2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA wheel

AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C1-9
6) Install steering upper shaft upper joint bolt (2) and nut (1).
Tighten steering upper shaft upper joint nut (1) to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Steering upper shaft upper joint nut (a) :
23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
Steering Lower Shaft Assembly
REMOVAL
1) Turn steering wheel so that vehicle’s front tires are at
straight-ahead position.
2) Turn ignition switch to “LOCK” position and remove key.
3) After removing bolt (4) on upper shaft assembly (1) side of
shaft joint (2) and loosening bolt (5) on its lower shaft assem-
bly (3) side, move shaft joint (2) to lower shaft assembly side
(3) (in arrow direction in figure).
4) Remove lower shaft assembly lower joint bolt (2) and then
remove lower shaft assembly (1).
5) Remove shaft joint bolt (lower shaft assembly side) from
shaft joint (3) and then remove shaft joint (3) from lower shaft
assembly (1).
1, (a) 2
CAUTION:
Never turn steering wheel while steering lower shaft
assembly is removed.
Should it have been turned and contact coil (on combina-
tion switch) have got out of its centered position, it needs
to be centered again. Also, turning steering wheel more
than about two and a half turns will break contact coil.

3C1-10 AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
INSTALLATION
1) Be sure that front wheels and steering wheel are in straight
ahead position.
2) Align flat part “A” of lower shaft assembly (1) with bolt hole
“B” of shaft joint as shown in the figure. Then insert shaft
joint (1) into lower shaft assembly (2).
3) Install shaft joint bolt (lower shaft assembly side) to shaft
joint (2). Then tighten it by hand.
4) Insert pinion shaft into lower shaft assembly lower joint (2)
with slit (1) of lower joint, marks (4) on pinion shaft (5) and
gear case (6) aligned.
And then install lower shaft assembly lower joint bolt (3) to
lower shaft assembly lower joint (2). Tighten it to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Lower shaft assembly lower joint bolt (a) :
25 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
5) Install steering shaft joint (2) to steering upper shaft (1).
6) Install shaft joint bolt (upper shaft assembly side) (2) to shaft
joint (1). Tighten shaft joint bolt (upper shaft assembly side)
(2) to specified torque first and then shaft joint bolt (lower
shaft assembly side) (3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Steering shaft joint bolt (b) : 25 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Be sue that front wheels and steering wheel are in
straight-ahead position.

AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C1-11
Checking Steering Column and Steering
Upper Shaft for Accident Damage
Check that 2 capsules are attached to steering column
bracket securely. Check clearance between capsules and
steering column bracket. Clearance should be 0 mm (0 in.)
on both sides. If found loose or clearance, replace steering
column assembly.
Take measurement “a” as shown in the figure. If it is shorter
than specified length, replace column assembly with new
one.
Steering column assembly length “a” :
490.3 ± 1.0 mm (19.30 ± 0.04 in.)
Check steering shaft for smooth rotation.
If found defective, replace as column assembly.
Check steering shaft and column for bend, cracks or defor-
mation.
If found defective, replace as column assembly.
Check steering upper shaft lower seal (1) for breakage or
deformation.
If found defective, replace.
Check steering shaft joints and shaft for any damages such
as crack, breakage, malfunction or excessive play.
If anything is found faulty, replace steering upper shaft
assembly, steering lower shaft assembly or steering column
assembly. NOTE:
Vehicles involved in accidents resulting in body damage,
where steering column has been impacted or air bag
deployed, may have a damaged or misaligned steering
column.
1. Capsule
2. Steering column bracket
1
2
“a”

3C1-12 AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
Take measurement “b” as shown in the figure. If it is shorter
than specified length, replace steering upper shaft assembly
with new one.
Steering upper shaft assembly length “b” :
419.0 ± 1.0 mm (16.50 ± 0.04 in.)
Tightening Torque Specification
“b”
Fastening partTightening torque
Nm kg-m lb-ft
Driver air bag (inflator) module bolt 9 0.9 6.5
Steering shaft nut 33 3.3 23.5
Steering column mounting bolt and nut 25 2.5 18.0
Steering shaft joint bolt 25 2.5 18.0
Steering lower shaft assembly lower joint bolt 25 2.5 18.0
Shift (key) interlock cable screw 2.2 0.22 1.6
Steering upper shaft mounting bolt 23 2.3 17.0
Steering upper shaft upper joint nut 23 2.3 17.0

REAR SUSPENSION 3E-1
3E
SECTION 3E
REAR SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
On-Vehicle Service......................................... 3E-1
Rear Axle Shaft and Wheel Bearing ............ 3E-1
Rear Axle Shaft Inner Oil Seal ..................... 3E-5
Rear Axle Housing ....................................... 3E-5Tightening Torque Specification .................. 3E-6
Required Service Material ............................. 3E-6
Special Tool .................................................... 3E-7

On-Vehicle Service
Rear Axle Shaft and Wheel Bearing
REMOVAL
1) Remove axle shaft from axle housing according to Step1) to
6) in the same section in the service manual mentioned in
the FOREWORD of this manual noting following points. NOTE:
For the descriptions (items) not found in this section, refer to the same section of the Service Man-
ual mentioned in the FOREWORD of this manual.
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 replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as speci-
fied during reassembly 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.

3E-2 REAR SUSPENSION
2) Remove circlip from axle shaft.
3) In order to remove retainer ring (1) from axle shaft (3), grind
with a grinder two portion (2) of bearing retainer ring as illus-
trated till it becomes thin.
4) Break with a chisel (1) the thin ground sensor rotor and
retainer ring, and it can be removed.
5) Remove wheel bearing (1) and bearing retainer (2) using
special tools as shown in figure.
Special tool
(A) : 09927-18411
(B) : 09921-57810 CAUTION:
Be careful not to grind axle shaft.
[A]: Vehicle with ABS
[B]: Vehicle without ABS
NOTE:
If inner race of wheel bearing is left in axle shaft, remove
it from axle shaft with the same procedure as above-
mentioned.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse wheel bearing.

REAR SUSPENSION 3E-3
6) Remove stud bolt(s) (1) by using hydraulic press (2).
INSTALLATION
Install removed parts in reverse order of removal procedure, not-
ing the following.
1) Aligning serrations between new stud bolt(s) (1) and flange
(4), install new stud bolt(s) (1) by tightening nut (2) as shown
in the figure.
2) Install bearing retainer (2) to axle shaft (1).
3) Press fit new wheel bearing (1) and new retainer ring (2)
using press (3).
4) Install circlip to axle shaft.
3. Washer
NOTE:
Use care not to cause any damage to outside of
retainer ring (2).
Seal side (4) of wheel bearing must face bearing
retainer (5) side.

3E-4 REAR SUSPENSION
5) Apply grease “A” to axle shaft inner oil seal lip as shown in
the figure.
“A” : Grease 99000-25010
6) Apply water tight sealant “B” to mating surfaces of brake
back plate and rear axle hub (2).
“B” : Water tight sealant 99000-31110
7) Install rear axle shaft to rear axle housing and tighten bear-
ing retainer nuts to specified torque.
Rear axle shaft length “L”
Left side : 700.5 mm (27.6 in.)
Right side : 769.5 mm (30.3 in.)
Tightening torque
Bearing retainer nut (a) : 50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
8) Tighten wheel speed sensor bolt to specified torque (if
equipped with ABS).
Tightening torque
Wheel speed sensor bolt (b) : 21 N·m (2.1 kg-m, 15.5 lb-ft)
9) Refill rear axle housing with new specified gear oil.
Refer to “MAINTENANCE SERVICE” in Section 7F.
10) Install brake drum. Refer to “BRAKE DRUM” in Section 5C.
1. Axle housing
NOTE:
When installing rear axle shaft, be careful not to cause
damage to oil seal lip in axle housing.
(b)