2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA diff oil

YH4
GRAND
VITARA
7E
DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 7E-1
The differential assembly using a hypoid bevel pinion
and gear is installed to the front axle.
4WD control system controls drive force to be trans-
mitted to front axles or not. The reduction ratio varies
depending on transmission or engine type.The differential assembly is decisive in that the drive
power is concentrated there. Therefore, use of genu-
ine parts and specified torque is compulsory. Further,
because of sliding tooth meshing with high pressure
between bevel pinion and gear, it is mandatory to lu-
bricate them by hypoid gear oil.
SECTION 7E
DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION7E- 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4WD CONTROL SYSTEM7E- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS7E- 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS TABLE7E- 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Differential Assembly7E- 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4WD Control System Diagnostic Flow Table 7E- 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4WD CONTROL CIRCUIT INSPECTION 7E- 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE7E- 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE SERVICE7E- 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear Oil Change7E- 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSPECTION7E-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4WD Control System7E-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Actuator7E-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Pump Assembly7E-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 7E-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Differential Mountings7E-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DISMOUNTING7E-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REMOUNTING7E-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNIT REPAIR7E-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS7E-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL7E-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS7E-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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GRAND
VITARA
DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 7E-5
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
Differential Assembly
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Gear noise
Deteriorated or water mixed lubricant

Inadequate or insufficient lubricant

Maladjusted backlash between bevel
pinion and gear

Improper tooth contact in the mesh between
bevel pinion and gear

Loose bevel gear securing bolts

Damaged side gear(s) or side pinion(s)Repair and replenish
Repair and replenish
Adjust
Adjust or replace
Replace or retighten
Replace
Bearing noise
(Constant noise) Deteriorated or water
mixed lubricant

(Constant noise) Inadequate or insufficient
lubricant

(Noise while coasting) Damaged bearing(s)
of bevel pinion

(Noise while turning) Damaged diff. side
bearing(s) or axle bearing(s)Repair and replenish
Repair and replenish
Replace
Replace
Oil leakage
Worn or damaged oil seal

Excessive oil

Loose differential carrier boltsReplace
Adjust oil level
Replace or retighten
2WD / 4WD
switching error
Defective actuator

Abnormality in 4WD control systemReplace
Inspect referring to ª4WD
CONTROL SYSTEM DIAG-
NOSTIC FLOW TABLEº.
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 ªON-VEHICLE SERVICEº in this section for air
leakage.
[NOTES ON SYSTEM CIRCUIT INSPECTION]

Be sure to read ªPrecautions for Electrical Circuit Serviceº in Section 0A before circuit inspection and observe
what is written there.

For system circuit, refer to the figure of ªGENERAL DESCRIPTIONº in this section.

For terminal arrangement, refer to ª4WD Control Circuit Inspectionº in this section.

YH4
GRAND
VITARA
DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 7E-9
Viscosity chart SAE
Temperature
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
NOTE:

When having driven through water, check immediately if wa-
ter 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.
Gear Oil Change
NOTE:

Hypoid gear oil must be used for differential.

It is highly recommended to use SAE 80W ± 90 viscosity.
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, cor-
rect its cause.
3) Drain old oil and pour proper amount of gear oil as specified be-
low (roughly up to level hole).
4) Apply sealant to thread of drain plug (b) and torque plugs to
specification.
Sealant 99000-31110
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
(b): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
Specified gear oil: Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
SAE 75W ± 85, 90 or 80W ± 90
For oil viscosity, refer to left chart.
Oil capacity: 1.0 liters (2.1 / 1.8 US / lmp. pt)

YH4
GRAND
VITARA
DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 7E-15
A: Match marks
1. Mounting bracket bolt
2. Flange bolt and nut
1. Bolts
1. Mounting bracket bolt
2. Mounting bracket R
3. Differential housing
DISMOUNTING
1) Lift up vehicle and drain oil.
2) Disconnect air hose and breather hose from differential housing.
3) Before removing propeller shaft, give match marks on joint
flange and propeller shaft as shown.
4) Remove propeller shaft flange by removing its 4 bolts and sus-
pend it with cord or the like.
NOTE:
If pull out propeller shaft, transfer oil must be drained be-
fore pulling out.
5) Remove 3 bolts for left mounting bracket and 3 bolts for drive
shaft flange to set left side of differential free.
6) Remove 2 bolts from cross member to set differential rear
mounting free.
7) With differential housing assembly held with transmission jack,
remove mounting bolts on right end of housing.

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GRAND
VITARA
7E-16 DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
(a)
(a)
(a)
1. Drive shaft joint R
2. Differential housing3. Transmission jack
4. Screw driver
8) Using 2 large screwdrivers as levers, pull out right side drive
shaft joint from differential and dismount housing assembly from
vehicle.
CAUTION:
During above work, use care not to cause damage to
drive shaft boot.
REMOUNTING
For remounting, reverse dismounting procedure and use following
tightening torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
After tightening all fasteners properly, fill hypoid gear oil as speci-
fied and check tightening of plugs with specification.

YH4
GRAND
VITARA
DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 7E-17
09951-16080
Bearing installer09951-26010
Bush remover plate09918-18110
Air pressure regulator
09367-04002
3-way joint
UNIT REPAIR
Refer to the same section of UNIT REPAIR MANUAL mentioned in FOREWORD of this manual.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
FasteningportionTightening torqueFastening ortionN.mKg-mlb-ft
Differential oil filler / level plug232.317.0
Differential oil drain plug232.317.0
Differential mounting front bolts858.561.5
Differential mounting bracket bolts505.036.5
Front drive shaft flange bolts505.036.5
Propeller shaft flange bolts505.036.5
Pump assembly bolts131.39.5
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL
MATERIALRECOMMENDED
SUZUKI PRODUCTUSE
SealantSUZUKI BOND NO. 1215
(99000-31110)Front differential drain plug
SPECIAL TOOLS

YH4
GRAND
VITARA
7F
DIFFERENTIAL (REAR) 7F-1
The differential assembly is decisive in that the drive
power is concentrated there. Therefore, use of genu-
ine parts and specified torque is compulsory. Further,
because of sliding tooth meshing with high pressure
between bevel pinion and gear, it is mandatory to lu-
bricate them by hypoid gear oil.
SECTION 7F
DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION7F-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS7F-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE7F-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Service7F-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dismounting7F-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remounting7F-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNIT REPAIR7F-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS7F-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS7F-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The differential assembly using a hypoid bevel pinion
and gear is installed to the rear axle. It is set in the con-
ventional type axle housing.
The reduction ratio and differential case vary depend-
ing on transmission or engine type.

YH4
GRAND
VITARA
7F-2 DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)
DIAGNOSIS
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Gear noise
Deteriorated or water mixed lubricant

Inadequate or insufficient lubricant

Maladjusted backlash between bevel
pinion and gear

Improper tooth contact in the mesh between
bevel pinion and gear

Loose bevel gear securing bolts

Damaged side gear(s) or side pinion(s)Repair and replenish
Repair and replenish
Adjust as prescribed
Adjust or replace
Replace or retighten
Replace
Bearing noise
(Constant noise) Deteriorated or water
mixed lubricant

(Constant noise) Inadequate or insufficient
lubricant

(Noise while coasting) Damaged bearing(s)
of bevel pinion

(Noise while turning) Damaged diff. side
bearing(s) or axle bearing(s)Repair and replenish
Repair and replenish
Replace
Replace
Oil leakage
Clogged breather plug

Worn or damaged oil seal

Excessive oilClean
Replace
Adjust oil level