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1. Wood block
2. Dash panel
t: 45 mm / 1.8 in.
H: 200 mm / 8 in.
W: 100 ± 150 mm / 4 ± 6 in.
1. Transmission jack
2. Engine rear mounting member
3. Gear shift lever case
4. Bolt
TRANSFER 7D-5
TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
Dismounting and remounting of transfer and transmission together
as a unit is described in Section 7A for Manual Transmission or 7B1
for Automatic Transmission, but it is also possible to dismount and
remount transfer assembly by itself as described below.
DISMOUNTING
IN ENGINE ROOM
1) Disconnect negative (±) cable from battery.
2) Remove distributor assembly (if equipped).
3) Place wood block between engine and dash panel so that it
serves as stopper when engine, transmission and transfer unit
hangs down as rear mounting member is removed.
CAUTION:
Make sure to use wood block to prevent contact which
may occur between dash panel and CMP sensor case
(G16), CMP sensor (J20) or intake manifold (H25), and fan
and shroud.
IN CABIN
1) Remove console box.
2) Remove shift lever of transmission and transfer.
ON LIFT
1) Drain transfer oil.
2) Remove rear propeller shaft.
3) Remove front propeller shaft.
4) Disconnect exhaust center pipe.
5) Disconnect speed sensor coupler.
6) Place transmission jack and remove mounting member.
7) Lower transmission jack gradually and check to ensure that
wood block serves as stopper between engine and dash panel.
8) Remove bolts for gear shift lever case.
9) Pull off breather hose.
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1. Bolt
2. Transfer assembly
1. Bolt
2. Engine rear mounting3. Transfer assembly
1. Bolt
2. Transfer assembly
3. Transmission jack
7D-6 TRANSFER
IN CABIN
Remove gear shift lever case and then remove transfer center case
bolt.
ON LIFT
1) Remove transfer mounting (engine rear mounting) by removing
bolts.
2) Apply transmission jack to transfer to support it.
3) Remove couplers for 4WD / 4WD-LOW switches lead.
4) Remove transfer front case bolts.
5) With transfer assembly supported with transmission jack, slide
it rearward and when it is apart from transmission, lower it.
REMOUNTING
For remounting, reverse dismounting procedure described above,
noting following.
Be sure to use specified torque for tightening.
Clamp wiring and breather hose securely.
Clamp shift lever boot securely.
Fill specified gear oil by specified amount.
Connect battery and check for function.
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TRANSFER 7D-7
09940-53111
Bearing installer
UNIT REPAIR
Refer to the same section of UNIT REPAIR MANUAL mentioned in FOREWORD of this manual.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
FasteningportionTightening torqueFastening ortionN.mkg-mlb-ft
Oil filler / level and drain plugs232.317.0
Engine rear mounting bolts505.036.5
Universal joint flange bolts505.036.5
Speed sensor bolt60.64.5
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS
MATERIALRECOMMENDED
SUZUKI PRODUCTUSE
Lithium greaseSUZUKI SUPER GREASE A
(99000-25010)
Oil seal lips and O-rings.
Splines of propeller shaft.
Select return system.
Shift control lever.
SPECIAL TOOL
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7E
DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 7E-1
The differential assembly using a hypoid bevel pinion
and gear is installed to the front axle.
4WD control system controls drive force to be trans-
mitted to front axles or not. The reduction ratio varies
depending on transmission or engine type.The differential assembly is decisive in that the drive
power is concentrated there. Therefore, use of genu-
ine parts and specified torque is compulsory. Further,
because of sliding tooth meshing with high pressure
between bevel pinion and gear, it is mandatory to lu-
bricate them by hypoid gear oil.
SECTION 7E
DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION7E- 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4WD CONTROL SYSTEM7E- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS7E- 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS TABLE7E- 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Differential Assembly7E- 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4WD Control System Diagnostic Flow Table 7E- 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4WD CONTROL CIRCUIT INSPECTION 7E- 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE7E- 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE SERVICE7E- 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear Oil Change7E- 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSPECTION7E-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4WD Control System7E-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Actuator7E-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Pump Assembly7E-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 7E-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Differential Mountings7E-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DISMOUNTING7E-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REMOUNTING7E-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNIT REPAIR7E-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS7E-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL7E-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS7E-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 7E-9
Viscosity chart SAE
Temperature
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
NOTE:
When having driven through water, check immediately if wa-
ter has entered (if so, oil is cloudy). Water mixed oil must be
changed at once.
Whenever vehicle is hoisted for any other service work than
oil change, also be sure to check for oil leakage and status
of breather hoses.
Gear Oil Change
NOTE:
Hypoid gear oil must be used for differential.
It is highly recommended to use SAE 80W ± 90 viscosity.
1) Before oil change or inspection, be sure to stop engine and lift
up vehicle horizontally.
2) Check oil level and existence of leakage. If leakage is found, cor-
rect its cause.
3) Drain old oil and pour proper amount of gear oil as specified be-
low (roughly up to level hole).
4) Apply sealant to thread of drain plug (b) and torque plugs to
specification.
Sealant 99000-31110
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
(b): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
Specified gear oil: Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
SAE 75W ± 85, 90 or 80W ± 90
For oil viscosity, refer to left chart.
Oil capacity: 1.0 liters (2.1 / 1.8 US / lmp. pt)
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DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 7E-13
1. Mounting bracket bolt
2. Mounting bracket R
3. Differential housing
4. Mounting front bolt
1. Differential housing
2. Mounting front bolt3. Mounting bracket L
4. Mounting bracket bolt
1. Mounting bracket
1. Mounting bracket L
2. Bush3. Mounting bracket R
A: Slit alignment 45 4
2
3
1
2
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Differential Mountings
1) Lift up vehicle and turn steering wheel all way to the right.
2) Separate mounting bracket R from differential housing by re-
moving bolts from its lower part.
3) Remove mounting bracket R by removing mounting front bolt
from its upper part.
4) Remove mounting bracket L by removing upper and lower fas-
tening bolts.
5) Check conditions of each bush. If it is damaged or deteriorated,
drive it out with special tools and press for replacement.
Special Tool
(A): 09951-26010
(B): 09951-16080
6) Position slit in each bush as shown when press-fitting it.
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7E-14 DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
1. Mounting bracket R
2. Mounting bracket L
1. Bolt and nut
2. Differential carrier
3. Cross member
4. Bolt
5. Differential rear mounting assembly
7) Position each bush to bracket as shown.
Length ªaº: 3.0 mm (0.12 in.)
8) Use following torque for reinstallation.
Tightening Torque
(a): 85 N
.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
(b): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
REAR MOUNTING
(For front differential carrier)
1) Lift up vehicle and remove mounting assembly by removing 2
bolts and nuts from differential carrier side and 2 bolts from cross
member side.
2) Check mounting rubber for damage or deterioration and replace
as necessary.
3) Use following torque for reinstallation.
Tightening Torque
(a): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
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DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 7E-15
A: Match marks
1. Mounting bracket bolt
2. Flange bolt and nut
1. Bolts
1. Mounting bracket bolt
2. Mounting bracket R
3. Differential housing
DISMOUNTING
1) Lift up vehicle and drain oil.
2) Disconnect air hose and breather hose from differential housing.
3) Before removing propeller shaft, give match marks on joint
flange and propeller shaft as shown.
4) Remove propeller shaft flange by removing its 4 bolts and sus-
pend it with cord or the like.
NOTE:
If pull out propeller shaft, transfer oil must be drained be-
fore pulling out.
5) Remove 3 bolts for left mounting bracket and 3 bolts for drive
shaft flange to set left side of differential free.
6) Remove 2 bolts from cross member to set differential rear
mounting free.
7) With differential housing assembly held with transmission jack,
remove mounting bolts on right end of housing.