Though equipment and trim levels vary, the Vitara and Grand Vitara have been the same full-frame truck since the Grand Vitara was introduced in 1999.
Chassis specs given here apply to all models, but wheel speed sensor resistance on vehicles with Type 1 ABS (separate proportioning valve) is 800 ohms to 1,600 ohms. Vehicles with Type 2 ABS have Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), and wheel speed sensor resistance is 1,200 ohms to 1,600 ohms.
BELT POSITIONS:H25 ENGINE
2. P/S Pump Pulley
3. A/C Compressor Pulley (if equipped)
4. Tension Pulley(Motor Age graphic. Source: Suzuki)
There is no timing belt, so while the maintenance chart calls for relatively frequent attention, maintenance should be easy.
TSBs were issued for a faulty timing chain tensioner and oil leaks at the timing chain cover and rear main seal. A recall was issued to replace a sticking accelerator cable.
The transfer case's low range makes this a capable off-road vehicle, so if that's how your customer uses the truck, put it on the lift and check carefully for damage underneath.
GRAND VITARA H25 ENGINE SPECS Type: Displacement: Bore x stroke: Horsepower: Torque: Compression ratio: Emission controls: Fuel system: Fuel pressure: Fuel injectors: Oil pressure: Valve clearance:
Spark plug gap: Firing order: Ignition timing: Base idle speed: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Battery:
Alternator:
Ignition: CAPACITIES Oil/filter change: Automatic trans: Manual trans: Transfer case: Differential Fuel tank: Cooling system: Refrigerant: Compressor: LUBRICANTS Brake fluid:
Engine oil:
Automatic trans:
Differential:
Transfer case:
Manual trans: Power steering:
Refrigerant:
Compressor:
MAINTENANCE Oil and filter:
Auto trans:
Spark plugs:
Fuel filter:
Fuel tank cap:
Brake fluid:
Manual trans oil:
Automatic trans fluid: Transfer case oil: Differential oil: CHASSIS SPECSDrivetrain:
Brake system:
WS sensors:
Front disc thickness:
Rear disc thickness: SUSPENSION SYSTEM Front:
Rear:
Lug nut torque:
Front axle nut torque: FRONT ALIGNMENT Toe: Camber: Caster:
FRONT ALIGNMENT Toe:
Camber: Caster:
V6, 2.5L, chain-driven DOHC, four-valve, aluminum block and heads
2495cc (152 cid)
84.1 x 74.9mm (3.31 x 2.95 in.)
155 hp @ 6,500 rpm
160 ft.-lbs. @ 4,000 rpm
9.5:1
EGR, EVAP
MPFI
30-37 psi @ idle; 38-44 psi unregulated
10-14 ohms
55-67 psi @ 4,000 rpm
Hydraulic
0.039-0.043 in. (1.0-1.1mm)
1-6-5-4-3-2 (Odd numbers on left bank)
4-6° BTDC @ idle
625-725 rpm, 10-50 percent duty cycle
12V, min 36AH
60, 70 or 80 amp
Direct
5.2 qt. (5.0L)
7.5 qt. (7.1L)
2.9 qt. (2.7L)
1.8 qt. (1.7L)
Front, 1.1 qt. (1.0L): Rear, 2.3 qt. (2.2L)
16.8 gal. (64L)
8.0 qt. (7.9L)
17.6 oz (500g)
8.2 oz (250cc) total system
DOT 3
API SG or newer, SAE 5W-30
Dexron III
Hypoid, API GL-5, SAE 75W-90
API GL-4, SAE 75W-90
API GL-4, SAE 75W-90
Dexron III
R134a
PAG ND-OIL8
7,500 miles
60,000 milesl
30,000 miles
60,000 miles
60,000 miles
60,000 miles
30,000 miles
100,000 miles
45,000 miles
135,000 miles
RWD or part-time 4WD with two-speed transfer case, five-speed manual or electronic four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive (O/D)
Disc/drum with three-channel ABS
See Technical Notes.
0.787 in. (20mm) minimum
8.740 in (222.1mm) maximum
MacPherson struts, lower A-arms, stabilizer bar
Solid axle, coil springs, two trailing links per side, Panhard rod
73 ft.-lbs. (100 Nm)
156 ft.-lbs. (216 Nm)
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