2004 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA rod

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VITARA
(a)
(a)
1. Bolt
2. Washer
3. Lateral rod
1. Nut
1
3E-10 REAR SUSPENSION
LATERAL ROD
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Remove lateral rod mounting bolts.
3) Remove lateral rod.
INSTALLATION
1) Install lateral rod to rear axle, and vehicle body.
2) Lower hoist.
3) Tighten lateral rod mounting bolts to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 90 N
.m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
REAR AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL BEARING
REMOVAL
1) Remove rear brake drum. For details, refer to REAR BRAKE
DRUM REMOVAL in SECTION 5C.
2) Drain gear oil from rear axle housing by loosening drain plug.
3) Remove rear wheel bearing retainer nuts from axle housing.

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3E-18 REAR SUSPENSION
1. Axle housing
2. Jack
1. Differential carrier
assembly
2. Differential carrier nut
1. Lower rod
2. Lower rod rear
mount nut
3. Shock absorber
1. Lower mount
bolt
13) For jobs hereafter, support rear axle housing by using floor jack
under axle housing.
14) Remove differential carrier assembly.
15) Loosen rear mount nut of upper rod but don't remove bolt.
16) Loosen rear mount nut of lower rod but don't remove bolt.
17) Remove rear axle side lateral rod mount bolt.
18) Remove shock absorber lower mount bolt.
19) Lower floor jack until tension of suspension coil spring be-
comes a little loose and remove rear mount bolt of upper , lower
and lateral rod.
20) Lower rear axle housing gradually.
21) Remove axle housing.

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1. Lower rod
2. Body center
1. Rear axle housing
2. Spring seat
3. Coil spring
4. Stepped part
1. Axle housing ªAº 1. Body center
1
2
1
REAR SUSPENSION 3E-19
INSTALLATION
Install removed parts in reverse order of removal, noting the follow-
ing.
1) Place rear axle housing on floor jack. Then install upper / lower
rod rear mounting bolts (right & left) in proper direction as shown
(refer to UPPER ROD INSTALLATION for upper rod bolts). At
this time, mount nuts but don't tighten them.
2) Install coil spring (right & left) on spring seat of axle housing and
raise axle housing.
NOTE:
When seating coil spring, mate spring end with stepped
part of rear axle spring seat as shown.
3) Install lateral rod to rear axle housing.
4) Install lower part of shock absorber to right and left sides of axle
housing and install bolts in proper direction as shown in figure.
At this time, mount nuts but don't tighten them.
5) Clean mating surfaces of axle housing and differential carrier
and apply sealant to housing side.
ªAº: Sealant 99000-31110
6) Install differential carrier assembly to axle housing and tighten
carrier nuts to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 55 N
.m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lb-ft)

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3E-22 REAR SUSPENSION
23) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(h): 100 N
.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
24) Upon completion of all jobs, depress brake pedal with about 30
kg (66 lbs) load three to ten times so as to obtain proper drum-
to-shoe clearance.
Adjust parking brake cable (for adjustment, see SECTION 5C
of this manual.)
25) Tighten parking brake lever cover screws.
26) Lower hoist.
27) Tighten right and left lower / upper rod nuts lateral rod mount
bolt and shock absorber nuts to specified torque.
NOTE:
When tightening these nuts, be sure that vehicle is off
hoist and in non loaded condition.
Tightening Torque
(i): 90 N
.m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
(j): 85 N
.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
28) Check to ensure that brake drum is free from dragging and
proper braking is obtained.
29) Perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake).
30) Check each installed part for oil leakage.

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REAR SUSPENSION 3E-23
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
FasteningpartsTightening torqueFastening artsN.mKg-mlb-ft
Shock absorber lock nut292.921.0
Shock absorber nut292.921.0
Shock absorber lower nut858.561.5
Lower rod bolt and nut
Upper rod bolt and nut909.065.0
Lateral rod bolt
Differential carrier nut555.540.0
Propeller shaft nut505.036.5
Brake pipe flare nut161.611.5
Bearing retainer nut232.317.0
Differentiation gear oilFiller plug505.036.5g
filler & drain plugDrain plug272.716.0
Wheel nut10010.072.5
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS
MATERIALSRECOMMENDED
SUZUKI PRODUCTUSE
Lithium greaseSUZUKI SUPER GREASE A
(99000-25010)Oil seal lip
Brake fluidDOT 3Brake reservoir tank
Sealant
SUZUKI BOND NO. 1215
(99000-31110)
Joint seam of axle and brake back
plate

Joint seam of bearing retainer and
brake back plate

Joint seam of differential carrier and
axle housing

Drain plug

Mating surface of oil seal and axle
housing
Gear oilFor gear oil information, refer to
SECTION 7F of this manualDifferential gear
(Refer axle housing.)

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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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4B-2 PROPELLER SHAFTS
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Abnormal noise
Loose universal joint bolt.

Spider bearing worn out or stuck.

Wear spider.Tighten universal joint bolt.
Replace.
Replace propeller shaft.
Vibration
Deformed propeller shaft.Replace.
PROPELLER SHAFT JOINT CHECK
If universal joints are suspected of producing chattering or rattling
noise, inspect them for wear. Check to see if cross spider rattles in
yokes or if splines are worn down and replace defective propeller
shaft with new one.
Noise coming from universal joint can be easily distinguished from
other noises because rhythm of chattering or rattling is in step with
cruising speed. Noise is pronounced particularly on standing start
or in coasting condition (when braking effect of engine is showing
in the drive line).

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4B-6 PROPELLER SHAFTS
09900-06108
Snap ring pliers
(Closing type)09926-48010
Universal joint
disassembling tool set
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
FastenerTightening torqueFastenerN.mkg-mlb-ft
Propeller shaft nut / Center support bolt505.036.5
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL
MATERIALRECOMMENDED
SUZUKI PRODUCTUSE
Lithium greaseSUPER GREASE C
(99000-25030)To apply to spider bearing race.
SPECIAL TOOLS