Suzuki Grand Vitara JB416 / JB420. Manual - part 9

0B-8 Maintenance and Lubrication: 

Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System 
Inspection

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1) Visually inspect hoses for cracks, damage, or 

excessive bends. Inspect all clamps for damage and 
proper position.

2) Check EVAP canister for operation and clog, 

referring to “EVAP Canister Inspection in Section 
1B”.
If a malfunction is found, repair or replace.

Brake Discs and Pads Inspection

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Check front disc brake pads and discs for excessive 
wear, damage and deflection. Replace parts as 
necessary. For details, refer to “Front Brake Disc and 
Pad Inspection in Section 4B”.

Brake Drums and Shoes Inspection

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Check rear brake drums and brake linings for excessive 
wear and damage, while wheels and drums are 
removed. At the same time, check wheel cylinders for 
leaks. Replace these parts as necessary.
For details, refer to “Rear Brake Drum and Shoe 
Inspection in Section 4C”.

Brake Hoses and Pipes Inspection

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Perform this inspection where there is enough light and 
use a mirror as necessary.
Check brake hoses and pipes for proper hookup, leaks, 
cracks, chafing and other damage.
Check that hoses and pipes are clear of sharp edges 
and moving parts.
Repair or replace any of these parts as necessary.

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Brake Fluid Change

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Change brake fluid as follows.

1) Drain existing fluid from brake system completely.
2) Fill reservoir with specified brake fluid indicated on 

reservoir cap. For the details, refer to 
“Brake Fluid Level Check in Section 4A”.

3) Carry out air purge operation, referring to “Air 

Bleeding of Brake System in Section 4A”.

Parking Brake Lever and Cable Inspection

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1) Inspect brake cable for damage and smooth 

movement.
Replace cable if it is in deteriorated condition.

2) Check tooth tip of each notch for damage or wear. If 

any damage or wear is found, replace parking lever.

3) Check parking brake lever for proper operation and 

stroke, and adjust it if necessary.
For checking and adjusting procedures referring to 
“Parking Brake Check and Adjustment in Section 
4D”.

Parking brake lever stroke 
“a”: 5 – 7 notches (with 200 N (20 kg, 44 lbs) of 
pull pressure)

Clutch Fluid Inspection

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1) Check system for evidence of fluid leakage.

Repair leaky point if any.

2) Check reservoir for fluid level referring to “Clutch 

Fluid Inspection in Section 5C”.

Tire / Wheel Inspection and Rotation

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1) Check tires for uneven or excessive wear, or 

damage.
If defective, replace. Refer to “Irregular and/or 
Premature Wear Description in Section 2D” and 
“Wear Indicators Description in Section 2D” for 
details.

2) Check inflating pressure of each tire and adjust 

pressure to specification as necessary. Refer to 
“Tires Description in Section 2D” for details.

NOTE

• Tire inflation pressure should be checked 

when tires are cool.

• Specified tire inflation pressure should be 

found on tire placard or in owner’s manual 
which came with the vehicle.

 

3) Rotate tires. For details, refer to “Tire Rotation in 

Section 2D”.

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1. Wear indicator

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0B-10 Maintenance and Lubrication: 

Wheel Discs Inspection

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Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and cracks. 
A disc in badly damaged condition must be replaced.

Wheel Bearing Inspection

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1) Check front wheel bearing for wear, damage, 

abnormal noise or rattles. 
For details, refer to “Front Wheel Hub, Disc, Nut and 
Bearing Check in Section 2B”.

2) Check rear wheel bearing for wear, damage, 

abnormal noise or rattles. 
For details, refer to “Rear Wheel Disc, Nut and 
Bearing Check in Section 2C”.

Suspension System Inspection

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Check suspension bolts and nuts painted with yellow for 
tightness and retighten them as necessary.
Repair or replace defective parts, if any.

Front
• - Check stabilizer bushing for damage, wear or 

deformation.
- Check stabilizer bar and joints for damage or 
deformation.

• - Inspect strut for damage, deformation, oil leakage 

and operation. If strut is found faulty, replace it as an 
assembly unit, because it can not be disassembled. 
Refer to “Front Strut Assembly Check in Section 2B” 
for operation check.
- Inspect strut dust cover for damage or crack.

• - Check ball joint stud dust seal (boot) for leaks, 

detachment, tear or other damage.
- Check suspension control arm bushing for damage, 
wear or deterioration.

• Check other suspension parts for damage, loose or 

missing parts; also for parts showing signs of wear or 
lack of lubrication. Replace any parts found defective.

Rear
• - Check shock absorber for damage, deformation, oil 

leakage and operation.

• - Check coil spring, upper arm, lower arm, control rod 

and trailing rod for deformation and damage.
- Check bushings of each suspension part for wear, 
damage and deterioration.
- Check bump stopper for damage and deterioration
- Check ball joint stud dust seal (boot) for leaks, 
detachment, tear or other damage.

• Check other suspension parts for damage, loose or 

missing parts; also for parts showing signs of wear or 
lack of lubrication. Replace any parts found defective.

Steering System Inspection

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1) Check steering wheel for play and rattle, holding 

vehicle in straight forward condition on the ground.

Steering wheel play
“a”: 0 – 30 mm (0 – 1.2 in.)

2) Check universal joints of steering shaft for rattle and 

damage. If rattle or damage is found, replace 
defective part with a new one.

3) Check steering linkage for looseness and damage. 

Repair or replace defective part, if any.

4) Check bolts and nuts for tightness and retighten 

them as necessary. 
Repair or replace defective parts, if any.

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5) Check boots of steering linkage for damage (leaks, 

detachment, tear, dent, etc.). If damage is found, 
replace it with new one.
If any dent is found on steering rack boots, correct it 
to original shape by turning steering wheel to the 
right or left as far as it stops and holding it for a few 
seconds.

6) Check wheel alignment referring to “Front Wheel 

Alignment Inspection and Adjustment in Section 2B”.

Propeller Shafts and Drive Shafts Inspection

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Propeller Shafts Inspection

1) Check universal joint and spline of propeller shaft for 

rattle. If rattle is found, replace defective part with a 
new one.

2) Check propeller shaft (front and rear) flange yoke 

bolts for tightness, and retighten them as necessary.
Refer to “Tightening Torque Specifications in Section 
3D”.

Drive Shafts Inspection
Check drive axle boots (wheel side and differential side) 
(1) for leaks, detachment, tear or other damage.
Replace boot as necessary.

Manual Transmission Oil Inspection

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1) Inspect transmission case for evidence of oil 

leakage. Repair leaky point if any.

2) Make sure that vehicle is placed level for oil level 

check.

3) Remove level / filler plug (1) of transmission.
4) Check oil level.

Oil level can be checked roughly by means of level 
plug hole. That is, if oil flows out of level plug hole or 
if oil level is found up to hole when level / filler plug is 
removed, oil is properly filled.
If oil is found insufficient, pour specified amount of 
specified oil.

5) Tighten level / filler plug to specified torque referring 

to “Manual Transmission Oil Change in Section 5B”.

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2. Drain plug

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