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Suzuki Grand Vitara JB416 / JB420 / JB419. Manual - part 213

2-ii Table of Contents

Rear Suspension frame / Bushing

Disassembly and Assembly ............................2C-22

Rear Suspension Frame, Bushing and Pad

Check..............................................................2C-23

Rear Wheel Hub Assembly and Rear

Suspension Knuckle Components ..................2C-23

Rear Wheel Hub Assembly Removal and

Installation.......................................................2C-24

Rear Wheel Hub Assembly, Wheel Bearing

and Wheel Stud Inspection .............................2C-26

Rear Wheel Disc, Nut and Bearing Check ........2C-26
Rear Suspension Knuckle Removal and

Installation.......................................................2C-26

Rear Suspension Knuckle Check......................2C-28
Rear Suspension Fasteners Check ..................2C-28

Specifications.....................................................2C-29

Tightening Torque Specifications......................2C-29

Special Tools and Equipment ...........................2C-30

Wheels and Tires ..................................... 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
Balancing Wheels Description ............................2D-5

Repair Instructions ..............................................2D-6

General Balance Procedures ..............................2D-6
Tire Rotation........................................................2D-6
Wheel Removal and Installation..........................2D-7
Tire Mounting and Dismounting ..........................2D-7
Tire Repair ..........................................................2D-7

Specifications .......................................................2D-8

Wheels and Tires Specifications .........................2D-8
Tightening Torque Specifications........................2D-8

Precautions: 2-1

Suspension

Precautions

Precautions on Suspension

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Suspension Caution
Refer to “Suspension Caution in Section 00”.

Wheels and Tires Caution
Refer to “Wheels and Tires Caution in Section 00”.

General Precautions
Refer to “General Precautions in Section 00”.

Vehicle Lifting Points
Refer to “Vehicle Lifting Points in Section 0A”.

Fastener Caution
Refer to “Fastener Caution in Section 00”.

Fastener Information
Refer to “Fastener Information in Section 0A”.

Brake Caution
Refer to “Brakes Caution and Note in Section 00”.

2A-1 Suspension General Diagnosis:

Suspension

Suspension General Diagnosis

Diagnostic Information and Procedures

Suspension, Wheels and Tires Symptom Diagnosis

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Condition

Possible cause

Correction / Reference Item

Vehicle pulls (Leads)

Mismatched or uneven tires

Replace tires.

Tires not adequately inflated

Adjust tire pressure.

Broken or sagging coil springs

Replace coil springs.

Radial tire lateral force

Replace tire.

Disturbed wheel alignment

Check and adjust wheel alignment.

Brake dragging in one road wheel

Repair brake.

Loose, bent or broken front or rear
suspension parts

Tighten or replace related suspension parts.

Abnormal or excessive
tire wear

Sagging or broken coil spring

Replace coil spring.

Tire out of balance

Adjust balance or replace tire.

Disturbed wheel alignment

Check and adjust wheel alignment.

Faulty strut (shock absorber)

Replace strut (shock absorber).

Hard driving

Replace tires.

Overloaded vehicle

Replace tires.

Not rotated tires

Replace or rotate tires.

Worn or loose wheel bearing

Replace wheel bearing.

Wobbly wheel or tire

Replace wheel or tire.

Tires not adequately inflated

Adjust tire pressure.

Wheel tramp

Blister or bump on tire

Replace tire.

Improper strut (shock absorber) action

Replace strut (shock absorber).

Shimmy, shake or
vibration

Tire or wheel out of balance

Balance wheel or replace tire and/or wheel.

Loosen wheel bearings

Replace wheel bearings.

Worn tie-rod ends

Replace tie-rod ends.

Worn lower ball joints

Replace front suspension control arm.

Excessive wheel runout

Repair or replace wheel and/or tire.

Blister or bump on tire

Replace tire.

Excessively loaded radial runout of tire /
wheel assembly

Replace tire or wheel.

Disturbed wheel alignment

Check and adjust wheel alignment.

Loose or worn steering linkage

Tighten or replace steering linkage.

Loose steering gear case bolts

Tighten steering gear case bolts.

Abnormal noise, front end Worn, sticky or loose tie-rod ends, lower

ball joints, tie-rod inside ball joints or
drive shaft joints

Replace tie-rod end, suspension arm, tie-rod
or drive shaft joint.

Damaged struts or mountings

Repair or replace struts or mountings.

Worn suspension arm bushings

Replace suspension arm bushings.

Loose stabilizer bar

Tighten bolts or nuts and/or replace bushes.

Loose wheel bolts

Tighten wheel bolts.

Loose suspension bolts or nuts

Tighten suspension bolts or nuts.

Broken or damaged wheel bearings

Replace wheel bearings.

Broken suspension springs

Replace suspension springs.

Poorly lubricated or worn strut bearings Replace strut bearing.
Malfunction of Power Steering System

Check and correct malfunction.

Low or uneven trim height

NOTE
See NOTE *1.

Broken or sagging coil springs

Replace coil springs.

Over loaded

Check loading.

Incorrect coil springs

Replace coil spring.

Tires not adequately inflated

Adjust tire pressure.

Ride too soft

Faulty strut (shock absorber)

Replace strut (shock absorber).

Suspension bottoms

Overloaded

Check loading.

Faulty strut (shock absorber)

Replace strut (shock absorber).

Incorrect, broken or sagging coil springs Replace coil spring.

Suspension General Diagnosis: 2A-2

NOTE
*1: Right-to-left trim height (“H”) difference should be within 15 mm (0.6 in.) with curb weight. (same
with rear side.)

Body leans or sways in
corners

Loose stabilizer bar

Tighten stabilizer bar bolts or nuts, or replace
bushes.

Faulty strut (shock absorber) or
mounting

Replace strut (shock absorber) or tighten
mounting.

Broken or sagging coil springs

Replace coil springs.

Overloaded

Check loading.

Cupped tires

Front struts defective

Replace struts.

Worn wheel bearings

Replace wheel bearings.

Excessive tire or wheel run-out

Replace tire and/or wheel.

Worn ball joints

Replace front suspension control arm.

Tire out of balance

Adjust tire balance.

Condition

Possible cause

Correction / Reference Item

“H”

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