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Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications Suzuki Grand Vitara I

Specifications 5 illustrations ~195 words

INTRODUCTION

Use this article to quickly find specifications related to servicing and on-vehicle adjustments. This is a quick-reference article for when you are familiar with an adjustment procedure and only need a specification.

CAPACITIES

Application(Group)Amp Hr. Rating
Esteem
2636
8548
Grand Vitara8548
Swift2645
Vitara
1.6L2636
2.0L8548

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationQts. (L)
Automatic Transaxle (Dexron-III)
Esteem
Dry Refill5.8 (5.5)
Grand Vitara & Vitara
Drain & Refill2.6 (2.5)
Crankcase (Includes Filter)
Swift
Dry Refill5.2 (4.9)
Automatic Transmission (Dexron-III)
Esteem & Swift3.5 (3.3)
Grand Vitara (2.5L)5.8 (5.5)
Vitara
1.6L4.4 (4.2)
2.0L5.5 (5.2)
Cooling System (Includes Heater)
Esteem
Sedan
Automatic Transmission4.4 (4.2)
Manual Transmission4.5 (4.2)
Wagon5.0 (4.7)
Grand Vitara & Vitara
1.6L5.8 (5.5)
2.0L6.9 (6.5)
2.5L7.4 (8.0)
Swift
Automatic Transmission5.0 (4.7)
Manual Transmission4.9 (4.6)
Differential (SAE 75W-90 API GL-5 Gear Oil)
Grand Vitara & Vitara
Front1.1 (1.0)
Rear2.3 (2.2)
Manual Transaxle (SAE 75W-90 API GL-4 Gear Oil)
Esteem & Swift2.5 (2.4)
Manual Transmission (SAE 75W-90 API GL-4 Gear Oil)
Grand Vitara & Vitara
2WD2.0 (1.9)
4WD1.6 (1.5)
Transfer Case (SAE 75W-90 API GL-4 Gear Oil)
Grand Vitara & Vitara1.8 (1.7)

FLUID CAPACITIES

SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS

ComponentMiles
Accessory Drive Belts
All Models(1) (2) 60,000
Air Filter
All Models30,000
Automatic Transaxle/Transmission Fluid
Esteem
Normal Service100,000
Severe Service (3)48,000
Grand Vitara & Vitara
Normal Service100,000
Severe Service (3)15,000
Swift
Normal Service(1)
Severe Service (3)51,000
Brake Fluid
All Models60,000
Catalytic Converter
Grand Vitara & Vitara(1) 100,000
Charcoal Canister
Grand Vitara & Vitara100,000
Coolant
All Models(2) 30,000
Differential Oil
Grand Vitara & Vitara
Normal Service30,000
Severe Service (3)15,000
Fuel Filter
Esteem105,000
Grand Vitara & Vitara(2) 30,000
Swift120,000
Manual Transaxle/Transmission Fluid
Esteem & Swift
Normal Service30,000
Severe Service (3)12,000
Grand Vitara & Vitara
Normal Service30,000
Severe Service (3)15,000
Oil & Filter
All Models
Normal Service7500
Severe Service (3)3000
PCV Valve
Grand Vitara & Vitara50,000
Spark Plugs
All Models30,000
Spark Plug Wires
Esteem, Swift & Vitara 1.6L60,000
Timing Belt
Except Grand Vitara 2.5L(4) 60,000
Transfer Case Oil
Grand Vitara & Vitara
Normal Service30,000
Severe Service (3)15,000
(1) Inspect and replace if required. (2) Replacement recommended on Vitara and Grand Vitara. (3) Severe service is driving on rough dusty roads, repeated short trips or towing a trailer. (4) Replacement recommended.
(1)Inspect and replace if required.
(2)Replacement recommended on Vitara and Grand Vitara.
(3)Severe service is driving on rough dusty roads, repeated short trips or towing a trailer.
(4)Replacement recommended.

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

ApplicationMiles
Valve Clearance
Except Grand Vitara 2.5L & Vitara 2.0L22,500
Grand Vitara 2.5L & Vitara 2.0L(1)
(1) Hydraulic lash adjusters are used and no adjustment is required.
(1)Hydraulic lash adjusters are used and no adjustment is required.

ADJUSTMENT INTERVALS

Application(1) Deflection In. (mm)
Esteem & Swift
A/C Compressor &
P/S Pump.28-.35 (7.0-9.0)
Water Pump.20-.28 (5.0-7.0)
Grand Vitara
A/C Compressor & P/S Pump.16-.35 (4-9)
Water Pump.28-.35 (7-9)
Vitara 1.6L
A/C Compressor & P/S Pump.24-.35 (6.1-8.9)
Water Pump.20-.27 (5.0-7.0)
Vitara 2.0L
A/C Compressor, Generator & P/S Pump (Serpentine)(2)
Water Pump.16-.20 (4.0-5.0)
(1) Deflection is checked with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run. (2) Automatic spring tensioner is used.
(1)Deflection is checked with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.
(2)Automatic spring tensioner is used.

BELT ADJUSTMENT (NEW BELT)

ENGINE COMPRESSION

ApplicationSpecification
Compression Ratio
Except Vitara 2.0L9.5:1
Vitara 2.0L9.3:1
Compression Pressure (1)
Esteem & Swift
Standard199 psi (14.0 kg/cm 2 )
Limit(2) 156 psi (10.9 kg/cm 2 )
Grand Vitara (2.5L)
Standard199-228 psi (14.0-16.0 kg/cm 2 )
Limit185 psi (13.0 kg/cm 2 )
Vitara (1.6L & 2.0L)
Standard199 psi (14.0 kg/cm 2 )
Limit(2) 170 psi (11.9 kg/cm 2 )
(1) Checked at 250 RPM. (2) Maximum variation between cylinders is 14.2 psi (.9 kg/cm 2 ).
(1)Checked at 250 RPM.
(2)Maximum variation between cylinders is 14.2 psi (.9 kg/cm 2 ).

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

VALVE CLEARANCE

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Esteem, Swift & Vitara 1.6L
Cold
Intake.005-.007 (.13-.17)
Exhaust.009-.011 (.23-.27)
Hot
Intake.007-.008 (.17-.21)
Exhaust.010-.013 (.27-.32)
Grand Vitara 2.5L & Vitara 2.0L(1)
(1) Hydraulic valve lash adjusters are used and no adjustment is required.
(1)Hydraulic valve lash adjusters are used and no adjustment is required.

VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS

IGNITION COIL

ApplicationSecondary
Esteem & Vitara 1.6L11,100-14,900
Grand Vitara 2.5L & Vitara 2.0L(1)
Swift8500-11,500
(1) Not available from manufacturer.
(1)Not available from manufacturer.

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
All Models1.2-3.0 k/ohms Per Foot

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

SPARK PLUGS

ApplicationNippondensoNGK
EsteemK20PR-UBKR6E
Except EsteemK20PR-U11BKR6E-11

SPARK PLUG TYPE

ApplicationGap In. (mm)Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Esteem.028-.031 (.7-.8)20 (28)
Grand Vitara & Vitara.039-.043 (1.0-1.1)18 (25)
Swift.039-.043 (1.0-1.1)20 (28)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS

FIRING ORDER

EngineFiring Order
All 4-Cylinder Engines1-3-4-2
Grand Vitara 2.5L V61-6-5-4-3-2

CYLINDER FIRING ORDERS

Scheme 1

Scheme 1
Scheme 1

IGNITION TIMING

ApplicationTiming Setting
Esteem(2) 2-8 @ 750-850
Grand Vitara (3)(4) 4-6 @ 750-850
Swift(4) 4-6 @ 800-900
Vitara(4) 4-6 @ 750-850
(1) (Scheme 2)for timing mark location. (2) With jumper wire installed between terminals "D" and "E" of test connector located in relay box. (Scheme 3) (3) Adjust CMP sensor to change ignition timing. (4) Suzuki scan tool (Tech1) connected to DLC is required to check timing. (Scheme 4)
(1)(Scheme 2)for timing mark location.
(2)With jumper wire installed between terminals "D" and "E" of test connector located in relay box. (Scheme 3)
(3)Adjust CMP sensor to change ignition timing.
(4)Suzuki scan tool (Tech1) connected to DLC is required to check timing. (Scheme 4)

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM) (1)

Note. Ensure ignition timing advances as engine speed increases.

Scheme 2

Scheme 2
Scheme 2

Scheme 3

Scheme 3
Scheme 3

Scheme 4

Scheme 4
Scheme 4

FUEL PUMP

Note. Fuel pump performance measures fuel pressure and volume availability, not regulated fuel pressure.

Application(1) psi (kg/cm 2 )
Esteem, Swift & Grand Vitara 2.5L(2) 38.4-44.0 (2.7-3.1)
Vitara 1.6L & 2.0L(3) 35.6-42.7 (2.5-3.0)
(1) Key on and engine off. (2) Pressure should maintain at least 28.4 psi (2.0 kg/cm 2 ) for one minute after fuel pump is turned off. (3) Pressure should maintain at least 25.6 psi (1.8 kg/cm 2 ) for one minute after fuel pump is turned off.
(1)Key on and engine off.
(2)Pressure should maintain at least 28.4 psi (2.0 kg/cm 2 ) for one minute after fuel pump is turned off.
(3)Pressure should maintain at least 25.6 psi (1.8 kg/cm 2 ) for one minute after fuel pump is turned off.

FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

Application(1) psi (kg/cm 2 )
Esteem & Swift(2) 28.4-34.1 (2.0-2.4)
Grand Vitara(2) 29.8-37.0 (2.2-2.6)
Vitara 1.6L & 2.0L(3) 30.0-37.0 (2.1-2.6)
(1) With engine idling. (2) Pressure should maintain at least 28.4 psi (2.0 kg/cm 2 ) for one minute after fuel pump is turned off. (3) Pressure should maintain at least 25.6 psi (1.8 kg/cm 2 ) for one minute after fuel pump is turned off.
(1)With engine idling.
(2)Pressure should maintain at least 28.4 psi (2.0 kg/cm 2 ) for one minute after fuel pump is turned off.
(3)Pressure should maintain at least 25.6 psi (1.8 kg/cm 2 ) for one minute after fuel pump is turned off.

REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
Esteem & Swift12.0-13.0
Grand Vitara 2.5L10.0-14.0
Vitara 1.6L & 2.0L13.0-16.0

INJECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

IDLE SPEED

ApplicationIdle RPM
Esteem
A/C Off
Auto. Transaxle700-800
Man. Transaxle650-750
A/C On800-900
Grand Vitara 2.5L
A/C Off700-800
A/C On750-850
Swift(2)
Vitara (4-Cylinder)
A/C Off700-800
A/C On950-1050
1.6L800-900
2.0L750-850
(1) Transaxle or transmission in Neutral or Park. (2) Information is not available from manufacturer.
(1)Transaxle or transmission in Neutral or Park.
(2)Information is not available from manufacturer.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS (1)

THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR

ApplicationOhms
Esteem
Between Terminals 1 & 22500-6000
Between Terminals 1 & 3(2) 100-20,000
Grand Vitara 2.5L V6
Between Terminals 1 & 34000-6000
Between Terminals 2 and 3(2) 0-4600
Swift(3)
Vitara 1.6L & 2.0L
Between Terminals 1 & 34000-6000
Between Terminals 1 and 2(2) 20-6000
(1) (Scheme 5)for terminal identification. (2) Depending on degree of throttle opening. (3) Information is not available from manufacturer.
(1)(Scheme 5)for terminal identification.
(2)Depending on degree of throttle opening.
(3)Information is not available from manufacturer.

THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR RESISTANCE (1)

Scheme 5

Scheme 5
Scheme 5

Note. See PIN VOLTAGE CHARTS article and appropriate wiring diagrams in WIRING DIAGRAMS article for PCM connector and wire terminal identification.

ApplicationVolts
Grand Vitara 2.5L V6 (2)
At Idle.35-.65
At Wide Open Throttle3.5-4.5
(1) Ignition on and engine off. (2) Measure voltage at ECM connector terminal No. C51-3-12. see scheme 6
(1)Ignition on and engine off.
(2)Measure voltage at ECM connector terminal No. C51-3-12. see scheme 6

THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR VOLTAGE (1)

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