Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SUZUKI SWIFT III (MZ, EZ) 1.3 (RS 413, ZC11S), SUZUKI SWIFT III (MZ, EZ) 1.3 DDiS (RS 413D), SUZUKI SWIFT III (MZ, EZ) 1.3 DDiS (RS 413D), SUZUKI SWIFT III (MZ, EZ) 1.3 (RS 413, ZC11S) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – Suzuki Swift MK3. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #21
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Adjustable wrench
Clip removal tool
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: shock absorbers – Suzuki Swift MK3. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Suzuki Swift MK3 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Suzuki Swift MK3
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Support the stub axle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 9
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    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber.
  8. Step 10
    Remove the support from under the stub axle.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Suzuki Swift MK3. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
    Step 11
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    Lower the car.
  9. Step 12
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    Open the boot lid.
  10. Step 13
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    Remove the clips of the boot side lining. Use a clip removal tool.
  11. Step 14
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    Detach the boot side lining.
  12. Step 15
    Detach the bulb connector.
    Step 16
    Clean the fasteners of the shock absorber upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 17
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #17. Use an adjustable wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Suzuki Swift MK3 – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  13. Step 18
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  14. Step 19
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    Remove the top mount.
  15. Step 20
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Suzuki Swift MK3. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  16. Step 21
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  17. Step 22
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    Install the top mount on the new shock absorber and secure it.
  18. Step 23
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  19. Step 24
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Suzuki Swift MK3 – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts.
  20. Step 25
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    Tighten the top shock absorber fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use an adjustable wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 28 Nm torque.
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