2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Front bearing

Table of Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH AND
DIFFERENTIAL0A7A1
General Information0A
0B7B1
Maintenance and Lubrication0B
Manual Transmission7A1
7C1
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
Automatic Transmission7B1
1A7D
Heater and Ventilation1A
Clutch7C1
1B7E
Air Conditioning1B
Transfer7D7F
STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS
AND TIRESDifferential (Front)7E
3
Differential (Rear)7F
3A8
Steering, Suspension, Wheels and Tires3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3B18A
Front End Alignment3A
Electrical System8
3C18B
Power Steering (P/S) System3B1
Wiring Diagram8A3D8C
Air Bag Steering Wheel and Column3C1
Lightening System8B3E8D
Front Suspension3D
Instrumentation / Driver Information8C
3F8E
Rear Suspension3E
Windows, Mirrors, Security and Lock8D
8G
Wheels and Tires3F
Cruise Control System8E
4A2
DRIVE SHAFT AND PROPELLER SHAFT
Immobilizer control system (if equipped)8G4B9
Front Drive Shaft / Shaft Bearing,
Oil Seal4A2BODY SERVICE
Body Service9
510
Propeller Shaft4B RESTRAINT SYSTEM
5A10A
BRAKE SYSTEM
Restraint System10
5B10B
Brakes5
Seat Belt10A
5C
Brake Pipe / Hose / Master Cylinder5A
Air Bag System10B
5E2
Front Brake5B
Parking and Rear Brake5C
6-1
Antilock Brake System (ABS)5E2
6A2
ENGINE
6B
General Information and
Diagnosis (H27 Engine)6-1
6C
6E2
Engine Mechanical (H27 Engine)6A2
6F2
Engine Cooling6B
6G
Engine Fuel6C
6H
Engine and Emission Control System
(SFI For H27 Engine)6E2
6K
Ignition System (H27 Engines)6F2
Cranking System6G
Charging System6H
Exhaust System6K
NOTE:
For the screen toned Sections in the above table, refer to the same section of the Related Manuals
mentioned in FOREWORD of this manual.

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT/SHAFT BEARING, OIL SEAL 4A2-1
4A2
SECTION 4A2
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT/SHAFT BEARING,
OIL SEAL
CONTENTS
On-Vehicle Service....................................... 4A2-2
Drive Shaft ................................................. 4A2-2Required Service Material ........................... 4A2-4

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.

4A2-2 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT/SHAFT BEARING, OIL SEAL
On-Vehicle Service
Drive Shaft
ASSEMBLY
1) Fully apply joint grease to wheel side joint.
Use joint grease in the tube included in spare part.
“A” : Joint Grease (about 85- 95 g (3.0 - 3.4 oz) (Yellow))
2) Fit wheel side boot (1) on shaft.
Fill up inside of boot (1) with joint grease.
Before fixing boot band (2), insert screwdriver into boot (1)
on joint side and allow air to enter boot so that air pressure in
boot (1) becomes the same as atmospheric pressure.
3) Fixing boot band (2).
4) Install boot (1) onto drive shaft till its small diameter side fits
to shaft groove and fix there with boot band (2).
5) Install cage (1) to shaft.CAUTION:
To prevent any problem caused by washing solution,
do not wash joint boots. Degreasing of those parts
with cloth is allowed.
Bend each boot band against forward rotation.
Do not squeeze or distort boot when fastening it with
bands.
Distorted boot caused by squeezing air may reduce its
durability.
[A] : Wheel side
CAUTION:
Install cage (1) directing smaller outside diameter side to
shaft end.

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT/SHAFT BEARING, OIL SEAL 4A2-3
6) Install circlip (1) by using snap ring plier.
7) Apply grease to entire surface of cage.
Use joint grease in tube included in spare part.
8) Insert cage into outer race and fit circlip (1) into groove of
outer race.
9) Apply grease in tube included in spare part to inside of outer
race, and fit boot to outer race.
Fill up inside of boot with joint grease.
“A” : Joint Grease
(about 90 - 100 g (3.2 - 3.5 oz) (Black))
10) Fitting boot to outer race, adjust so that measurements “b”
and “c” become as shown in the figure.
Differential side (RH) boot installation position
(Length “b”) : 196.8 - 206.8 mm (7.75 - 8.14 in.)
Differential side (LH) boot installation position
(Length “c”) : 127.5 - 137.5 mm (5.02 - 5.41 in.)
11) Before fixing boot band, insert screwdriver into boot on joint
side and allow air to enter boot so that air pressure in boot
becomes the same as atmospheric pressure.
12) Clamp boot band. Check boots for distortion or dent.
CAUTION:
Position opening of circlip “a” so that it will not be lined
up with a ball.
[A] : Differential side (RH)
[B] : Differential side (LH)

4A2-4 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT/SHAFT BEARING, OIL SEAL
Required Service Material
MaterialRecommended SUZUKI product
(Part Number)Use
Lithium grease SUZUKI SUPER GREASE A
(99000-25010)Drive shaft oil seal
Wheel spindle part of differential
side drive shaft (RH)
Sealant SEALING COMPOUND 366E
(99000-31090)Axle shaft drive flange

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) 5E2-23
INSPECTION
Step Action Yes No
1 1) Disconnect applicable ABS wheel speed sensor coupler
with ignition switch OFF.
2) Measure resistance between terminals of ABS wheel
speed sensor. Refer to “FRONT WHEEL SPEED SEN-
SOR” and/or “REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR” in this
section.
Is measured resistance value as specified?Go to Step 2. Replace ABS wheel
speed sensor
assembly.
2 1) Turn ignition switch OFF.
2) Disconnect ABS hydraulic unit/control module connec-
tor.
3) Check for proper connection to ABS control module at
each sensor terminal.
4) If OK, then turn ignition switch ON and measure voltage
between sensor terminal of module connector and body
ground.
Is it 0V?Go to Step 3. ABS wheel speed
sensor circuit
shorted to power.
3 1) Turn ignition switch OFF.
2) Connect ABS wheel speed sensor coupler.
3) Measure resistance between the following points.
Both ABS hydraulic unit/control module connector termi-
nals of the corresponding sensor.
This check result should be the same as above Step 1.
Either terminal of wheel speed sensor coupler and body
ground.
This check result should be no continuity.
Are both check results OK?Go to Step 4. Circuit open or
shorted to ground.
4 1) Remove applicable ABS wheel speed sensor.
2) Check sensor for damage or foreign material attached.
Is it in good condition?Go to Step 5. Clean, repair or
replace.
5 Check front and/or rear sensor ring for the following
(remove rear drum as necessary) :
Rotor serration (teeth) neither missing nor damaged.
No foreign material being attached.
Rotor not being eccentric.
Wheel bearing free from excessive play.
Are they in good condition?Go to Step 6. Clean, repair or
replace.
6 1) Install ABS wheel speed sensor to knuckle.
2) Tighten sensor bolt to specified torque and check that
there is no clearance between sensor and knuckle.
Is it OK?Go to Step 7. Replace ABS wheel
speed sensor.
7 Referring to “Reference” of “FRONT WHEEL SPEED SEN-
SOR” and/or “Reference” of “REAR WHEEL SPEED SEN-
SOR” in this section, check output voltage or waveform.
Is specified voltage and/or waveform obtained?Substitute a known-
good ABS hydrau-
lic unit/control mod-
ule assembly and
recheck.Replace sensor and
recheck.

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”.

DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 7E-11
Unit Repair
Refer to the same section of “UNIT REPAIR MANUAL” mentioned in “FOREWORD” of this manual.
Tightening Torque Specification
Special Tool
Fastening partTightening torque
Nm kg-m lb-ft
Front mounting bolts 85 8.5 61.5
Front mounting bracket bolts 50 5.0 36.5
Front drive shaft flange bolts 50 5.0 36.5
Propeller shaft flange bolts 50 5.0 36.5
Rear mounting bolt 85 8.5 61.5
Rear mounting bracket bolts 50 5.0 36.5
Rear mounting bracket No.2 bolts 85 8.5 61.5
09918-18110 09951-16080 09951-26010
Air pressure regulator Bearing installer Bush remover plate