1999 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Propeller shaft

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GRAND
VITARA
4B-2 PROPELLER SHAFTS
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Abnormal noise
Loose universal joint bolt.

Spider bearing worn out or stuck.

Wear spider.Tighten universal joint bolt.
Replace.
Replace propeller shaft.
Vibration
Deformed propeller shaft.Replace.
PROPELLER SHAFT JOINT CHECK
If universal joints are suspected of producing chattering or rattling
noise, inspect them for wear. Check to see if cross spider rattles in
yokes or if splines are worn down and replace defective propeller
shaft with new one.
Noise coming from universal joint can be easily distinguished from
other noises because rhythm of chattering or rattling is in step with
cruising speed. Noise is pronounced particularly on standing start
or in coasting condition (when braking effect of engine is showing
in the drive line).

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1. Match mark
PROPELLER SHAFTS 4B-3
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
PROPELLER SHAFT
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Drain transfer oil only when servicing front propeller shaft.
3) Before removing propeller shaft, give match marks on joint
flange and propeller shaft as shown.
4) Remove propeller shaft.
DISASSEMBLY
1) Using special tool(A), remove 2 circlips.
Special Tool
(A): 09900-06108
2) Using special tool(B), push spider bearing race out 3 ± 4 mm
(0.12 ± 0.16 in.) from shaft yoke race.
NOTE:
Before pushing it out, apply penetrate lubricant between
bearing race and yoke race.
Special Tool
(B): 09926-48010
Length ªaº: 3 ± 4 mm (0.12 ± 0.16 in.)
3) Tapping yoke with a hammer, completely remove bearing race.
4) Take out bearing race on the other side in the same way as in
2) and 3).

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1. Vise
1. Spider
2. Bearing ªAº
4B-4 PROPELLER SHAFTS
5) Push out bearing race on flange yoke side as described in 1) and
2), and then, holding bearing race in a vise, tap flange yoke and
take out race. (Refer to the figure.)
Remove bearing race on the opposite side in the same way.
NOTE:

Take care not to lose rollers in spider bearing race when
removing it.

Fit removed bearings temporarily in spider so that they
can be reinstalled in their original positions.
INSPECTION
Inspect propeller shaft and flange yoke for damage, and propeller
shaft for runout.
If damage is found or shaft runout exceeds its limit, replace.
Runout limit: 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
ASSEMBLY
NOTE:

Make sure that rollers inside spider bearing race are all in
place.

Make sure to apply grease to spider bearing race.
ªAº: Grease 99000-25030
CAUTION:
In assembly, be sure to use new circlips, spider and bear-
ings. Reuse of circlips, spider and bearings once as-
sembled is prohibited.

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1. Copper hammer
2. Bearing race
3. Yoke
4. Spider
Center support equipped vehicle
PROPELLER SHAFTS 4B-5
1) Insert bearing race into yoke, tapping it with a hammer, until it is
flush with yoke face. When doing this, insert spider into bearing
race to prevent rollers in bearing race from coming out.
2) Insert the other bearing race on the opposite side into yoke, tap-
ping with a hammer until it is flush with yoke face.
3) Insert bearing races on the flange yoke side in the same way as
described in 1) and 2) above.
4) Place a metal plate on bearing races when tapping them in to
avoid damaging yoke.
5) Securely fit 4 circlips to shaft and flange yoke.
NOTE:

After assembly, check to ensure that both shaft yoke and
flange yoke move smoothly.

Make sure that each circlip is fitted in groove securely.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install propeller shaft.

Use following specification to torque universal joint flange bolts
(and center support bolts).
Tightening Torque
(a): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)

When installing propeller shaft, align the match marks.
Otherwise, vibration may occur during driving.
NOTE:
If transfer oil was drained for front propeller shaft removal,
pour specified gear oil into transfer case to specified level.

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4B-6 PROPELLER SHAFTS
09900-06108
Snap ring pliers
(Closing type)09926-48010
Universal joint
disassembling tool set
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
FastenerTightening torqueFastenerN.mkg-mlb-ft
Propeller shaft nut / Center support bolt505.036.5
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL
MATERIALRECOMMENDED
SUZUKI PRODUCTUSE
Lithium greaseSUPER GREASE C
(99000-25030)To apply to spider bearing race.
SPECIAL TOOLS

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7A-6 MANUAL TRANSMISSION (TYPE 1)
3, (a)
1. Coupler
2. Clamp3. 4WD switch
4. Boot No. 2
1. Back up light switch
2. 4WD switch
1. Back up light switch coupler
2. Front propeller shaft
SWITCHES
TRANSFER 4WD SWITCH
1) Remove console box and lift transmission control lever boots
No. 2 and No. 3. (Refer to page 7A-4.)
2) Remove transfer control lever boot No. 2, unclamp wiring on
transfer case to free it and pull off coupler.
3) Replace switch and connect as it was.
Tightening Torque
(a): 20 N
.m (2.0 kg-m, 14.5 lb-ft)
4) Turn ON ignition switch, shift transfer shift control lever to 4WD
position and check that indicator lights. Turn OFF switch after
checking.
NOTE:

When removing and reinstalling switch, use care not to let
dust enter transfer box inside.

Make sure to reset clamp for wiring which is located
where invisible directly.

It is recommended to work on transfer shift control lever
boot No. 1 from underside of vehicle on lift.

Identify this switch by its leg part which is different for that
of back up light switch.
BACK UP LIGHT SWITCH
WARNING:
Refrain from work while exhaust center pipe is hot.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
NOTE:
When replacing switch, use care not to let dust enter transmis-
sion through switch hole.
1) Lift up vehicle.
2) Remove coupler(s) for switch wiring.

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1. Match mark
1. Flange bolt
2. Front propeller shaft
1. Transmission jack
2. Engine rear mounting member
7A-10 MANUAL TRANSMISSION (TYPE 1)
ON LIFT
1) Drain oil from transmission and transfer.
2) Give match marks on joint flange and propeller shaft as shown
in figure. (front and rear)
3) Remove flange bolts of rear propeller shaft universal joint and
pull out propeller shaft.
4) Remove flange bolts of front propeller shaft universal joint and
pull out propeller shaft.
5) Remove clutch operating cylinder from transmission. It is not
necessary to disconnect clutch hose from operating cylinder.
NOTE:

It is not necessary to drain transmission oil when dis-
mounting transmission and transfer for clutch mainte-
nance only.

Work without draining transfer oil is possible if front pro-
peller shaft is dismounted together with transmission and
transfer.
6) Remove clutch housing lower plate.
7) Disconnect couplers from 4WD switch, back up light switch and
speed sensor assembly and release their harness from clamps.
Remove nuts from joint with engine.
8) Apply transmission jack and remove engine rear mounting
member taking off its bolts.
9) After removing mounting member, move rearward transmission
and transfer assemblies placed on jack and then lower them.

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1. Match mark
7A-12 MANUAL TRANSMISSION (TYPE 1)
REMOUNTING OF TRANS. UNIT
For remounting, reverse dismounting procedure.
Use specified torques as given below.
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)

For tightening torque of transmission stiffener bolt, refer to
ªENGINE MECHANICALº section.

Set each clamp for wiring, hose and cable securely.

Set clamp for shift control lever boots securely.

After installing clutch operating cylinder, check clutch pedal free
travel. Refer to SECTION 7C1 ªCLUTCHº.

Fill gear oil to transmission and transfer as specified.

Connect battery and check function of engine, clutch and trans.

When installing propeller shaft, align the match marks.