2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA rear

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)

REAR SUSPENSION 3E-5
Rear Axle Shaft Inner Oil Seal
INSTALLATION
1) Using special tool drive in oil seal until it contacts oil seal pro-
tector in axle housing.
Special tool
(A) : 09924-74510
(B) : 09944-88210
“A” : Grease 99000-25010
“B” : Sealant 99000-31110
2) For procedure hereafter, refer to steps 6) to 11) of “INSTAL-
LATION” under “REAR AXLE SHAFT” in the service manual
mentioned in the FOREWORD of this manual.
Rear Axle Housing
INSTALLATION
For Step 1) to 4), 7) and 9) to 30), refer to the same section in the
Service Manual mentioned in the FOREWORD of this manual.
3) Clean mating surfaces of axle housing (1) and differential
carrier and apply sealant “A” to housing side.
“A” : Sealant 99000-31110
4) Install differential carrier assembly to axle housing and
tighten carrier bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Differential carrier bolt (a) :
55 N·m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lb-ft) NOTE:
Make sure that oil seal is free from inclination as it is
installed.
Refer to the figure so that oil seal is installed in proper
direction.
1. Hammer 4. Oil seal
2. Rod 5. Body center
3. Oil seal protector

3E-6 REAR SUSPENSION
5) Apply thread lock cement to thread of propeller shaft flange
bolt if reused. Install propeller shaft to joint flange aligning
match marks and torque flange nuts to specification.
“A” : Cement 99000-32110
Tightening torque
Propeller shaft nut (a) :
60 N·m (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
Tightening Torque Specification
Required Service Material
Fastening partTightening torque
Nm kg-m lb-ft
Shock absorber nut 29 2.9 21.0
Shock absorber lower nut 85 8.5 61.5
Lower rod bolt and nut 100 10.0 72.5
Upper rod bolt and nut 100 10.0 72.5
Lateral rod bolt 100 10.0 72.5
Differential carrier bolt 55 5.5 40.0
Propeller shaft nut 60 6.0 43.5
Brake pipe flare nut 16 1.6 11.5
Bearing retainer nut 50 5.0 36.5
Differentiation gear oil filler & drain plug (filler plug) 50 5.0 36.5
Differentiation gear oil filler & drain plug (drain plug) 27 2.7 16.0
Wheel nut 100 10.0 72.5
Wheel speed sensor bolt 21 2.1 15.5
MaterialRecommended SUZUKI product
(Part Number)Use
Lithium grease SUZUKI SUPER GREASE A
(99000-25010)Oil seal lip
Brake fluid DOT 3Brake reservoir tank
Sealant SUZUKI BOND NO. 1215
(99000-31110)Joint seam of axle and brake back plate
Joint seam of bearing retainer and brake
back plate
Joint seam of differential carrier and axle
housing
Drain plug
Mating surface of oil seal and axle housing
Gear oil For gear oil information, refer to Section 7FDifferential gear (Rear axle housing)
Thread lock
cementTHREAD LOCK CEMENT SUPER 1322
(99000-32110)Rear propeller shaft flange bolts

REAR SUSPENSION 3E-7
Special Tool
09921-57810 09924-74510 09926-88310 09927-18411
Counter shaft holder Bush remover handle Oil seal installer Universal puller
09942-15510 09943-35512 09944-88210
Sliding hammer Brake drum remover Bearing installer

3E-8 REAR SUSPENSION

PROPELLER SHAFTS 4B-1
4B
SECTION 4B
PROPELLER SHAFTS
CONTENTS
General Description ....................................... 4B-1
On-Vehicle Service......................................... 4B-2
Propeller Shaft ............................................. 4B-2Tightening Torque Specification .................. 4B-2
Required Service Material ............................. 4B-2

General Description
Two universal non-constant velocity joints which are called cardan joints are provided on front propeller shaft
and one universal non-constant velocity joint, two universal constant velocity joints and a rubber mounting cen-
ter support are provided on rear propeller shaft. On the front end of rear propeller shaft, cardan joint same as
that of front propeller shaft is provided. On the rear end of rear propeller shaft, ball fixed type constant velocity
joint (BJ) is provided. On the middle of rear propeller shaft, double offset type constant velocity joint (DOJ) is
provided just behind the center support.
Most universal joints require no maintenance. They are lubricated for life and can not be lubricated on the vehi-
cle. If a universal joint becomes noisy or worn, it must be replaced.
The propeller shaft is a balanced unit. Handle it carefully so that balance can be maintained.NOTE:
For the descriptions (items) not found in this section, refer to the same section of the Service Manual
mentioned in the FOREWORD of this manual.
1. Front propeller shaft
2. Rear propeller shaft

4B-2 PROPELLER SHAFTS
On-Vehicle Service
Propeller Shaft
For the descriptions other than those mentioned below, refer to
the same item in the same section of the Service Manual men-
tioned in the FOREWORD of this manual.
INSTALLATION
Use the following specification to torque universal joint flange
nuts. For rear propeller shaft flange bolt, apply thread lock
cement to thread part of bolts if reused.
“A” : Cement 99000-32110
Tightening torque
Front propeller shaft flange nuts (a) :
50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
Rear propeller shaft flange nuts (a) :
60 N·m (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
Tightening Torque Specification
Required Service Material
Fastening partTightening torque
Nm kg-m lb-ft
Front propeller shaft flange nuts 50 5.0 36.5
Rear propeller shaft flange nuts 60 6.0 46.5
Center support bolts 50 5.0 36.5
MaterialRecommended SUZUKI product
(Part Number)Use
Thread lock cement THREAD LOCK CEMENT SUPER 1322
(99000-32110)Rear propeller shaft flange bolts

5A-2 BRAKES PIPE/HOSE/MASTER CYLINDER
General Description
Master Cylinder Assembly
The master cylinder has two pistons and three piston cups. Its hydraulic pressure is produced in the primary (“a”
in the figure below) and secondary (“b”) chambers. The hydraulic pressure produced in the primary chamber
(“a”) acts on the rear wheel brakes.
Also, the hydraulic pressure produced in the secondary chamber (“b”) acts on the front wheel brakes.
WARNING:
Brake master cylinder cannot be disassembled. When anything faulty is found in it, it must be
replaced as an assembly.
CAUTION:
Brake master cylinder cannot be disassembled in principle. Should primary piston have come off
from cylinder while dismounting or handling it, wash it in the same specified fluid as that in reservoir
and place it back in cylinder.
1. Piston cup 4. Sleeve 7. Secondary piston return spring
2. Primary piston 5. Ring guide 8. O-ring
3. Secondary piston 6. Primary piston return spring 9. Master cylinder body