Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SUZUKI SWIFT III (MZ, EZ) 1.3 (RS 413, ZC11S), SUZUKI SWIFT III (MZ, EZ) 1.6 (RS 416, RR 416, ZC31S) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Coil spring
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Coil spring buffer
Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Suzuki Swift MK3. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 21
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #19
HEX bit no.H6.
Wheel impact socket #21
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Flat Screwdriver
Clip removal tool
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Suzuki Swift MK3. Professionals recommend:
  • Both coil springs of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the front 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 front 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 stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  7. Step 9
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  8. Step 10
    Clean the fastener of the bracket that connects the brake hose to the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 11
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    Unscrew the brake hose fastening bracket from the shock strut. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 12
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    Remove the bracket from the shock absorber strut.
  10. Step 13
    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 14
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 15
    Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
    Step 16
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  12. Step 17
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    Lower the car.
  13. Step 18
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    Open the bonnet.
  14. Step 19
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 20
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    Remove the clips of the plastic cowl grille. Use a clip removal tool.
  15. Step 21
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    Remove the cowl grille seal.
  16. Step 22
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    Remove the wiper cowl grille located on the right side.
  17. Step 23
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    Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
  18. Step 24
    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 25
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #18. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Suzuki Swift MK3 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  19. Step 26
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  20. Step 27
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: coil springs – Suzuki Swift MK3. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
  21. Step 28
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    Compress the spring.
  22. Step 29
    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 30
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  23. Step 31
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  24. Step 32
    Release the coil spring.
    Step 33
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    Remove the spring.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – Suzuki Swift MK3. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  25. Step 34
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  26. Step 35
    Compress the spring.
    Step 36
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  27. Step 37
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.
    Replacement: coil springs – Suzuki Swift MK3. Tip:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
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