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7E-16 DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
(a)
(a)
(a)
1. Drive shaft joint R
2. Differential housing3. Transmission jack
4. Screw driver
8) Using 2 large screwdrivers as levers, pull out right side drive
shaft joint from differential and dismount housing assembly from
vehicle.
CAUTION:
During above work, use care not to cause damage to
drive shaft boot.
REMOUNTING
For remounting, reverse dismounting procedure and use following
tightening torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
After tightening all fasteners properly, fill hypoid gear oil as speci-
fied and check tightening of plugs with specification.
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DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 7E-17
09951-16080
Bearing installer09951-26010
Bush remover plate09918-18110
Air pressure regulator
09367-04002
3-way joint
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
Differential oil filler / level plug232.317.0
Differential oil drain plug232.317.0
Differential mounting front bolts858.561.5
Differential mounting bracket bolts505.036.5
Front drive shaft flange bolts505.036.5
Propeller shaft flange bolts505.036.5
Pump assembly bolts131.39.5
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL
MATERIALRECOMMENDED
SUZUKI PRODUCTUSE
SealantSUZUKI BOND NO. 1215
(99000-31110)Front differential drain plug
SPECIAL TOOLS
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7F
DIFFERENTIAL (REAR) 7F-1
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 7F
DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION7F-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS7F-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE7F-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Service7F-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dismounting7F-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remounting7F-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNIT REPAIR7F-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS7F-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS7F-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The differential assembly using a hypoid bevel pinion
and gear is installed to the rear axle. It is set in the con-
ventional type axle housing.
The reduction ratio and differential case vary depend-
ing on transmission or engine type.
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1. Breather hose
2. Oil filler / level plug
3. Rear drain plug
(Apply sealant)
Viscosity chart SAE
DIFFERENTIAL (REAR) 7F-3
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.
CHANGING OIL
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
(roughly up to level hole).
4) Torque drain and level / filler plugs to specification.
ªAº: Sealant 99000-31110
Tightening Torque
(a): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
(b): 28 N
.m (2.8 kg-m, 20.5 lb-ft)
Specified gear oil: Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
SAE 75W-85, 80W-90 or 90
For oil viscosity, refer to the chart
at the left.
Oil capacity : 2.2 liters (4.6 / 3.9 US / Imp. pt.)
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1. Match mark
1. Differential to rear axle nut
7F-4 DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)
DISMOUNTING
1) Lift up vehicle and drain oil from rear differential housing.
2) Remove rear brake drums and pull out right and left rear axle
shafts. (Refer to rear axle shaft removal of SECTION 3E.)
3) Before removing propeller shaft, give match marks on joint
flange and propeller shaft as shown.
4) Remove propeller shaft by removing its 4 flange bolts and nuts.
5) Remove differential assembly by removing its 8 fastening nuts.
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1. Differential to rear axle nut
(a)
(a)
DIFFERENTIAL (REAR) 7F-5
REMOUNTING
1) Clean mating surfaces of rear axle and differential assembly and
apply sealant (Suzuki bond 1215) to axle side evenly.
ªAº: Sealant 99000-31110
2) Install differential assembly to axle and fix it with nuts tightened
to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 55 N
.m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
3) Install propeller shaft to joint flange aligning match marks and
torque flange bolts to specification.
Tightening Torque
(a): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
4) Install right and left rear axle shafts and drums.
(Refer to rear axle installation of SECTION 3E and rear brake
drum installation of SECTION 5.)
5) Install wheels.
6) Fill hypoid gear oil as specified and tighten plug to specification.
Lower lift.
UNIT REPAIR
Refer to the same section of UNIT REPAIR MANUAL mentioned in Foreword of this manual.
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1. Window regulator lubrication point 1. Regulator mounting bolts
2. Regulator motor mounting nuts
3. Hole
BODY SERVICE 9-5
FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR
REMOVAL
1) Remove door glass, referring to steps 1) to 9) of FRONT DOOR
GLASS REMOVAL in this section.
2) Disconnect power window motor lead wire at coupler and loosen
clamp.
3) Loosen regulator mounting bolts, nuts and take out regulator
through hole as shown in left figure.
INSPECTION
1) Check regulator sliding and rotating parts for greasing.
2) Check rollers for wear and damage.
3) Check wire for damage.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install window regulator noting the
following point.
Tighten bolts and nuts according to the order (a, b, c / 1, 2, 3, 4)
shown in left figure.
When installing glass, check that the top part of the glass contacts
the glass run evenly and that the glass moves up and down
smoothly.
If the glass is tilted with respect to the glass run, make a fine ad-
justment with the screws.
Install door window regulator handle (if equipped) so that it has
an angle as shown in figure when glass is fully closed.
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1. Molding
2. Fastener
1. Molding
2. Adhesive
3. Glass
ªAº: Primer for molding
1. Rubber sucker grip
9-10 BODY SERVICE
7) Using new brush, apply sufficient amount of primer for glass
along glass surface to be adhered to body.
NOTE:
Be sure to refer to maker's instruction for proper han-
dling and drying time.
Do not apply primer on outside of ceramic coated sur-
face.
Do not touch primer coated surface.
Width ªbº: 18 ± 19 mm (0.71 ± 0.75 in.)
ªcº: 16 ± 17 mm (0.63 ± 0.67 in.)
ªdº: 24 mm (0.94 in.)
ªeº: 27 mm (1.06 in.)
8) Apply primer for molding along molding surface all around as
shown in figure.
9) Apply adhesive referring to figure at the left.
NOTE:
Start from bottom side of glass.
Be careful not to damage primer.
Height of adhesive applied to lower side should be high-
er than that of other three sides.
Upper, right and left sides
Width ªeº : Approx. 11 mm (0.43 in.)
Height ªfº : Approx. 17 mm (0.67 in.)
ªgº : Approx. 25 mm (0.98 in.)
Distance ªhº : Approx. 16 mm (0.63 in.)
Press glass against body quickly after adhesive is ap-
plied.
Use of rubber sucker grip is helpful to hold and carry
glass after adhesive is applied.
Perform steps 9) to 10) within 10 min. to ensure sufficient
adhesion.
Be sure to refer to adhesive maker's instruction for prop-
er handling and drying time.
10) Holding rubber sucker grips, place glass onto body by aligning
mating marks marked in step 3) and press it.