Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
SUZUKI SWIFT III (MZ, EZ) 1.5 (RS 415)

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear springs on SUZUKI SWIFT 3 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: coil springs – Suzuki Swift MK3. Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Copper grease
                      
                        Drive socket # 17
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #21
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Flat Screwdriver
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

All the parts you need to replace – Springs for SWIFT III (MZ, EZ) and other SUZUKI models

SUZUKI SWIFT III (MZ, EZ) 1.5 (RS 415)

Replacement: coil springs – Suzuki Swift MK3. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Both coil springs of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the rear suspension.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: coil springs – Suzuki Swift MK3. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Suzuki Swift MK3
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Support the stub axle.Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 7

Clean the shock absorber fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.

Step 8

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber.Use a drive socket #17.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Detach the lower part of the shock absorber.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 10

Remove the support from under the stub axle.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: coil springs – Suzuki Swift MK3. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 11

Pull down the suspension control arm.Use a crowbar.
Step 12

Take out the spring.
Step 13

Clean the coil spring mounting seats.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.

Step 14

Pull down the suspension control arm.Use a crowbar.
Step 15

Install the spring.
Step 16

Support the stub axle.Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 17

Attach the lower part of the shock absorber.
Step 18

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #17.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.
Step 19

Remove the support from under the stub axle.

Replacement: coil springs – Suzuki Swift MK3. Professionals recommend:

Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 20

Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.

Step 21

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 22

Treat the surface where the wheel rim contacts the brake drum.Use copper grease.
Step 23

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Suzuki Swift MK3
Step 24

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 25

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #21.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 125 nm torque.
Step 26

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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