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7E-10 DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
1. Plugged hose
2. Adjusting screw
3. Pipe (to air pump assembly)
4. Hose (to differential carrier)
5. Differential housing
4 5
INSPECTION
4WD Control System
1) Install special tool to air hose connecting between air pump as-
sembly and differential (actuator) as shown in figure. Tighten ad-
justing screw of special tool as far as it stops. Close air check
side opening by using fuel hose as blind plug.
Special Tool
(A): 09918-18110
(B): 09367-04002
NOTE:
Use care not to bend any part of hose.
2) Turn ON ignition switch and shift transfer lever from 2H to 4H
range.
3) Check that motor starts running (a sound can be heard) within
1 second and it stops when gauge of special tool indicates speci-
fied pressure value.
Check also for air leakage.
Pressure specification:
30.0 ± 45.0 kPa (0.30 ± 0.45 kg / cm
2, 4.25 ± 6.40 psi)
4) Check that pressure value indicated on gauge of special tool
drops as soon as transfer lever is shifted to 2H position.
5) Start motor by shifting transfer lever to 4H position again. Loos-
en adjusting screw to lower pressure value on gauge. Motor
should start to run again and stop in about 4 seconds.
6) With the adjusting screw of special tool loosened, shift transfer
shift lever to N or 2H position and then 4L or 4H position.
Pump motor should stop about 10 seconds after motor starts to
run.
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7E-12 DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
1. Pump assembly
Air Pump Assembly
Removal / Installation
1) Disconnect air hoses and coupler from air pump assembly.
2) Remove pump assembly by removing bolts.
3) Reverse removal procedure for installation.
Tightening Torque
(a): 13 N
.m (1.3 kg-m, 9.5 lb-ft)
Inspection
1) Install special tool, voltmeter and battery to pump assembly as
shown in figure.
2) Tighten adjusting screw of special tool as far as it stops and
close its air check side opening by using fuel hose as blind plug.
Special Tool
(A): 09918-18110
3) Check that motor starts to run (a sound can be heard) when bat-
tery is connected and it stops when specified pressure is ob-
tained.
Check also for air leakage.
Specified pressure: 30.0 ± 45.0 kPa
(0.30 ± 0.45 kg / cm
2, 4.25 ± 6.40 psi)
4) Check that value indicated on voltmeter is within specification
shown below.
When motor is running: 0 ± 1 V
When motor has stopped running: 10 ± 14 V
CAUTION:
Do not run motor more than 10 seconds continuously to
prevent motor breakage.
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DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 7E-13
1. Mounting bracket bolt
2. Mounting bracket R
3. Differential housing
4. Mounting front bolt
1. Differential housing
2. Mounting front bolt3. Mounting bracket L
4. Mounting bracket bolt
1. Mounting bracket
1. Mounting bracket L
2. Bush3. Mounting bracket R
A: Slit alignment 45 4
2
3
1
2
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Differential Mountings
1) Lift up vehicle and turn steering wheel all way to the right.
2) Separate mounting bracket R from differential housing by re-
moving bolts from its lower part.
3) Remove mounting bracket R by removing mounting front bolt
from its upper part.
4) Remove mounting bracket L by removing upper and lower fas-
tening bolts.
5) Check conditions of each bush. If it is damaged or deteriorated,
drive it out with special tools and press for replacement.
Special Tool
(A): 09951-26010
(B): 09951-16080
6) Position slit in each bush as shown when press-fitting it.
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7E-14 DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
1. Mounting bracket R
2. Mounting bracket L
1. Bolt and nut
2. Differential carrier
3. Cross member
4. Bolt
5. Differential rear mounting assembly
7) Position each bush to bracket as shown.
Length ªaº: 3.0 mm (0.12 in.)
8) Use following torque for reinstallation.
Tightening Torque
(a): 85 N
.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
(b): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
REAR MOUNTING
(For front differential carrier)
1) Lift up vehicle and remove mounting assembly by removing 2
bolts and nuts from differential carrier side and 2 bolts from cross
member side.
2) Check mounting rubber for damage or deterioration and replace
as necessary.
3) Use following torque for reinstallation.
Tightening Torque
(a): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
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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.
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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
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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.
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7F-2 DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)
DIAGNOSIS
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Gear noiseDeteriorated 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 leakageClogged breather plug
Worn or damaged oil seal
Excessive oilClean
Replace
Adjust oil level