Suzuki Grand Vitara JB416 / JB420. Manual — part 161

3A-6 Drive Shaft / Axle: Front

Specifications

Tightening Torque Specifications

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NOTE
The specified tightening torque is also described in the following.
“Front Drive Shaft Components: Front”

Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “Fastener Information in Section 0A”.

Special Tools and Equipment

Recommended Service Material

S5JB0A3118001

NOTE
Required service material is also described in the following.
“Front Drive Shaft Components: Front”

Special Tool

S5JB0A3118002

09913–80113

09943–57010

Bearing installer

Band compressor

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Drive Shaft / Axle: Rear 3A-7

Rear

General Description

Rear Drive Shaft Construction

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Refer to “Front Drive Shaft Construction: Front”.

Repair Instructions

Rear Drive Shaft Components

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1. Differential side joint (Constant velocity tripod joint)

: Apply yellow grease included in spare part to joint.

5. Boot band (Small)

9. Rear drive shaft flange nut

2. Snap ring

6. Wheel side joint (Constant velocity ball joint)

: Never disassemble.

: 220 N

⋅m (22.0 kgf-m, 159.5 lb-ft)

3. Boot band (Large)

7. Tripod joint spider

: 80 N

⋅m (8.0 kgf-m, 58.0 lb-ft)

4. Boot (Differential side)

8. Drive shaft nut

: After tightening nut, caulk nut securely.

: Do not reuse.

3A-8 Drive Shaft / Axle: Rear

Rear Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation

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Removal

1) Undo caulking (1) of drive shaft nut (2) and then

remove drive shaft nut.

2) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
3) Give match mark rear drive shaft flange (3) and rear

drive shaft (4) as shown in figure, and then remove
rear drive shaft flange nuts (1), and then remove rear
drive shaft.

Installation
Install drive shaft assembly by reversing removal
procedure and noting the following points.
• Install rear drive shaft (1) aligning match marks (2).

CAUTION

!

• Protect oil seals and boots from any

damage, preventing them form
unnecessary contact while 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.

• Tighten each nuts to specified torque referring to

“Rear Drive Shaft Components: Rear”.

Rear Drive Shaft Disassembly and Assembly

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Disassembly
Refer to “Front Drive Shaft Disassembly and Assembly:
Front”.

Assembly
Assemble rear drive shaft assembly referring to “Front
Drive Shaft Disassembly and Assembly: Front” and
noting the following points which are different from that
of the front drive shaft assembly.
• Apply grease to differential side joint.

Grease color
: Yellow

Amount
: 197 – 207 g (6.9 – 7.3 oz)

• Install tripod joint spider (1) on shaft by using special

tool with hammer, directing its chamfered spline
toward wheel side, and then fasten it with new snap
ring (2) using snap ring plier (3).

Special tool
(A): 09913–84510

2. Match mark

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1

3

2

4

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2

1

I5JB0A312003-01

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Drive Shaft / Axle: Rear 3A-9

Specifications

Tightening Torque Specifications

S5JB0A3127001

NOTE
The specified tightening torque is also described in the following.
“Rear Drive Shaft Components: Rear”

Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “Fastener Information in Section 0A”.

Special Tools and Equipment

Recommended Service Material

S5JB0A3128001

NOTE
Required service material is also described in the following.
“Rear Drive Shaft Components: Rear”

Special Tool

S5JB0A3128002

09913–84510
Bearing installer
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