2004 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Service Workshop Manual

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7D-2 TRANSFER
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
Before attempting to repair the transfer or related components for any reason other than mechanical failure, the
condition and probable causes should be identified.
Transfer failures are revealed by shifting difficulties such as excessive shifting effort, gear clash, or gear grinding.
When any of these conditions occur, the following inspections should be made before disassembling the transfer.
1) Check transfer oil level for insufficient or incorrect oil. Refer to ªTransfer and Differential Oil Inspection and
Changeº in SECTION 0B ªMAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATIONº.
2) Check transfer mountings for wear or looseness.
3) Check gearshift control lever for distortion or excessive wear.
After performing the above inspections, refer to following diagnosis table.
Condition
Possible CauseCorrection
Gear slipping out of mesh
Worn shift fork shaft

Worn shift fork or synchronizer sleeve

Weak or damaged locating spring

Worn bearings on output rear shaft

Worn chamfered tooth on sleeve or gear

Missing or disengagement of circlip(s)Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace sleeve and gear
Install
Gears refusing to disengage
Weakened or broken synchronizer spring

Distorted shift shaft or shift forkReplace
Replace
Hard shifting
Weakened front drive shift shaft spring

Distorted or mispositioned front drive shift
shaft circlip and washer

Inadequate or insufficient lubricant

Worn synchronizer ring

Worn chamfered tooth on sleeve or gear

Distorted shift shaftReplace
Replace
Replenish
Replace
Replace sleeve and gear
Replace
Noise
Inadequate or insufficient lubricant

Damaged or worn bearing(s)

Damaged or worn gear(s)

Damaged or worn synchronizer ring

Damaged or worn chamfered tooth on
sleeve or gearReplenish
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace

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1. Match mark
1. Transfer rear case
2. Oil seal
ªAº
ªBº
TRANSFER 7D-3
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
GEAR OIL
Refer to ªON-VEHICLE SERVICEº of Section 7A or 7A1.
TRANSFER OIL SEALS
REAR CASE OIL SEAL
1) Lift up vehicle horizontally.
2) Give match marks on joint flange and propeller shaft as shown
in figure.
3) Remove 4 bolts from rear propeller shaft flange and remove pro-
peller shaft.
4) Using screwdriver, remove oil seal.
5) Using special tool(A) and plastic hammer, pressfit new oil seal
up to case surface. Be sure to apply grease to oil seal lip.
ªAº: Grease 99000-25010
Special Tool
(A): 09940-53111
6) Clean and inspect sliding portion of propeller shaft front end
(where oil seal contacts) before installation and if even small
dent or scratch exists, correct and clean it again.
Then apply grease inside splines of propeller shaft.
ªBº: Grease 99000-25010
7) Install propeller shaft and torque universal joint flange bolts to
specification.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use only specified bolts, nuts and lock wash-
ers for universal joint flange.
Tightening Torque:
(a): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
CENTER CASE OIL SEAL (Front side)
In addition to the procedure for rear case oil seal, it is necessary to
drain and refill gear oil of transfer. Refer to Section 7A ªON-VE-
HICLE SERVICEº for oil specification.

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1. Speed sensor assembly
2. Transfer
7D-4 TRANSFER
SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEAR
REMOVAL
1) Lift up vehicle horizontally or rear up.
2) Disconnect speed sensor coupler at transfer case.
3) Remove bolt and take off speed sensor from transfer.
INSTALLATION
1) Make sure that O-ring and speed sensor have not been dam-
aged.
2) Inspect speedometer driven gear for abnormal wear of gear
teeth or bend of shaft portion and replace it if necessary.
3) Make sure its smooth rotation.
4) Install speed sensor assembly to transfer and connect coupler
as it was.
Tightening Torque
(a): 6 N
.m (0.6 kg-m, 4.5 lb-ft)
ENGINE REAR MOUNTING
Refer to ªON-VEHICLE SERVICEº of Section 7A.

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1. Wood block
2. Dash panel
t: 45 mm / 1.8 in.
H: 200 mm / 8 in.
W: 100 ± 150 mm / 4 ± 6 in.
1. Transmission jack
2. Engine rear mounting member
3. Gear shift lever case
4. Bolt
TRANSFER 7D-5
TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
Dismounting and remounting of transfer and transmission together
as a unit is described in Section 7A for Manual Transmission or 7B1
for Automatic Transmission, but it is also possible to dismount and
remount transfer assembly by itself as described below.
DISMOUNTING
IN ENGINE ROOM
1) Disconnect negative (±) cable from battery.
2) Remove distributor assembly (if equipped).
3) Place wood block between engine and dash panel so that it
serves as stopper when engine, transmission and transfer unit
hangs down as rear mounting member is removed.
CAUTION:
Make sure to use wood block to prevent contact which
may occur between dash panel and CMP sensor case
(G16), CMP sensor (J20) or intake manifold (H25), and fan
and shroud.
IN CABIN
1) Remove console box.
2) Remove shift lever of transmission and transfer.
ON LIFT
1) Drain transfer oil.
2) Remove rear propeller shaft.
3) Remove front propeller shaft.
4) Disconnect exhaust center pipe.
5) Disconnect speed sensor coupler.
6) Place transmission jack and remove mounting member.
7) Lower transmission jack gradually and check to ensure that
wood block serves as stopper between engine and dash panel.
8) Remove bolts for gear shift lever case.
9) Pull off breather hose.

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1. Bolt
2. Transfer assembly
1. Bolt
2. Engine rear mounting3. Transfer assembly
1. Bolt
2. Transfer assembly
3. Transmission jack
7D-6 TRANSFER
IN CABIN
Remove gear shift lever case and then remove transfer center case
bolt.
ON LIFT
1) Remove transfer mounting (engine rear mounting) by removing
bolts.
2) Apply transmission jack to transfer to support it.
3) Remove couplers for 4WD / 4WD-LOW switches lead.
4) Remove transfer front case bolts.
5) With transfer assembly supported with transmission jack, slide
it rearward and when it is apart from transmission, lower it.
REMOUNTING
For remounting, reverse dismounting procedure described above,
noting following.

Be sure to use specified torque for tightening.

Clamp wiring and breather hose securely.

Clamp shift lever boot securely.

Fill specified gear oil by specified amount.

Connect battery and check for function.

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TRANSFER 7D-7
09940-53111
Bearing installer
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
Oil filler / level and drain plugs232.317.0
Engine rear mounting bolts505.036.5
Universal joint flange bolts505.036.5
Speed sensor bolt60.64.5
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS
MATERIALRECOMMENDED
SUZUKI PRODUCTUSE
Lithium greaseSUZUKI SUPER GREASE A
(99000-25010)

Oil seal lips and O-rings.

Splines of propeller shaft.

Select return system.

Shift control lever.
SPECIAL TOOL

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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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1. 4WD switch
2. Transfer
3. Blank
4. Blank
5. ECM or PCM
6. Glove box7. Air pump assembly
8. Actuator
9. Axle lock clutch
10. Free axle hub
11. 4WD indicator lamp
7E-2 DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
When the 4WD switch is turned ON by shifting the transfer shift lever, ECM (PCM) (G16 and J20 engine models)
or 4WD controller (H25 engine model) actuates (energizes) the air pump assembly. Then positive pressure is sent
from the air pump assembly to the actuator installed to the differential case and causes the axle lock clutch and
the free axle hub in the differential case to be engaged, resulting in the 4WD mode. Only when running in the 4WD
mode, front axles are joined to differential case, and they become free when 2WD mode is used (or when transfer
shift lever is shifted to N position), thereby reducing the power loss.