Suzuki Grand Vitara JB416 / JB420 / JB419. Manual — part 230

3-1 Precautions:

Driveline / Axle

Precautions

Precautions

Precautions for Driveline / Axle

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Differential Gear Oil Note
Refer to “Differential Gear Oil Note in Section 00”.

Fastener Caution
Refer to “Fastener Caution in Section 00”.

Precautions for Transfer
Refer to “Precautions in Diagnosing Trouble: Motor-Shift Type (Transfer with Shift Actuator) in Section 3C”.

Drive Shaft / Axle: Front 3A-1

Driveline / Axle

Drive Shaft / Axle

Front

General Description

Front Drive Shaft Construction

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A constant velocity tripod joint is used on the differential side of both the right and left drive shaft assemblies. And, a
constant velocity ball joint is used on the wheel side of both the right and left drive shaft assemblies. The drive shaft
can slide through the tripod joint in the extension / contraction direction.

Diagnostic Information and Procedures

Front Drive Shaft Symptom Diagnosis

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Condition

Possible cause

Correction / Reference Item

Abnormal noise: When
starting

Loose wheel nut(s)

Tighten wheel nut(s) referring to “Wheel
Removal and Installation in Section 2D”.

Loose drive shaft flange bolt(s)

Tighten drive shaft flange bolt(s) referring to
“Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation: Front”.

Broken or damaged wheel bearing

Replace referring to “Front Wheel Hub, Disc,
Nut and Bearing Check in Section 2B”.

Abnormal noise: When
making turns

Grease leakage from boot

Replace boot and apply grease referring to
“Front Drive Shaft Disassembly and Assembly:
Front”.

Worn or broken drive shaft joint

Replace drive shaft joint referring to “Front
Drive Shaft Disassembly and Assembly:
Front”.

Abnormal noise: When
running

Broken drive shaft joint

Replace drive shaft joint referring to “Front
Drive Shaft Disassembly and Assembly:
Front”.

Poorly lubricated or worn joint

Lubricate or replace joint referring to “Front
Drive Shaft Disassembly and Assembly:
Front”.

Loose drive shaft flange bolt(s)

Tighten drive shaft flange bolt(s) referring to
“Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation: Front”.

Vibration

Worn drive shaft joint

Replace drive shaft joint referring to “Front
Drive Shaft Disassembly and Assembly:
Front”.

Deformed drive shaft

Replace referring to “Front Drive Shaft
Disassembly and Assembly: Front”.

3A-2 Drive Shaft / Axle: Front

Repair Instructions

Front Drive Shaft Boot and Joint Check

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• Check boot for tear. If even a small tear is found, replace with new one.

• Check drive shaft joint for wear, breakage, and any other damage. Replace if any abnormality is found.

Front Drive Shaft Components

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[A]: Right side drive shaft assembly

4. Boot band (Large)

9. Drive shaft nut

: After tightening nut, caulk nut
securely.

[B]: Left side drive shaft assembly

5. Boot (Differential side)

10. Front drive shaft flange nut

1. Circlip

6. Boot band (Small)

: 220 N

⋅m (22.0 kgf-m, 159.5 lb-ft)

2. Differential side joint (Constant velocity tripod joint)

: Apply yellow grease included in spare part to joint.

7. Wheel side joint assembly (Constant velocity

ball joint)
: Never disassemble.

: 80 N

⋅m (8.0 kgf-m, 58.0 lb-ft)

3. Snap ring

8. Tripod joint spider

: Do not reuse.

Drive Shaft / Axle: Front 3A-3

Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation

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Removal

1) Undo caulking (1) and remove drive shaft nut (2).

2) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
3) Drain front differential oil.
4) Disconnect tie-rod end from steering knuckle

referring to “Steering Knuckle Removal and
Installation in Section 2B”.

5) Remove stabilizer joint from stabilizer bar.
6) Remove brake hose mounting bolt.
7) Remove suspension control arm referring to

“Suspension Control Arm Removal and Installation
in Section 2B”.

8) Remove front drive shaft flange nuts (1).

9) Remove drive shaft assembly from front differential.

CAUTION

!

To prevent breakage of boots (wheel side and
differential side), do not contact them with
other parts when removing drive shaft
assembly.

Installation

CAUTION

!

• Be careful not to damage oil seals and

boots when installing drive shaft.

• Do not hit joint boot with hammer.

Inserting joint only by hands is allowed.

• Make sure that differential side joint is

inserted fully and its snap ring is seated as
it was.

Install drive shaft assembly by reversing removal
procedure and noting the following points.
• Tighten each bolts and nuts to the specified torque

referring to “Front Drive Shaft Components: Front”
and “Front Suspension Construction in Section 2B”.

Front Drive Shaft Disassembly and Assembly

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Disassembly

CAUTION

!

• Disassembly of wheel side joint assembly

is not allowed. If any noise or damage
exists in it, replace it as assembly.

• Do not disassemble tripod joint spider. If

any malcondition is found in it, replace it
as differential side joint assembly.

1) Draw hooks (2) of boot big band together and

remove differential side boot big band (1).

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