Suzuki Grand Vitara JB627. Manual - part 9

0B-6 Maintenance and Lubrication: 

Fuel Lines and Connections Inspection

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Visually inspect fuel lines and connections for evidence 
of fuel leakage, hose cracking and damage. Make sure 
all clamps are secure.
Repair leaky joints, if any.
Replace hoses that are suspected of being cracked.

Fuel Filter Replacement

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Fuel filter is installed in fuel pump assembly in fuel tank.
Replace fuel filter or fuel pump assembly with new one, 
referring to “Fuel Pump Assembly Removal and 
Installation in Section 1G”.

Fuel Tank Inspection

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Check fuel tank for damage, cracks, fuel leakage, 
corrosion and tank bolts looseness.
If a problem is found, repair or replace.

Crankcase Ventilation Hoses and Connections 
Inspection (Vehicle without A/F Sensor)

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Check crankcase ventilation hose and connections for 
leaks, cracks or clog. Repair or replace if necessary.

PCV Valve Inspection

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Check crankcase ventilation hose and PCV hose for 
leaks, cracks or clog, and PCV valve for stick or clog.
Refer to “PCV Valve Inspection in Section 1B” for PCV 
valve checking procedure.

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”.

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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.

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”.

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0B-8 Maintenance and Lubrication: 

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”.

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.

1. Wear indicator

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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.

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”.

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