2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA diff

7F-20 DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)
TOOTH CONTACT PATTERN DIAGNOSIS AND REMEDY
NORMAL
HIGH CONTACT
Pinion is positioned too far from the center of drive
bevel gear.
4) Increase thickness of pinion height adjusting
shim and position pinion closer to gear center.
5) Adjust drive bevel gear backlash to specifica-
tion.
LOW CONTACT
Pinion is positioned too close to the center of drive
bevel gear.
1) Decrease thickness of pinion height adjusting
shim and position pinion farther from gear cen-
ter.
2) Adjust drive bevel gear backlash to specification.
If adjustment is impossible, replace differential carrier.
1) Check seating of bevel gear or differential case.
(Check bevel gear for runout).
2) If adjustment is impossible, replace drive bevel gear & pinion
set or differential carrier.
Replace drive bevel gear & pinion set or differential case.

DIFFERENTIAL (REAR) 7F-21
10) Upon completion of gear tooth contact check in Step 9),
caulk flange nut (2) with caulking tool (1) and hammer.
Tightening Torque Specification
Required Service Material
Fastening partTightening torque
Nm kg-m lb-ft
Differential oil level/filler plug 50 5.0 36.5
Differential oil drain plug 28 2.8 20.5
Propeller shaft flange nuts 60 6.0 43.5
Differential carrier bolts 55 5.5 40.0
Bevel gear bolts 105 10.5 76.0
Bearing cap bolts 85 8.5 61.5
Lock plate bolts 12 1.2 9.0
Differential case screws 9 0.9 6.5
MaterialRecommended SUZUKI product
(Part Number)Use
Thread lock cement THREAD LOCK CEMENT
SUPER 1322
(99000-32110)Bevel gear bolts
Differential case bolts
Bevel gear mating surface
Propeller shaft flange bolt
Lithium grease SUZUKI SUPER GREASE A
(99000-25010)Oil seal lips
Sealant SUZUKI BOND NO. 1215
(99000-31110)Rear differential drain plug
Mating surface of differential housing
Mating surface of rear axle housing

7F-22 DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)
Special Tool
09900-20606 09900-20701 09913-61510 09913-65135
Dial gauge Magnetic stand Bearing puller Bearing puller
09922-76570 09913-75510 09913-85230 09922-66021
Attachment Bearing installer Bearing removing jig Flange holder
09922-75222 09922-76560 09924-74510 09925-18011
Preload checking tool Preload checking tool Installer attachment Bearing installer
09926-68310 09926-78311-002 09926-78320 09927-66010/J-23082-01
Bearing installer Pinion mounting dummy
(See NOTE.)Mounting dummy Oil pump aligner

DIFFERENTIAL (REAR) 7F-23
09928-06510 09930-40113 09930-40120 09944-66020
Differential torque
checking toolRotor holder Attachment Bearing installer
09951-16060 09951-18210 09951-46010
Lower arm bush remover Oil seal remover &
installer No. 2Drive shaft oil seal
installer
NOTE:
This tool is constituent of tools with 09926-78311.

7F-24 DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)

SEAT BELT 10A-5
Seat belt switch
Check driver side seat belt strap switch for continuity by using
ohmmeter.
Seat belt strap switch specification
Without inserted buckle tongue to buckle catch:
Terminal “A” and “B” : Continuity
With inserted buckle tongue to buckle catch:
Terminal “A” and “B” : No continuity (∞Ω
∞Ω∞Ω ∞Ω)
INSTALLATION
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the followings.
•Seat belt anchor bolts should have an unified fine thread (7/16-20 UNF). Under no circumstances should
any different sized or metric screw threads be used.
•Connect Yellow connector for seat belt pretensioner securely and fit seat belt pretensioner connector onto
front pillar lower panel, if necessary.
a) Connect connector
b) Lock connector with lock lever
•Enable air bag system referring to “ENABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM” under “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” in
Section 10B, if necessary.
1. Buckle tongue
2. Buckle catch

10A-6 SEAT BELT
Second Rear Seat Belt
REMOVAL
Refer to the figure above to remove rear seat belts.
INSPECTION
Check second rear seat belt in the same way as when inspecting front seat belt except pretesioner inspection.
(Refer to “FRONT SEAT BELT” in this section.)
INSTALLATION
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the followings.
•Seat belt anchor bolts should have an unified fine thread (7/16-20 UNF). Under no circumstances should
any different sized or metric screw threads be used. WARNING:
Be sure to read “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” in this section before starting to work and observe every
precaution during work.
1. Upper anchor 4. Buckle
2. Lower anchor Tightening Torque
3. Retractor assembly
2
35 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lb-ft)
35 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lb-ft)
35 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lb-ft)
35 N·m (3.5 kg-m,
25.5 lb-ft)
4
4
4

SEAT BELT 10A-7
Third Rear Seat Belt (If Equipped)
REMOVAL
Refer to the figure above to remove rear seat belts.
INSPECTION
Check third rear seat belt in the same way as when inspecting second rear seat belt. (Refer to “SECOND REAR
SEAT BELT” in this section.)
INSTALLATION
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the followings.
•Seat belt anchor bolts should have an unified fine thread (7/16-20 UNF). Under no circumstances should
any different sized or metric screw threads be used. WARNING:
Be sure to read “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” in this section before starting to work and observe every
precaution during work.
1. Upper anchor 4. Buckle
2. Lower anchor Tightening Torque
3. Retractor assembly
35 N·m (3.5 kg-m,
25.5 lb-ft)
35 N·m (3.5 kg-m,
25.5 lb-ft)
35 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lb-ft)
4
4
(a)
(a)