2008 SUZUKI SWIFT Upper front re bar

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Section 2
CONTENTS
Suspension
Precautions ................................................. 2-1
Precautions............................................................. 2-1
Precautions on Suspension .................................. 2-1
Suspension General Dia gnosis.............. 2A-1
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ............ 2A-1
Suspension, Wheels and Tires Symptom Diagnosis .......................................................... 2A-1
Front Suspension ........... ......................... 2B-1
General Description ............................................. 2B-1
Front Suspension Construction ........................... 2B-1
Front Wheel Alignment Cons truction .................. 2B-2
Repair Instructions .............................................. 2B-2 Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment ........................................................ 2B-2
Front Strut Assembly Comp onents ..................... 2B-4
Front Strut Assembly Removal and Installation ......................................................... 2B-4
Front Strut Assembly Disassembly and Assembly .......................................................... 2B-6
Front Strut Assembly Chec k ............................... 2B-7
Front Wheel Hub and Steering Knuckle Components...................................................... 2B-8
Front Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle and Wheel Bearing Removal and Installation .......... 2B-8
Front Wheel Hub, Disc, Nut and Bearing Check .............................................................. 2B-12
Suspension Control Arm / Bushing Removal and Installation ................................................ 2B-12
Suspension Control Arm / Bushing Disassembly and Assembly ............................ 2B-13
Suspension Control Arm / Steering Knuckle Check .............................................................. 2B-14
Suspension Control Arm Bushing Check .......... 2B-14
Suspension Control Arm Joint Check ............... 2B-14
Front Suspension Fram e, Stabilizer Bar and/
or Bushings Components................................ 2B-15
Front Suspension Fram e, Stabilizer Bar and/
or Bushings Removal and Installation ............. 2B-15
Front Suspension Frame Ch eck ....................... 2B-19
Front Stabilizer Bar, Bushing and/or Joint Check .............................................................. 2B-19
Front Suspension Fastener s Check .................. 2B-19
Specifications ..................................................... 2B-20 Tightening Torque Specifications ...................... 2B-20
Special Tools and Equipmen t ...........................2B-21
Special Tool ...................................................... 2B-21
Rear Suspension ............ ......................... 2C-1
General Description .............................................2C-1
Rear Suspension Construction ...........................2C-1
Repair Instructions ........... ...................................2C-2
Rear Wheel Alignment Inspection .......................2C-2
Rear Shock Absorber Removal and Installation .........................................................2C-2
Rear Shock Absorber Ins pection ........................2C-3
Rear Shock Absorber Bush Removal and Installation .........................................................2C-4
Rear Shock Absorber Bush Inspection ...............2C-4
Rear Coil Spring Removal and Installation .........2C-4
Spring Upper Seat / Spring Lower Seat Inspection ..........................................................2C-5
Spring Upper Seat and Lower Seat Removal and Installation ..................................................2C-6
Rear Axle Removal and Inst allation ....................2C-6
Trailing Arm, Rear Axle and Coil Spring Inspection ..........................................................2C-9
Rear Axle Bush Inspection ..................................2C-9
Rear Wheel Hub Components ..........................2C-10
Rear Wheel Hub Removal an d Installation .......2C-10
Rear Wheel Disc, bolt and Bearing Inspection ..2C-11
Spindle Removal and Installation ......................2C-12
Spindle Inspection .............................................2C-13
Rear Suspension Fasteners Inspection ............2C-13
Specifications .................... .................................2C-13
Tightening Torque Specifications ......................2C-13
Special Tools and Equipmen t ...........................2C-13
Special Tool ......................................................2C-13
Wheels and Tires ............ ......................... 2D-1
Precautions...........................................................2D-1
Precaution for Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit ....2D-1
General Description .............................................2D-1 Tires Description .................................................2D-1
Wheels Description .............................................2D-2
Irregular and/or Premature Wear Description .....2D-3
Wear Indicators Description ................................2D-3
Radial Tire Waddle Description...........................2D-4
Radial Tire Lead / Pull Description ......................2D-5

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2B-19 Front Suspension:
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”.
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4
1, (a)
3
2, (a)
1, (a)
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