2008 SUZUKI SWIFT spring

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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
1
1
I4RS0A230006-01
1
2
I4RS0A230007-01
I4RS0A230008-01
1
2
2
I6RS0C230006-01
1
2
I4RS0A230010-01

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Installation1) Install coil spring (1) on spring seat (2) of rear axle and mate spring open end with stepped part (3) of
spring lower seat and raise rear axle.
2) Install shock absorbers (1) lower side (right & left) to rear axle.
Install washers and tighten shock absorber lower
nuts (2) temporarily by hand at this step. 3) Remove floor jacks from rear axle.
4) Install wheels and tighten wheel nuts to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
5) Lower hoist and vehicle in unloaded condition, tighten shock absorber lower nuts (a) to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Rear shock absorber lower nut (a): 90 N·m (9.0
kgf-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
Spring Upper Seat / Spring Lower Seat
Inspection
S7RS0B2306006
Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.
Replace any defective part.
F: Vehicle front
I4RS0A230011-01
1
2
I4RS0A230012-01
(a)
I4RS0A230013-01
I4RS0A230015-01

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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.

1
2
I4RS0A230016-01
I3RM0A230021-01
A: Vehicle body side (Upper side)
F: Vehicle front3. Stepped part
I4RS0A230017-01
1
2
2 3
I6RS0B230002-01

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3) Remove rear brake caliper assemblies (right & left)
and brake discs (right & left ). For details, refer to
Step 2) to 3) of “Removal” under “Rear Brake Disc
Removal and Installa tion in Section 4C”.
4) Remove rear wheel hubs (r ight & left). For details,
refer to Step 3) to 5) of “Removal” under “Rear
Wheel Hub Removal and Installation”.
5) Disconnect brake pipes (1) from brake hoses (2) and remove E-rings (3).
CAUTION!
Do not drop brake fluid onto painted surface.

6) Disconnect wheel speed sensors (1) and lead wire clamps (right & left).
7) Remove brake disc dust cover (2) and spindles (3) (right & left) from rear axle.
8) Remove coil springs (1) (right & left) referring to “Rear Coil Spring Removal and Installation”. 9) Disconnect wheel speed sensor clamp and parking
brake cable clamp from rear axle.
10) While supporting rear axle (1) at both ends (right & left), remove rear trailing arm bolts and then remove
rear axle from chassis by lowering floor jack
gradually.
11) Remove brake pipes (2) from rear axle (1) if necessary.
Installation 1) Install brake pipes to rear axle.
2) Place rear axle on floor jacks. Then install trailing arm, washers and new trailing
arm bolts (1) (right & left) and tighten bolts
temporarily by hand.
1
1
2
2
3
3I4RS0A230018-01
1
2
3
I6RS0B230003-01
1
I4RS0A230020-01
1. Parking brake cable clamp bolt
1I4RS0A230021-01
2
1
I6RS0B230004-01
1
I4RS0A230023-01

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3) Install coil springs (right & left) on spring seats of rear
axle referring to “Spring Upper Seat and Lower Seat
Removal and Installation” and “Rear Coil Spring
Removal and Installation”.
4) Install shock absorbers lower side (right & left) and washers referring to “Rear Shock Absorber Removal
and Installation”.
5) Install brake dust covers, spindles and wheel speed sensors (right and left) referring to “Spindle Removal
and Installation”.
6) Connect wheel speed sensors (1) and lead wire clamps (2) (right & left).
Tightening torque
Wheel speed sensor bolt (a): 11 N·m (1.1 kgf-m,
8.0 lb-ft)
7) Connect brake flexible hoses (1) to bracket on rear axle with E-rings (3) (right & left) and tighten brake
pipe flare nuts (a) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nut (a): 16 N·m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.5
lb-ft) 8) Install wheel speed sensor clamp and parking brake
clamp and tighten parking brake clamp bolts (1) to
specified torque.
Tightening torque
Parking brake cable clamp bolt (a): 11 N·m (1.1
kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft)
9) Install rear wheel hubs (right & left) referring to “Rear Wheel Hub Removal and Installation”.
10) Install brake discs (right & left) and rear brake caliper assemblies (right & left) referring to “Rear Brake Disc
Removal and Installati on in Section 4C”.
11) Connect rear brake caliper flexible hoses (1) to brake pipes (2) with E-rings (3) (right & left).
Tighten brake pipe flare nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nut (a): 16 N·m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.5
lb-ft)
1 2
(a)
3
I6RS0B230005-01
I4RS0A230028-01
1, (a)I6RS0B230006-01
3
2 1
(a)
I6RS0B230007-01

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12) Fill reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake system. For bleeding operation, see “Air Bleeding of
Brake System in Section 4A”.
13) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
14) Adjust parking brake cable. For adjustment, refer to “Parking Brake Inspection and Adjustment in Section
4D”.
15) Lower hoist and bounce vehicle up and down several times to stabilize suspension.
16) Tighten shock ab sorber lower nuts (1) and trailing
arm bolts (2) to specified torque.
NOTE
When tightening these nuts and bolts, be
sure that vehicle is not on hoist and in
unloaded condition.

Tightening torque
Rear shock absorber lower nut (a): 90 N·m (9.0
kgf-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
Trailing arm bolt (b): 73 N·m (7.3 kgf-m, 53.0 lb-
ft)
17) Perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake).
18) Check each installed part for fluid leakage.
Trailing Arm, Rear Axle and Coil Spring
Inspection
S7RS0B2306009
• Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.
• Inspect bushing for damage, wear or breakage.
Replace any defective part.
Rear Axle Bush InspectionS7RS0B2306010
Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage. Replace any
defective part.
1, (a)
2, (b)
I6RS0B230008-01
I4RS0A230031-01

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If deterioration of rubber is evident, disassemble all
hydraulic parts and wash with alcohol. Dry these parts
with compressed air before assembly to keep alcohol out
of the system. Replace all rubber parts in the system,
including hoses. Also, when working on the brake
mechanisms, check for fluid on the linings.
If excessive fluid is found, replace the pads. If master cylinder piston seals
are satisfactory, check for
leakage or excessive heat co nditions. If leakage is not
found, drain fluid, flush with brake fluid, refill and bleed
system.
The system must be flushed if there is any doubt as to
the grade of fluid in the system or if fluid has been used
which contained parts that have been subjected to
contaminated fluid.
Brakes Symptom DiagnosisS7RS0B4104002
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Not enough braking force Brake oil leakage from brake lines Locate leaking point and repair.
Brake disc or brake pad stained with oil Clean or replace.
Overheated brakes Determine cause and repair.
Badly worn brake pad Replace.
Malfunctioning caliper assembly Repair or replace.
Malfunctioning brake booster Check system and replace assembly.
Malfunctioning brake master cylinder Check system and replace as necessary.
Air in system Bleed system.
Malfunctioning ABS (ESP ®). Check system and replace as necessary.
Brake pull (Brakes not
working in unison) Brake pad and disc are wet with water or
stained with oil in some brakes Clean or replace.
Disc is out of round in some brakes Replace.
Tires are inflated unequally Inflate equally.
Disturbed front wheel alignment Adjust as prescribed.
Unmatched tires on same axle Tires with approximately the same amount of
tread should be used on the same axle.
Restricted brake pipes or hoses Check for soft hoses and damaged lines.
Replace with new hoses and new double-
walled steel brake tubing.
Malfunctioning caliper assembly Caliper should slide.
Check for stuck or sluggish pistons and proper
lubrication of caliper slide pin.
Loose suspension parts Check all suspension mountings.
Loose calipers Check and torque bolts to specifications.
Noise (High pitched
squeak without brake
applied) Contact wear indicator to brake disc
Replace brake pads.
Worn brake pad Replace brake pads.
Excessive pedal travel
(Pedal stroke too large) Partial brake system failure
Check brake systems and repair as necessary.
Brake fluid leaking Repair the leaking point and bleed air.
Air in system (soft / spongy pedal) Bleed system.
Brake locked Malfunctioning ABS (ESP®) Check system referri ng to “ABS Check in
Section 4E” or “Electronic Stability Program
System Check in Section 4F”.
Dragging brakes (A very
light drag is present in all
brakes immediately after
pedal is released.) Master cylinder pistons not returning
correctly
Replace master cylinder.
Restricted brake pipes or hoses Check for soft hoses or damaged pipes and
replace with new hoses and/or new brake
piping.
Incorrect parking brake adjustment on
rear brakes Check and adjust to correct specifications.
Weakened or broken return springs in
rear brakes. Replace.
Sluggish parking brake cables or linkage Repair or replace.
Brake caliper piston sticking Repair as necessary.
Badly worn piston seal in caliper Replace piston seal.
Improper brake pedal free height Check brake pedal free height.