2008 SUZUKI SWIFT Direction

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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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1 (a)
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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
F: Vehicle front
1
1
I6RS0C220011-01
I2RH01220054-01
(a)(b)
I6RS0C220012-01
I4RS0B220019-01
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(A)
(B)
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Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushings ComponentsS7RS0B2206014
Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or
Bushings Removal and Installation
S7RS0B2206015
WARNING!
Do not touch exhaust system to avoid danger
of being burned when it is still hot.
Any service on exhaust system should be
performed when it is cool.
When removing front suspension frame, be
sure to apply some supporting equipment
(such as mission jack) under it at well-
balanced position in the center section so as
to prevent from its drop.

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 (pin ion shaft side) (5) and
disconnect steering lower shaft (3) from pinion shaft
(2).
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A: View A 4. Stabilizer bar mounting
bracket bolt 8. Suspension control arm mounting bolt : 50 N
⋅m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
1. Stabilizer bar 5. Stabilizer joint 9. Front suspension frame : 150 N⋅m (15.0 kgf-m, 108.5 lb-ft)
2. Stabilizer bushing 6. Stabilizer joint nut10. Front suspension frame mounting bolt : 95 N ⋅m (9.5 kgf-m, 68.0 lb-ft)
3. Stabilizer mounting bracket 7. Suspension control arm : 23 N⋅m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lb-ft) : Do not reuse.
5
2
1
5
34
3
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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
1
1
I4RS0A230006-01
1
2
I4RS0A230007-01
I4RS0A230008-01
1
2
2
I6RS0C230006-01
1
2
I4RS0A230010-01

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2C-6 Rear Suspension:
Spring Upper Seat and Lower Seat Removal and
Installation
S7RS0B2306007
Removal1) Remove coil spring referring to “Rear Coil Spring Removal and Installation”.
2) Remove spring upper seat (1) and lower seat (2).
Installation 1) Install spring upper seat (1) and lower seat (2).
NOTE
For proper installing direction of spring
upper seat (1) and lower seat (2), refer to the
figure.

2) Install coil spring referr ing to “Rear Coil Spring
Removal and Installation”.
Rear Axle Removal and InstallationS7RS0B2306008
Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheels (right & left).
2) Disconnect rear brake caliper flexible hoses (1) (right & left) from brake pipes (2) and put bleeder plug cap
(3) onto pipe (2) prevent fluid from spilling.
CAUTION!
Do not drop brake fluid onto painted surface.

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2
I4RS0A230016-01
I3RM0A230021-01
A: Vehicle body side (Upper side)
F: Vehicle front3. Stepped part
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2
2 3
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Radial Tire Waddle DescriptionS7RS0B2401005
Waddle is side to side movement at the front and/or rear
of the vehicle. It is caused by the steel belt not being
straight within the tire. It is most noticeable at a low
speed, 8 to 48 kph (5 to 30 mph).
It is possible to locate the f aulty tire by road testing the
vehicle. If it is on the rear , the rear end of the vehicle
shakes from side to side or “waddles”. To the driver in
the seat, it feels as though someone is pushing on the
side of vehicle.
If the faulty tire is on the front, waddling is more visual.
The front sheet metal appears to be moving back and
forth and the driver feels as though he is at the pivot
point in vehicle.
Waddle can be quickly diagnosed by using Tire Problem
Detector (TPD) and following the equipment
manufacture’s recommendations.
If TPD is not available, an alternative method of
substituting known-good tire / wheel assemblies can be
used as follows, although it takes a longer time. 1) Ride vehicle to determine whether the front or rear
waddles.
2) Install tires and wheels that are known to be good (on similar vehicle) in place of those on waddling end
of vehicle. If waddling end cannot be identified,
substitute rear ones.
3) Road test again. If improvement is noted, reinstall originals one at a time till w addle causal tire is found.
If no improvement is noted, install known-good tires
in place of all four. Then reinstall originals in the
same manner.
Equipment manufacture’s recommendations
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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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Repair Instructions
General Balance ProceduresS7RS0B2406001
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!
Using on-vehicle balancing method with
ignition switch ON may set malfunction
diagnostic trouble code (DTC) of ESP® and
ABS even when system is in good condition.
Never turn ignition swit ch ON while spinning
wheel.

Tire RotationS7RS0B2406002
To equalize wear, rotate tires according to figure. Radial
tires should be rotated periodi cally. Set tire pressure.
[A]: Rotation direction is not indicated.
[B]: Rotation direction is indicated.
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Wheel Removal and InstallationS7RS0B2406003
Removal
WARNING!
Do not removal all of the wheel nuts at once,
because all the wheels of this vehicle are
mounted by the wheel nuts.
Leave a nut at least not to drop the wheel.
Support the wheel and/or tire and then
remove the nut(s) left with the wheel.

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 nut except one.
5) Support the wheel and/or tire not to drop the wheel and then remove the nut left with the wheel.
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.

Installation
CAUTION!
When installing wheel (with tire) which has
arrow (1) indicating tire rotation direction on
its side, make sure that arrow direction is
same as actual tire ro tation direction when
vehicle is moving forw ard (2). Otherwise,
water drainage performance and straight line
vehicle stability will be affected.

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.
NOTE
Before installing wheels, remove any build-
up of corrosion on wheel mounting surface
and brake disc mounting surface by scraping
and wire brushing. Installing wheels without
good metal-to-metal contact at mounting
surfaces can cause wheel nuts to loosen,
which can later allow a wheel to come off
while vehicle is moving.

Tightening order
“A” – “B” – “C” – “D” – “E”
Tightening torque
Wheel nut (a): 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
I6RS0B240005-01
I6RS0C240001-01