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1. Boot
2. Boot band
1. Circlip1. Cage Wheel side
ªAº Fill grease 85g (3.0 oz)
4A2-6 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT / SHAFT BEARING, OIL SEAL
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
To prevent any problem caused by washing solution, do
not wash joint boots. Degreasing of those parts with cloth
is allowed.
For M / T vehicle with H25 engine
To ensure full performance of joint as designed, be sure
to distinguish between two types of grease in repair set
and apply specified volume to respective joint. i.e. yellow
grease to wheel side joint and black one to differential
side.
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 du-
rability.
1) Fully apply joint grease to wheel side joint.
Use joint grease in the tube included in spare part.
2) Fit wheel side boot on shaft.
Fill up inside of boot with joint grease of about 90 gram.
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.
3) Fixing boot band.
4) Install boot onto drive shaft till its small diameter side fits to shaft
groove and fix there with boot band.
5) Install cage to shaft.
CAUTION:
Install cage directing smaller outside diameter side to
shaft end.
6) Install circlip by using snap ring plier.
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ªAº: Fill grease 90 ± 95 g (3.2 ± 3.4 oz)
1. Circlip
[LH] [RH] Differential side
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT / SHAFT BEARING, OIL SEAL 4A2-7
7) Apply grease to entire surface of cage.
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[LH] [RH] Differential side
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ªAº: Fill grease 90 ± 95 g (3.2 ± 3.4 oz)
1. Circlip
[LH] [RH] Differential side
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT / SHAFT BEARING, OIL SEAL 4A2-7
7) Apply grease to entire surface of cage.
Use joint grease in tube included in spare part or joint grease
(99000-25120).
8) Insert cage into outer race and fit circlip into groove of outer
race.
CAUTION:
Position opening of circlip ªaº so that it will not be lined
up with a ball.
9) Apply grease to inside of outer race, and fit boot to outer race.
Fill up inside of boot with joint grease.
ªAº: Joint Grease 99000-25120
(about 90 ± 95g / 3.2 ± 3.4 oz)
10) Fitting boot to outer race, adjust so that measurements ªbº and
ªcº become as indicated in figure.
Length ªbº: 203.2 ± 213.2 mm
(8.00 ± 8.40 in.)
196.8 ± 206.8 mm
(7.75 ± 8.14 in.) M/T vehicle with . . . . . . . . .
H25 engine
ªcº: 125.5 ± 135.5 mm
(4.94 ± 5.33 in.)
127.5 ± 137.5 mm
(5.02 ± 5.41 in.) M/T vehicle with . . . . . . . . .
H25 engine
Before fixing boot band, insert screwdriver into boot on joint
side and allow air to enter boot so that air pressure in boot be-
comes the same as atmospheric pressure.
11) Clamp boot band. Check boots for distortion or dent.
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1. Drive shaft oil seal
1. Drive shaft flange bolt and nut
2. Front spindle thrust washer
3. Axle shaft drive flange
ªAº
1. Drive shaft joint
2. Oil seal
3. Pipe
4. Thrust washer4
4A2-8 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT / SHAFT BEARING, OIL SEAL
INSTALLATION
Install drive shaft assembly by reversing removal procedure and
noting following points.
Clean front drive shaft oil seal and then apply lithium grease to oil
seal and DOJ shaft.
ªAº: Grease 99000-25010
Check oil seal for breakage or deterioration.
Replace it as necessary.
Drive in oil seal until its end contacts stepped surface of drive
shaft joint by using a pipe whose inner diameter is 76 mm (2.992
in.) or more and outer diameter is 80 mm (3.150 in.) or less.
Diameter ªaº: 76 mm (2.992 in.) or more
Diameter ªbº: 80 mm (3.150 in.) or less
Drive in drive shaft thrust washer (Vehicle with G16 or J20 en-
gine).
RH Side
Push differential side joint by hand until it is positioned by snap
ring fitted to its spline.
LH Side
Connect drive shaft flange bolts and nuts.
Tightening Torque
(a): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
Apply grease to front spindle thrust washer and front spindle part
of drive shaft.
ªAº: Grease 99000-25010
When installing axle shaft drive flange to wheel hub, apply sealant
to mating surface of axle shaft drive flange.
ªBº: Sealant 99000-31090
Tightening Torque
(b): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
CAUTION:
To prevent breakage of boots (wheel side and differen-
tial side), be careful not to bring them into contact with
other parts when installing drive shaft assembly.
Do not pull housing of differential side joint.
If housing is pulled, it may be detached from drive shaft.
Fill specified differential gear oil into differential case to specified
level.
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1. Left drive shaft
2. Tire lever
1. Shaft bearing1. Axle oil seal
2. Circlip
3. Axle bearing
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT / SHAFT BEARING, OIL SEAL 4A2-9
SHAFT BEARING / OIL SEAL
REMOVAL
1) Remove drive shaft assembly.
Refer to item DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL (LEFT and RIGHT) in
this section.
For right side shaft bearing / oil seal removal, drain differential
gear oil.
2) Remove left drive shaft by using tire lever.
3) Remove left side strut. Refer to steps 1) and 4) to 8) of item
STRUT DAMPER REMOVAL in Section 3D.
4) Remove oil seal, using plain screw driver.
5) Remove circlip.
6) Remove bearing, using special tools (A) and (B).
Special Tool
(A): 09941-64510
(B): 09930-30102
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ªAº
1. Shaft bearing
1. Shaft oil seal
2. Right side
3. Left side
4A2-10 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT / SHAFT BEARING, OIL SEAL
INSTALLATION
1) Clean drive shaft oil seal and then apply lithium grease.
ªAº: Grease 99000-25010
Check oil seal for breakage or deterioration.
Replace it as necessary.
2) Drive in drive shaft bearing with special tool (A) (on left hand
side).
Special Tool
(A): 09913-75520
3) Install circlip.
4) Drive in oil seal with special tools (B) and (C).
Special Tool
(B): 09951-16090
(C): 09924-74510
NOTE:
As depth to which oil seal should be driven into axle hous-
ing is different between the left and right, be sure to check
stamped marks on special tool (B) and drive each oil seal to
corresponding mark.
5) Install left drive shaft.
6) Install left side strut. Refer to steps 1) to 2) of item STRUT
DUMPER INSTALLATION in Section 3D.
7) Install drive shaft assembly.
Refer to DRIVE SHAFT INSTALLATION in this section.
8) Fill specified differential gear oil into differential case to specified
level.
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT / SHAFT BEARING, OIL SEAL 4A2-11
09913-75520
Bearing installer09924-74510
Installer attachment09930-30102
Sliding shaft09941-64510
Bearing remover
09951-16090
Oil seal installer
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
FasteningpartsTightening torqueFastening artsN.mkg-mlb-ft
Drive shaft flange nut (Dif. side)505.036.5
Oil level plug232.317.0
Drain plug232.317.0
Axle shaft drive flange bolt484.835.0
NOTE:
Refer to standard tightening torque specifications, if no description or specification is provided.
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS
MATERIALRECOMMENDED
SUZUKI PRODUCTUSE
Joint grease
(Molybdenum grease)SUZUKI SUPER GREASE H
(99000-25120)Drive axle joint
Lithium greaseSUZUKI SUPER GREASE A
(99000-25010)Drive shaft oil seal
Wheel spindle part of differential side
drive shaft (RH)
SealantSEALING COMPOUND 366E
(99000-31090)Axle shaft drive flange
SPECIAL TOOLS
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BRAKES 5-3
SUBSTANDARD OR
CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID
Improper brake fluid, mineral oil or water in the fluid
may cause the brake fluid to boil or the rubber compo-
nents in the hydraulic system to deteriorate.
If primary piston cups are swollen, then rubber parts
have deteriorated. This deterioration may also be evi-
denced by swollen wheel cylinder piston cups on the
drum brake wheels.
If deterioration of rubber is evident, disassemble all
hydraulic parts and wash with alcohol. Dry these parts
with compressed air before assembly to keep alcohol
out of the system. Replace all rubber parts in the sys-
tem, including hoses. Also, when working on the
brake mechanisms, check for fluid on the linings. If ex-
cessive fluid is found, replace the linings.
If master cylinder piston seals are satisfactory, check
for leakage or excessive heat conditions. If condition
is not found, drain fluid, flush with brake fluid, refill and
bleed system.
The system must be flushed if there is any doubt as
to the grade of fluid in the system or if fluid has been
used which contained parts that have been subjected
to contaminated fluid.
DIAGNOSIS
ROAD TESTING BRAKES
Brakes should be tested on dry, clean, smooth and
reasonably level roadway which is not crowned. Road
test brakes by making brake applications with both
light and heavy pedal forces at various speeds to de-
termine if the vehicle stops evenly and effectively.
Also drive vehicle to see if it leads to one side or the
other without brake application. If it does, check the
tire pressure, front end alignment and front suspen-
sion attachments for looseness. See diagnosis chart
for other causes.
BRAKE FLUID LEAKS
Check the master cylinder fluid levels. While a slight
drop in reservoir level does result from normal lining
wear, an abnormally low level indicates a leak in the
system. In such a case, check the entire brake system
for leakage. If even a slight evidence of leakage is
noted, the cause should be corrected or defective
parts should be replaced.
If fluid level is lower than the minimum level of reser-
voir, refilling is necessary. Fill reservoir with specified
brake fluid.
Brake fluid: Refer to reservoir tank cap.
CAUTION:
Since brake system of this vehicle is factory-
filled with brake fluid indicated on reservoir
tank cap, do not use or mix different type of
fluid when refilling; otherwise serious damage
will occur.
Do not use old or used brake fluid, or any fluid
from a unsealed container.
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5E1-26 ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) (OPTIONAL)
1. ABS hydraulic unit/
control module assembly
2. ABS hydraulic unit/
control module
connector of harness
1. ABS hydraulic
unit / control
module connector
DTC 41 (DTC C1041 / C1042) ± RIGHT-FRONT SOLENOID CIRCUIT
DTC 45 (DTC C1045 / C1046) ± LEFT-FRONT SOLENOID CIRCUIT
DTC 56 (DTC C1055 / C1056) ± REAR SOLENOID CIRCUIT
DESCRIPTION
The ABS control module monitors the voltage of the terminal of the solenoid circuit constantly with the ignition
switch turned ON. It sets this DTC when the terminal voltage does not become low / high for the ON / OFF command
to the solenoid or the voltage difference between solenoid circuit terminals exceeds the specified value with the
solenoid turned OFF.
INSPECTION
STEPACTIONYESNO
11) Check solenoid referring to item
ªABS HYDRAULIC UNIT OPERATION CHECKº
in this section.
Is it in good condition?Check terminals ªA11º
and ªA27º connection.
If connections OK,
substitute a known-
good ABS hydraulic
unit / control module
assembly and
recheck.Go to step 2.
21) Ignition switch OFF.
2) Disconnect ABS hydraulic unit / control module
connector. (See Fig. 1)
3) Check for proper connection to ABS hydraulic
unit / control module connector at terminal ªA11º.
4) If OK, then measure voltage between terminal
ªA11º of module connector and body ground.
Is it 10 ± 14 V?Substitute a known-
good ABS hydraulic
unit / control module
assembly and
recheck.ªW / Blº circuit open.
Fig. 1