Parts for your 1997 Suzuki Swift-Wheel hubs

1997 Suzuki Swift wheel hubs — what they do and when to service them

Wheel hubs are absolutely used on the 1997 Suzuki Swift. Technical references including the Suzuki Swift SF413/SF416 Factory Service Manual (1996–2000), the Suzuki Electronic Parts Catalogue for 1997 models, Haynes Repair Manual 3502 (Swift/Geo Metro 1989–2001), and major bearing catalogues from NSK/SKF all detail front and rear hub components, bearings and fasteners for this generation. Those sources confirm a pressed-in double-row front wheel bearing with a separate hub flange, and rear hub arrangements that vary by brake type (drum or disc) and ABS fitment.

On this Swift, the wheel hub is the bit that marries the wheel to the car’s suspension and, at the front, to the driveshaft. It keeps the wheel centred, carries the wheel studs, and spins smoothly on its bearing. Up front, the hub is splined to the CV shaft and pressed into a bearing that’s seated in the steering knuckle. Down the back, drum-brake models commonly use a greased hub with serviceable tapered roller bearings, while rear disc or ABS variants can use a sealed hub/bearing unit. Either way, the hub’s job is the same: keep the tyre tracking straight and quiet while handling Aussie and Kiwi roads without drama.

Tell-tales that a Swift’s hubs or bearings need attention include:

• Growling or humming that rises with road speed
• Play at the wheel rim when rocked at 12-and-6 o’clock
• Uneven tyre wear, ABS light flickers, or a hot hub cap after a run

Servicing and replacement tips for a 1997 Swift:

1. Front hubs: The bearing is a press-fit. Use a quality press and correct drifts