2008 SUZUKI SWIFT check engine

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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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90°
“a”
[A]
F
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Reference Information
Side slip
When checked with side slip tester, side slip should
satisfy following specification.Side slip
0 to IN 3.0 mm/m (0 to IN 0.118 in/3.3 ft)
If side slip is greatly di
fferent, toe or front wheel
alignment may not be correct.
Front Strut Assembly ComponentsS7RS0B2206002
Front Strut Assembly Removal and InstallationS7RS0B2206003
Removal
1) Remove windshield wipe r arms with wiper blades.
2) Remove cowl top covers referring to “Cowl Top
Components in Section 9K”.
NOTE
When servicing component parts of strut
assembly, remove stru t rod cap and then
loosen strut nut a little before removing strut
assembly. This will make service work easier.
Note that the nut must not be removed at this
point.

3) Hoist vehicle, allowing front suspension to hang free.
4) Remove wheel and disconn ect stabilizer joint (1)
from strut bracket.
When loosening joint nu t, hold stud with special
tools.
Special tool
(A): 09900–00411 socket
(B): 09900–00413 5 mm
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2 1
12
13
4
5
6
7
10
8(a)
(b)
9
(a)
14
15(a)
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1. Strut assembly
6. Strut bearing 11. Strut rod cap16. Bump stopper
2. Coil spring 7. Strut support 12. Strut bracket nut : 50 N⋅m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
3. Dust cover 8. Strut support lower nut 13. Strut bracket bolt
:Insert from vehicle front side. : 90 N
⋅m (9.0 kgf-m, 65.5 lb-ft)
4. Coil spring seat 9. Strut nut 14. Stabilizer joint nut : Do not reuse.
5. Coil spring upper seat 10. Rebound stopper 15. Stabilizer joint
1
(A)
(B)
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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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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
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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).
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Assembly1) Front bushing Press-fit front bushing (1) by using special tools and
press (2).
Special tool
(A): 09943–76310
(B): 09913–75821
CAUTION!
Be sure to use new bushing.

NOTE
• Before installing bushing, apply soap water on its circumference to facilitate
bushing installation.

2) Press-fit bushing (1) so that dimensions “A” and “B” in figure become equal.
Suspension Control Arm / Steering Knuckle
Check
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Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.
If defective, replace.
Suspension Control Arm Bushing CheckS7RS0B2206012
Inspect for damage, wear or deterioration.
If defective, replace.
Suspension Control Arm Joint CheckS7RS0B2206013
• Check smooth rotation of ball stud.
• Check damages of ball stud.
• Check damages of dust cover.
NOTE
Suspension control a rm and arm joint cannot
be separated.

If there is any damage to either parts, control arm
assembly must be replaced as a complete unit.
1 2
(A)
(B)
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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”.
5
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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3. Body panel
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