1999 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA bearing

YH4
GRAND
VITARA
1. Drive shaft
circlip
2. Spindle thrust
washer
3. Drive shaft
4. Wheel spindle
1. Tie-rod end
2. Knuckle
1. Strut
2. Knuckle
1. Dust cover
2. Wheel spindle
3. Knuckle
4. Inner oil seal /
knuckle cap
FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-17
KNUCKLE / WHEEL SPINDLE
REMOVAL
1) Remove wheel hub. Refer to ªWHEEL HUB (INCLUDED
WHEEL BEARING)º in this section.
2) Remove front drive shaft circlip and front spindle thrust washer
(for 4WD vehicle) or front hub cap (for 2WD vehicle).
3) Disconnect tie-rod end from knuckle.
4) Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to ªSTABILIZER BAR / BUSH-
INGSº in this section.
5) Remove ball stud nut.
6) Support lower arm with jack.
7) Remove strut bracket bolts from strut bracket.
8) By using puller, disconnect knuckle from ball stud.
9) While lowering jack, remove knuckle / wheel spindle comp.
10) Remove inner oil seal (for 4WD vehicle), knuckle cap (for 2WD
vehicle), dust cover and wheel spindle.

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VITARA
ªAº
ªBº
1. Wheel spindle
2. Drive shaft bearing
1. Wheel spindle
2. Drive shaft
bearing
3. Front drive shaft
thrust washer
4. Inner oil seal
5. Knuckle cap
6. Drive shaft oil sealType A Type B
1. Drive shaft bearing
2. Wheel spindle
3D-18 FRONT SUSPENSION
11) For 4WD vehicle
Remove drive shaft bearing by using special tool.
Special Tool
(A): 09923-74510
(B): 09930-30102
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal sequence to install knuckle, wheel spindle oil seal
and drive shaft bearing,noting following points.

For 4WD vehicle
Install drive shaft bearing by using special tool.
Special Tool
(A): 09913-76010 Type A drive shaft thrust washer. . . . . . . .
(A): 09913-80112 Type B drive shaft thrust washer. . . . . . . .
Dimension ªaº: 0 ± 1 mm (0 ± 0.04 in.)
Dimension ªaº: Type A drive shaft thrust washer . . . . . . . . .
Dimension ªaº: 1.75 ± 2.50 mm (0.069 ± 0.098 in.)
Dimension ªaº: Type B drive shaft thrust washer . . . . . . . . .

When installing wheel spindle to knuckle, coat their mating sur-
faces with sealant.
ªAº: Sealant 99000-31110

For 4WD vehicle
Also, fill recess in wheel spindle with about 10 g lithium grease.
ªBº: Grease 99000-25010

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VITARA
(a)
1. Axle shaft drive flange
2. Bolt1. Hub cap
2. Wheel hub
3D-20 FRONT SUSPENSION

Tighten control arm ball stud nut
When tightening ball stud nut, use new nut and tighten it to speci-
fied torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 60 N
.m (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 lb-ft)

For 2WD vehicle
Apply water tight sealant to mating surface of wheel hub and
install hub cap to wheel hub.
ªAº: Sealant 99000-31090

For 4WD vehicle
When installing axle shaft drive flange to wheel hub, apply sealant
to mating surface of axle shaft drive flange.
ªAº: Sealant 99000-31090
Tightening Torque
(a): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)

For installation procedures of wheel hub component, refer to
ªWHEEL HUB (INCLUDED WHEEL BEARING)º in this section.

Connect tie-rod end to knuckle and tighten new tie-rod end nut.
Tightening Torque
(a): 43 N
.m (4.3 kg-m, 31.5 lb-ft)

For any tightening torque other than those specified in text, refer
to ªTIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONº in this section.

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GRAND
VITARA
3D-24 FRONT SUSPENSION
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS
MATERIALSRECOMMENDED
SUZUKI PRODUCTUSENO.
Lithium greaseSUZUKI SUPER GREASE (A)
(99000-25010)
Bearing inner oil seal / drive shaft oil seal
Recess of wheel spindles
Spindle outer washer
Spindle part of drive shaft
Spindle bush (inside and flange part)
Spindle inner washera
b
c
d
e
f
SealantSUZUKI BOND NO. 1215
(99000-31110)Mating surfaces of wheel spindle
and knuckle1
Sealing compound
SUZUKI SEALING COM-
POUND 366E
(99000-31090)
Front axle cap
Mating surfaces of wheel hub and drive
flange
Knuckle cap
Hub capA
B
C
D

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VITARA
FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-25
09923-74510
Bearing remover09930-30102
Sliding shaft09924-74510
Bearing installer handle09941-66010
Bump stopper wrench
09942-15510
Sliding hammer09943-35512
Brake drum remover09944-68210
Bearing & oil seal installer 09944-66010
Wheel hub / knuckle oil
seal installer
09951-16050
Wheel bearing tightening tool09951-46020
Control arm remover support 09951-16060
Control arm bush remover
(front)09913-80112
Bearing installer
09925-58210
Oil seal installer09913-85210
Oil seal installer
09952-86510
Front sensor rotor installer
SPECIAL TOOLS

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VITARA
3E
REAR SUSPENSION 3E-1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION3E- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS3E- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnosis Table 3E- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shock Absorber Check 3E- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lower / Upper / Lateral Rod Check 3E- 3. . . . . . . .
Axle Housing and Coil Spring Check 3E- 3. . . .
Bearing Retainer & Axle Shaft Inner Oil
Seal Check 3E- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Disc, Nut & Bearing Check 3E- 4. . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE3E- 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shock Absorber 3E- 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coil Spring 3E- 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lower Rod 3E- 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upper Rod 3E- 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lateral Rod 3E-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Axle Shaft and Wheel Bearing 3E-10. . . . .
Rear Axle Shaft Inner Oil Seal 3E-15. . . . . . . . . .
Rear Axle Housing 3E-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS3E-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS3E-23 . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS3E-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 3E
REAR SUSPENSION
NOTE:

All suspension fasteners are an important attaching part in that it could affect the performance of vital
parts and systems, and / or could result in major repair expense. They must be replaced with one of the
same part number or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a replace-
ment part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reas-
sembly to assure proper retention of this part.

Never attempt to heat, quench or straighten any suspension part. Replace it with a new part, or damage
to the part may result.
CONTENTS

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VITARA
1. Rear axle housing
2. Coil spring
3. Axle shaft
4. Shock absorber
5. Upper rod
6. Lower rod
7. Oil level plug
8. Wheel bearing retainer
9. Rear wheel bearing
10. Brake back plate
11. Oil drain plug
12. Lateral rod
NOTE:
When installing differential gear oil drain
plug, clean the thread portion of the plug and
then apply sealant (SUZUKI BOND No. 1215,
99000-31110) to the portion.
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3E-2 REAR SUSPENSION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Rear suspension is 5 link type of rigid axle which consists of coil springs, rear axle, shock absorbers, upper rods,
lower rods and lateral rod.
The lower rod and upper rod are connected with the axle and body by using bushes so that axle moves up and
down with bushes as their supporting points.
The shock absorber is installed between the body and axle to absorb up-and-down movement of the vehicle body.

YH4
GRAND
VITARA
3E-4 REAR SUSPENSION
REAR SUSPENSION FASTENERS
Check each bolt and nut fastening suspension parts for tightness.
Tighten loose one, if any, to specified torque, referring to ªTIGHT-
ENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSº of this section.
BEARING RETAINER AND AXLE SHAFT
INNER OIL SEAL CHECK

When brake drum has been removed, check inside of brake drum
for gear oil leakage.

Also, check backside of brake back plate for oil leakage.
If oil leakage is found, replace defective oil seal.

Whenever it is possible to check oil seal during disassembly,
check its lip for wear.
If oil leakage or worn lip is found, replace defective oil seal.
WHEEL DISC, NUT & BEARING CHECK

Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and cracks. A disc
in badly damaged condition must be replaced.

Check wheel hub nuts for tightness and retighten to specification
as necessary.
Tightening Torque
(a): 100 N
.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)

Check wheel bearings for wear. When measuring thrust play, ap-
ply a dial gauge to axle shaft center after removing wheel center
cap from wheel.
Thrust play limit
Rear0.8 mm (0.03 in.)
When measurement exceeds limit, replace bearing.

By rotating wheel actually, check wheel bearing for noise and
smooth rotation. If it is defective, replace bearing.