2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA gear

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A/T) 7B1-49
Unit Repair
Sub-Assembly Repair
Overdrive (case side)
DISASSEMBLY
1) Measure clearance between retaining ring (1) and brake
backing plate (2) with thickness gauge.
If it is not within standard range, replace brake disc or brake
plate.
Clearance between retaining ring and brake backing plate
Standard :
0.40 – 0.90 mm (0.016 – 0.035 in.)
2) Remove retaining ring (1), brake backing plate (2), brake
disc (3), brake plate (4), cushion brake plate (5) in that order.
Then remove planetary ring gear, thrust bearing race and
thrust rear bearing.
3) Remove retaining ring (1), retainer (2) and piston return
spring (3). NOTE:
The service procedure to be described in this item is the same as that of H25 engine model except the
following description.
Refer to the same section of the Unit Repair Manual mentioned in FOREWORD of this manual for the
description not found in this item.

DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 7E-3
Diagnosis
Differential Assembly Diagnosis Table
4WD Control System Diagnostic Flow Table
Before performing the trouble diagnosis, check that the transfer and front differential are in good condition and
there is no air leakage from air hoses and the actuator. Refer to “4WD CONTROL SYSTEM INSPECTION” in
this section for air leakage.
Notes on system circuit inspection
•Be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT SERVICE” in Section 0A before circuit
inspection and observe what is written there.
•For system circuit, refer to the figure of “GENERAL DESCRIPTION” in this section.
•For terminal arrangement, refer to “4WD CONTROL CIRCUIT INSPECTION” in this section. Condition Possible Cause Correction
Gear noiseDeteriorated or water mixed lubricant Repair and replenish.
Inadequate or insufficient lubricant Repair and replenish.
Maladjusted backlash between bevel pinion and gear Adjust.
Improper tooth contact in the mesh between bevel pinion
and gearAdjust or replace.
Loose bevel gear securing bolts Replace or retighten.
Damaged side gear(s) or side pinion(s) Replace.
Bearing noise(Constant noise) Deteriorated or water mixed lubricant Repair and replenish.
(Constant noise) Inadequate or insufficientlubricant Repair and replenish.
(Noise while coasting) Damaged bearing(s) of bevel pinion Replace.
(Noise while turning) Damaged differential side bearing(s)
or axle bearing(s)Replace.
Oil leakageWorn or damaged oil seal Replace.
Excessive oil Adjust oil level.
Loose differential carrier bolts Replace or retighten.
2WD/4WD
switching errorDefective actuator Replace.
Abnormality in 4WD control system Inspect referring to “4WD
CONTROL SYSTEM DIAG-
NOSTIC FLOW TABLE”.

7E-10 DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
9) Using 2 large screwdrivers (4) as levers, pull out right side
drive shaft joint (1) from differential (2) and dismount housing
assembly from vehicle.
REMOUNTING
For remounting, reverse dismounting procedure and use the fol-
lowing tightening torque.
Tightening torque
Front drive shaft flange bolts (a) :
50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
Propeller shaft flange bolts (a) :
50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
Front mounting bracket bolts (a) :
50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
Rear mounting bracket bolts(a) :
50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
Rear mounting bolt (b) :
85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
Rear mounting bracket No.2 bolts (b) :
85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
After tightening all fasteners properly, fill hypoid gear oil as speci-
fied and check tightening of plugs with specification.CAUTION:
During above work, use care not to cause damage to
drive shaft boot.
(b) (b)
(a)

DIFFERENTIAL (REAR) 7F-1
7F
SECTION 7F
DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)
CONTENTS
General Description ........................................ 7F-2
Diagnosis ......................................................... 7F-2
Diagnosis Table ............................................ 7F-2
On-Vehicle Service.......................................... 7F-3
Precaution for Maintenance Service ............. 7F-4
Differential Gear Oil Change ......................... 7F-4
Rear Differential Assembly ............................ 7F-5
Dismounting .............................................. 7F-5
Remounting ............................................... 7F-5
Unit Repair ....................................................... 7F-6Disassembling Unit ....................................... 7F-6
Component Inspection .................................. 7F-9
Sub-Assembly Adjustment and Reassembly 7F-9
Differential carrier .................................... 7F-10
Differential case ...................................... 7F-10
Differential side bearing .......................... 7F-12
Drive bevel pinion.................................... 7F-13
Assembling Unit .......................................... 7F-17
Tightening Torque Specification ................. 7F-20
Required Service Material ............................ 7F-20
Special Tool ................................................... 7F-21

7F-2 DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)
General Description
The differential assembly using a hypoid bevel pinion and gear is installed to the rear axle. It is set in the conven-
tional type axle housing.
The differential assembly is decisive in that the drive power is concentrated there. Therefore, use of genuine
parts and specified torque is compulsory. Further, because of sliding tooth meshing with high pressure between
bevel pinion and gear, it is mandatory to lubricate them by hypoid gear oil.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis Table
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Gear noiseDeteriorated or water mixed lubricant Repair and replenish.
Inadequate or insufficient lubricant Repair and replenish.
Maladjusted backlash between drive bevel pin-
ion and gearAdjust as prescribed.
Improper tooth contact in the mesh between
drive bevel pinion and gearAdjust or replace.
Loose drive bevel gear securing bolts Replace or retighten.
Damaged differential gear(s) or differential pin-
ion(s)Replace.
Bearing noise(Constant noise) Deteriorated or water mixed
lubricantRepair and replenish.
(Constant noise) Inadequate or insufficient
lubricantRepair and replenish.
(Noise while coasting) Damaged bearing(s) of
drive bevel pinionReplace.
(Noise while turning) Damaged differential side
bearing(s) or axle bearing(s)Replace.
Oil leakageClogged breather plug Clean.
Worn or damaged oil seal Replace.
Excessive oil Adjust oil level.

DIFFERENTIAL (REAR) 7F-3
On-Vehicle Service
1. Universal joint flange 9. Differential carrier assembly 17. Bearing adjuster 25. Bolt
2. Hypoid gear set 10. Differential pinion 18. Lock plate 26. Bolt
3. Bevel pinion spacer
Apply thread lock cement
99000-32110 referring to
“DIFFERENTIAL CASE” in
this section.11. Differential gear 19. Pinion shaft No.2 27. Differential case screw :
Apply thread lock
cement 99000-32110 to
thread part of bolt.
4. Shim 12. Pinion shaft No.1 20. Pinion joint Do not reuse.
5. Rear bearing 13. Differential left case 21. Spring washer Tightening torque
6. Front bearing 14. Differential right case 22. Washer Apply differential oil.
7. Oil seal :
Apply grease 99000-25010
to oil seal lip.15. Thrust washer 23. Bevel gear bolt :
Apply thread lock
cement 99000-32110
to thread part of bolt.
8. Flange nut :
After tightening nut so as
rotation torque of bevel pin-
ion shaft to be in specified
value, caulk nut securely.16. Differential side bearing 24. Bolt

7F-4 DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)
Precaution for Maintenance Service
•When having driven through water, check immediately if
water 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.
Differential Gear Oil Change
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,
correct its cause.
3) Drain old oil and pour proper amount of gear oil as specified
(roughly up to level hole).
4) Torque drain plug (3) and level/filler plugs (2) to specification.
“A” : Sealant 99000-31110
Tightening torque
Differential oil level/filler plug (a) :
50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
Differential oil drain plug (b) :
28 N·m (2.8 kg-m, 20.5 lb-ft)
Hypoid gear oil :
API GL-5, SAE 75W-85, 80W-90 or 90
Oil capacity :
2.5 liters (5.3/4.4 US/Imp. pt.) NOTE:
Hypoid gear oil must be used for differential.
It is highly recommended to use SAE 80W-90 viscosity.
1. Breather hose

7F-6 DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)
3) Install propeller shaft to joint flange aligning match marks
and torque flange nuts to specification. Apply thread lock
cement to thread part of bolt if reused.
“A” : Cement 99000-32110
Tightening torque
Propeller shaft flange nuts (a) :
60 N·m (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 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 specifica-
tion.
7) Lower lift.
Unit Repair
Disassembling Unit
1) Hold differential assembly securely and put identification
marks on differential side bearing caps (6).
2) Take off differential side bearing lock plates (4) and differen-
tial side bearing caps (6) by removing their bolts and then
take out bearing adjusters (5), side bearing outer races and
drive bevel gear with differential case.
3) Remove drive bevel gear (hypoid gear), differential gears,
differential pinions and pinion shafts.
a) With aluminum plates (2) placed on vise first, grip differen-
tial case with it and remove drive bevel gear (hypoid gear)
(3) by removing its bolts (1).
1. Differential carrier
2. Drive bevel gear assembly
3. Differential case
A: Identification mark
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