Tire / Wheel Inspection And Rotation; Wheel Discs Inspection; Wheel Bearing Inspection; Suspension System Inspection - Suzuki Grand Vitara 2011 Manual

0B-13 Maintenance and Lubrication:

Tire / Wheel Inspection and Rotation

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.
1. Wear indicator
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

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

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.
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- 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.
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• 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.
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