Precautions In Servicing 4Wd Model - Suzuki 2006 SX4 Service Manual

00-7 Precautions:

Precautions in Servicing 4WD Model

CAUTION
!
• Never perform any of the following [A], [B]
and [C] types of service work.
If it is performed while 4WD-auto mode or
4WD-lock mode is selected, front wheels
(or rear wheels) drive rear wheels (or front
wheels) and vehicle accident, drivetrain
damage and personal injury may result.
Also, if it is performed while 2WD mode is
selected, the coupling may be damaged
because of the difference in revolution
speed between front wheels and rear
wheels.
[A]
[B]
[C]
[A]: Testing with 2-wheel chassis dynamometer or speedometer tester.
[B]: Driving front wheels, which are jacked up.
[C]: Towing under the condition where either front or rear wheels can not
rotate.
• When testing with 2-wheel chassis
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sure to select 4WD system to 4WD-auto or
4WD-lock modes and use 2-wheel free
roller together or make the vehicle as front
wheel drive by removing propeller shaft.
• When testing with 2-wheel brake tester, be
sure to observe the following instructions.
Otherwise, drive train damage and
personal injury may result.
– Shift transaxle to N (Neutral) position.
– Select 4WD system to 2WD mode.
– Run engine at specified idle speed.
– Rotate wheels (tires) by brake tester at
– Do not rotate wheels (tires) for 1 min. or
• When using On-vehicle type wheel
balancing equipment (1), be sure to select
4WD system to 4WD-auto or 4WD-lock
modes and jack up all four wheels, off the
ground completely and support vehicle
with safety stands (2).
Be careful of the other wheels, which will
rotate at the same time.
Using it with 2WD mode may damage
coupling.
• This vehicle should be towed under one of
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the following conditions:
– With all wheels on a flatbed truck.
– With all wheels on the ground.
vehicle speed below 5 km/h (3 mile/h).
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