Swift GA L4-1298cc 1.3L SOHC MFI (2001)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Front Wheel Alignment
TOE ADJUSTMENT
Toe is adjusted by changing the tie rod length. Loosen right and left tie rod end lock nuts first and then rotate right and left tie rods by the same
amount to align toe-in to specification. In this adjustment, right and left tie rods should became equal in length ("A" in left figure).
Before rotating tie rods, apply grease between tie rods and rack boots so that boots won't be twisted.
After adjustment, tighten lock nuts to specified torque and make sure that rack boots are not twisted.
Tightening Torque (a): 45 Nm (4.5 kg-m, 32.5 ft. lbs.)
CAMBER AND CASTER ADJUSTMENT
Should camber or caster be found out of specifications upon inspection, locate its cause first. If it is in damaged, loose, bent, dented or worn
suspension parts, they should be replaced. If it is in vehicle body, repair it so as to attain specifications.
To prevent possible incorrect reading of camber or caster, vehicle front end must be moved up and down a few times before inspection.
STEERING ANGLE
When tie rod or tie rod end was replaced, check toe and then also steering angle with turning radius gauge. If steering angle is not correct, check if
right and left tie rods are equal in length ("A").
NOTE: If tie rod lengths were changed to adjust steering angle, reinspect toe-in.
