Suzuki Grand Vitara 1998, Service Manual

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YH4
GRAND
VITARA
3-4 STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Wander or Poor
Steering Stability Mismatched or uneven tires.
Loose ball joints and tie rod
ends.
Faulty shock absorbers / struts or
mounting.
Loose stabilizer bar.
Broken or sagging springs.
Rack and pinion not properly adjusted.
(if equipped with manual steering
gear case)
Disturbed front end alignment.
Replace tire or inflate tires to
proper pressure.
Replace suspension control arm or
tie rod end.
Replace absorber / strut or repair
mounting.
Tighten or replace stabilizer bar or
bushes.
Replace spring.
Check or adjust rack and pinion
torque.
Check and adjust front end alignment.
Erratic Steering when
Braking Worn wheel bearings.
Broken or sagging springs.
Leaking wheel cylinder or caliper.
Warped discs.
Badly worn brake linings.
Drum is out of round in some brakes.
Wheel tires are inflated unequally.
Defective wheel cylinders.
Disturbed front end alignment.
Replace wheel bearing.
Replace spring.
Repair or replace wheel cylinder or
caliper.
Replace brake disc.
Replace brake shoe lining.
Replace brake drum.
Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Replace or repair wheel cylinder.
Check front end alignment.
Low or Uneven Trim
Height
Right-to-left trim height
(H) difference should be
within 15 mm (0.6 in.)
with curb weight.
*Same with rear side.
Broken or sagging springs.
Overloaded.
Incorrect springs.
Replace spring.
Check loading.
Replace spring.
Ride Too Soft Faulty shock absorber or struts. Replace shock absorber or strut.
Suspension Bottoms Overloaded.
Faulty shocks or struts.
Incorrect broken or sagging springs.
Check loading.
Replace shock absorber or strut.
Replace spring.