCheck brake systems and repair as necessary.
Brake fluid leakingRepair the leaking point, and bleed air.
Air in system (soft / spongy pedal)Bleed system.
Rear brake system not adjusted
(malfunctioning auto adjusting
mechanism)Repair auto adjusting mechanism.
Adjust rear brakes.
Bent brake shoesReplace brake shoes.
Brake locked Malfunctioning ABSCheck system referring to “ABS Check in
Section 4E”.

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• Check to make sure that flexible hose doesn’t contact
any part of suspension, both in extreme right and
extreme left turn conditions. If it does at any point,
remove and correct. Fill and maintain brake fluid level
in reservoir.
• Bleed brake system. Refer to “Air Bleeding of Brake
System”.
• Perform brake test and check installed part for fluid
leakage.
Rear Brake Hose / Pipe Removal and
Installation
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CAUTION!
Do not allow brake fluid to get on painted
surfaces. Painted surfaces will be damaged
by brake fluid, flush it with water immediately
if any fluid is spilled.

Removal
1) Raise and support vehicle properly. Remove tire and
wheel.
2) Clean dirt and foreign material from both flexible
hose end and pipe end fittings.
3) Drain brake fluid in reservoir.
4) Remove brake flexible hose or pipe.
Installation
Reverse brake flexible hose removal procedure, noting
the following.
• Install clamps and tighten nuts referring to “Rear
Brake Hose / Pipe Construction”.
• Fill and maintain brake fluid level in reservoir.
• Bleed brake system. Refer to “Air Bleeding of Brake
System”.
• Perform brake test and check each installed part for
fluid leakage.
• When installing hose, make sure that it has no twist or
kink.
Brake Hose and Pipe InspectionS6RW0D4106009
Hose
The brake hose assembly should be checked for road
hazard damage, for cracks and chafing of outer cover,
for leaks and blisters. A light and mirror may be needed
for an adequate inspection. If any above conditions are
observed on brake hose, it is necessary to replace it.
Pipe
Inspect the pipe for damage, cracks, dents and
corrosion. If any defect is found, replace it.
2. Location mark
3. Outside of vehicle
4. Inside of vehicle
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5A-18 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle:
Step 2. DTC / Freeze Frame Data Check, Record and
Clearance
First, referring to “DTC Check”, check DTC and pending
DTC. If DTC exists, print or write down DTC and freeze
frame data and then clear malfunction DTC(s) by
referring to “DTC Clearance”. Malfunction DTC indicates
malfunction in the system but it is not possible to know
from it whether the malfunction is occurring now or it
occurred in the past and normal condition has been
restored. In order to know that, check symptom in
question according to Step 5 and then recheck DTC
according to Step 6.
Diagnosing a trouble based on the DTC in this step only
or failure to clear the DTC in this step may result in an
faulty diagnosis, trouble diagnosis of a normal circuit or
difficulty in troubleshooting which is otherwise
unnecessary.
Step 3 and 4. Visual Inspection
As a preliminary step, be sure to perform visual check of
the items that support proper function of the engine and
automatic transaxle referring to “Visual Inspection”.
Step 5. Trouble Symptom Confirmation
Check trouble symptoms based on information obtained
in “Step 1. Customer Complaint Analysis: ” and “Step 2.
DTC / Freeze Frame Data Check, Record and
Clearance: ”.
Also, reconfirm DTC according to “DTC Confirmation
Procedure” described in each DTC flow.
Step 6 and 7. Rechecking and Record of DTC and
Freeze Frame Data
Refer to “DTC Check” for checking procedure.Step 8. A/T Basic Check and A/T Symptom
Diagnosis
Perform basic check of A/T according to “A/T Basic
Check” first. When the end of the flow has been reached,
check the parts of the system suspected as a possible
cause referring to “A/T Symptom Diagnosis” and based
on symptoms appearing on the vehicle (symptoms
obtained through steps of customer complaint analysis,
trouble symptom confirmation and/or A/T basic check)
and repair or replace faulty parts, if any.
Step 9. Troubleshooting for DTC
Based on the DTC indicated in Step 6 / 7 and referring to
“applicable DTC flow”, locate the cause of the trouble,
namely in a sensor, switch, wire harness, connector,
actuator, TCM or other part and repair or replace faulty
parts.
Step 10. Check for Intermittent Problem
Check parts where an intermittent trouble is easy to
occur (e.g. wire harness, connector, etc.), referring to
“Intermittent and Poor Connection Inspection in Section
00” and related circuit of DTC recorded in Step 2.
Step 11. Final Confirmation Test
Confirm that the problem symptom has gone and the
vehicle is free from any abnormal conditions. If what has
been repaired is related to the malfunction DTC, clear
the DTC once and check to ensure that no malfunction
DTC is indicated.
Visual InspectionS6RW0D5104002
Visually check the following parts and systems.
Inspection item Referring
• A/T fluid ----- level, leakage, color “Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level Inspection in
Section 0B”
• A/T fluid hoses ----- disconnection, looseness, deterioration “A/T Fluid Cooler Hoses Replacement”
• Throttle cable (if equipped) ----- play (under warm engine),
installation
• A/T select cable ----- installation “Select Cable Removal and Installation”
• Engine oil ----- level, leakage “Engine Oil and Filter Change in Section 0B”
• Engine coolant ----- level, leakage “Engine Coolant Change in Section 0B”
• Engine mountings ----- play, looseness, damage “Engine Assembly Removal and Installation in
Section 1D”
• Suspension ----- play, looseness “Suspension, Wheels and Tires Symptom
Diagnosis in Section 2A”
• Drive shafts ----- damage “Front Drive Shaft Assembly On-Vehicle Inspection
in Section 3A”
• Battery ----- indicator condition, corrosion of terminal “Battery Inspection in Section 1J”
• Connectors of electric wire harness ----- disconnection, friction “Electronic Shift Control System Components
Location”
• Fuses ----- burning
• Parts ----- installation, damage
• Bolts ----- looseness
• Other parts that can be checked visually

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Manual Transaxle Unit Dismounting and
Remounting
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Dismounting
1) Drain coolant.
2) Remove battery and tray with ECM.
3) Remove air cleaner case and resonator.
4) Remove clutch fluid pipe referring to “Clutch Fluid
Pipe Removal and Installation in Section 5C”.
5) Disconnect back up light switch coupler and undo
wiring harness clamps.
6) Disconnect gear shift and gear select control cables
(1) from transaxle.
7) Remove earth cable from transaxle.
8) Remove water inlet pipe.
9) Remove starting motor referring to “Starting Motor
Dismounting and Remounting in Section 1I”.
10) Remove transaxle to engine bolts (1) of upper side.
11) Drain transaxle oil and transfer oil, if equipped.
12) Remove engine under covers.
13) Remove drive shaft assembly and center shaft
referring to “Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal
and Installation in Section 3A”.
14) Remove exhaust No.1, No.2 and No.3 pipes
referring to “Exhaust Pipe and Muffler Removal and
Installation in Section 1K”.
15) Remove suspension frame, engine front mounting
member and engine mounting member referring to
“Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or
Bushing Removal and Installation in Section 2B” and
“Engine Mountings Components in Section 1D”.16) Remove transfer referring to “Transfer Dismounting
and Remounting in Section 3C”, if equipped.
17) Remove clutch housing lower plate.
18) Support transaxle with transmission jack.
19) Remove left mounting (1) and left mounting bracket
(2).
20) Remove stiffener bolts (2), transaxle to engine bolts
(1) and nut of lower side, and then lower transaxle.
Remounting
CAUTION!
• Care should be taken not to scratch oil
seal lip with drive shaft while raising
transaxle.
• Do not hit drive shaft joint with hammer
when installing it into differential gear.

Reverse dismounting procedure for remounting of
transaxle, noting the following points.
• Tighten each bolts and nuts to specified torque
referring to “Manual Transaxle Unit Components” and
“Engine Mountings Components in Section 1D”.
• Set each clamp for wiring securely.
• Fill transaxle oil and transfer oil referring to “Manual
Transaxle Oil Change” and “Transfer Oil Change in
Section 3C”.
• Connect battery and check function of engine, clutch
and transaxle.
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Ste eri ng
Steering General Diagnosis
Precautions
Precautions for Steering DiagnosisS6RW0D6100001
Since the problems in steering involve several systems, they must all be considered when diagnosing a complaint. To
avoid using the wrong symptom, always road test the vehicle first. Proceed with the following preliminary inspection
and correct any defects which are found.
1) Inspect tires for proper pressure and uneven wear.
2) Raise vehicle on a hoist and inspect steering system for loose or damaged parts.
3) Spin front wheels. Inspect for out-of-round tires, out-of-balance tires, bent rims, loosen and/or rough wheel
bearings.
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Steering Symptom DiagnosisS6RW0D6104001
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Hard steeringTire not adequately inflatedInflate tires to proper pressure.
Malfunction of power steering systemCheck and correct. Refer to “P/S System
Symptom Diagnosis in Section 6C”.
Bind in tie-rod end ball studs or lower
ball jointsReplace tie-rod end or front suspension control
arm.
Disturbed front wheel alignmentCheck and adjust front wheel alignment.
Bind in steering columnRepair or replace steering column assembly.
Rack and pinion adjustmentCheck and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Too much play in steeringWheel bearings wornReplace wheel bearing.
Loose steering gear case boltsTighten gear case bolts.
Faulty steering gear case assemblyReplace steering gear case assembly.
Worn steering shaft jointsReplace steering lower shaft assembly.
Worn tie-rod ends or tie-rod inside ball
jointsReplace tie-rod end or tie-rod.
Worn lower ball jointsReplace front suspension control arm.
Rack and pinion adjustmentCheck and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Poor return abilityBind in tie-rod end ball studsReplace tie-rod end.
Bind in ball jointsReplace front suspension control arm.
Bind in steering columnReplace steering column assembly.
Disturbed front end alignmentCheck and adjust front end alignment.
Faulty steering gear case assemblyReplace steering gear case assembly.
Tires not adequately inflatedAdjust tire pressure.
Rack and pinion adjustmentCheck and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Rack and pinion noise
(Rattle or chuckle)Loose steering gear case boltsTighten steering gear case bolts.
Rack and pinion adjustmentCheck and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Faulty steering gear case assemblyReplace steering gear case assembly.
Broken or otherwise damaged wheel
bearing(s)Replace wheel bearing(s).
Wander or poor steering
stabilityMismatched or uneven tiresReplace or inflate tires to proper pressure.
Loosen ball joints and tie-rod endsReplace suspension control arm or tie-rod end.
Faulty struts or mountingsReplace strut or repair mounting.
Loose stabilizer barTighten or replace stabilizer bar or bush.
Broken or sagging coil springsReplace coil spring.
Rack and pinion adjustmentCheck and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Disturbed front wheel alignmentCheck and adjust front wheel alignment.
Faulty steering gear case assemblyReplace steering gear case assembly.

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3) Inspect for proper toe referring to “Front Wheel
Alignment Inspection and Adjustment in Section 2B”.
4) After confirming proper toe, tighten tie-rod end lock
nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie-rod end lock nut (a): 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5
lb-ft)
5) Tighten wheel bolts to specified torque and lower
hoist.
Tightening torque
Wheel bolt: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
Tie-Rod End InspectionS6RW0D6306004
• Inspect for play in ball joint.
• Inspect for play in rack end ball joint.
In either case, if found defective, replace.
Steering Shaft Joint On-Vehicle InspectionS6RW0D6306005
Check shaft joint for wear, breakage and any other
damage and replace if any defect exists.
Steering Gear Case Assembly Removal and
Installation
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Removal
CAUTION!
Be sure to set front wheels (tires) in straight
direction and remove ignition key from key
cylinder before performing the following
steps, otherwise, contact coil of air bag
system may get damaged.

1) Remove steering joint cover.
2) Make alignment marks (1) on pinion shaft (2) and
joint of steering lower shaft (3) for a guide during
reinstallation.
3) Loosen joint bolt (steering column side) (4) and
remove joint bolt (pinion shaft side) (5) and
disconnect steering lower shaft (3) from pinion shaft
(2).
4) Disconnect torque sensor connector and P/S motor
connector from steering gear case.
5) Remove front suspension frame referring to “Front
Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushing
Removal and Installation in Section 2B”, and then
remove steering gear case.
Installation
1) Install grommet (1) as shown in figure.
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2) Install steering gear case to vehicle, and then install
front suspension frame referring to “Front
Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushing
Removal and Installation in Section 2B”.
3) Install steering gear case to suspension frame (3) as
follows.
a) Set member bracket (2) to steering gear case
(1).
b) Install all steering gear case mounting bolts by
hand.
c) Tighten steering mounting bolts in numerical
order and specified torque.
Tightening torque
Steering gear case mounting bolt (a): 70 N·m (
7.0 kgf-m, 51.0 lb-ft)
4) Connect torque sensor connector and P/S motor
connector to steering gear case.
5) 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).
6) Tighten steering shaft joint lower bolt (1) and upper
bolt (2) to specified torque (tighten lower side first
and then tighten upper side).
Tightening torque
Steering lower shaft assembly upper joint bolt
(a): 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.5 lb-ft)
Steering lower shaft assembly lower joint bolt
(b): 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.5 lb-ft)
7) Install steering joint cover.Steering Rack Boot InspectionS6RW0D6306007
Hoist vehicle.
Inspect each boot for tear. A torn boot allows entry of
dust and water which can cause wear to steering rack
and pinion to produce noise as well as rust to result in
malfunction of steering system.
Even if boot tear is small, replace with new one.
Also, check each boot for dent. If there is a dent, keep
boot in most compressed state for some seconds to
correct dent.
Boots should be visually inspected for any damage, dent
and tear during every periodical inspection at specified
intervals and whenever vehicle is hoisted for any other
purpose.
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Removal
1) Remove steering gear case assembly referring to
“Steering Gear Case Assembly Removal and
Installation”.
2) Remove member bracket from steering gear case
assembly.
3) For ease of adjustment after installation, make
marking (1) of tie-rod end lock nut position of tie-rod
thread.
4) Loosen tie-rod end lock nut and remove tie-rod end.
5) Remove boot band (2) and clip (1).
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5) Turn ON ignition switch without engine running and
select scan tool “Data List” mode due to checking
“Sensor (Main) Torque” and “Sensor (Sub) Torque”
displayed on scan tool when steering wheel turned
left and right (if used).
6) Check that characteristic of torque sensor (main and
sub) output voltage or scan tool data and steering
force is as following graph when steering wheel is
turned left and right. If sensor voltage or scan tool
data is out of specified value or does not vary linearly
as the following graph, check EPS control module
and its circuit referring to “Inspection of P/S Control
Module and Its Circuits”.
If they are OK, replace steering gear case assembly.P/S Motor and Its Circuit InspectionS6RW0D6306013
1) Check motor circuit referring to Step 2 to 3 of “DTC
C1141 / C1142 / C1143 / C1145: Motor Circuit
Failure”. If check result is not satisfactory, repair
motor circuit.
2) Disconnect motor connector from steering gear case
assembly with ignition switch turned OFF.
3) Check for resistance between terminals of motor
connector.
If check result is not as specified, check P/S motor
harness for continuity. If it is OK, replace steering
gear case assembly.
Motor circuit resistance
4) Check for insulation between each terminal of motor
connector and body ground.
If check result is not as specified, check P/S motor
harness for insulation. If it is OK, replace steering
gear case assembly.
Motor circuit resistance
5) Hoist vehicle
6) Check that steering wheel turns to left and right
smoothly. If steering wheel does not turn smoothly,
inspect and repair defective steering and suspension
parts.
7) Connect “E12” connector with ignition switch turned
OFF.
[A]: Main sensor
[B]: Sub sensor
[C]: Steering force at left turn
[D]: Steering force at right turn
[E]: Steering wheel at free
[F]: “Sensor (Main) Torque” in “Data List” displayed on scan tool
[G]: “Sensor (Sub) Torque” in “Data List” displayed on scan tool
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[E][D] [C]
2.33 - 2.68[V] [F]
[G] [A]
[B]
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1.65 - 1.9
(1.0 - 1.3)3.0 - 3.4 (3.7 - 4.0)
0 5
2.33 - 2.681.65 - 1.9
(1.0 - 1.3)3.0 - 3.4 (3.7 - 4.0)
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MAX
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Each terminal and body ground No continuity
[A]: Motor connector “E12” (viewed from harness side)
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