2005 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Rear

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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

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1. Breather hose
2. Oil filler / level plug
3. Rear drain plug
(Apply sealant)
Viscosity chart SAE
DIFFERENTIAL (REAR) 7F-3
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.
CHANGING OIL
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
(roughly up to level hole).
4) Torque drain and level / filler plugs to specification.
ªAº: Sealant 99000-31110
Tightening Torque
(a): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
(b): 28 N
.m (2.8 kg-m, 20.5 lb-ft)
Specified gear oil: Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
SAE 75W-85, 80W-90 or 90
For oil viscosity, refer to the chart
at the left.
Oil capacity : 2.2 liters (4.6 / 3.9 US / Imp. pt.)

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1. Match mark
1. Differential to rear axle nut
7F-4 DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)
DISMOUNTING
1) Lift up vehicle and drain oil from rear differential housing.
2) Remove rear brake drums and pull out right and left rear axle
shafts. (Refer to rear axle shaft removal of SECTION 3E.)
3) Before removing propeller shaft, give match marks on joint
flange and propeller shaft as shown.
4) Remove propeller shaft by removing its 4 flange bolts and nuts.
5) Remove differential assembly by removing its 8 fastening nuts.

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1. Differential to rear axle nut
(a)
(a)
DIFFERENTIAL (REAR) 7F-5
REMOUNTING
1) Clean mating surfaces of rear axle and differential assembly and
apply sealant (Suzuki bond 1215) to axle side evenly.
ªAº: Sealant 99000-31110
2) Install differential assembly to axle and fix it with nuts tightened
to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 55 N
.m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
3) Install propeller shaft to joint flange aligning match marks and
torque flange bolts to specification.
Tightening Torque
(a): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
4) Install right and left rear axle shafts and drums.
(Refer to rear axle installation of SECTION 3E and rear brake
drum installation of SECTION 5.)
5) Install wheels.
6) Fill hypoid gear oil as specified and tighten plug to specification.
Lower lift.
UNIT REPAIR
Refer to the same section of UNIT REPAIR MANUAL mentioned in Foreword of this manual.

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7F-6 DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
FasteningportionTightening torqueFastening ortionN.mkg-mlb-ft
Differential oil filler / level plug505.036.5
Differential oil drain plug282.820.5
Propeller shaft flange bolts505.036.5
Differential carrier nuts555.540.0
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS
MATERIALRECOMMENDED
SUZUKI PRODUCTUSE
SealantSUZUKI BOND NO. 1215
(99000-31110)

Rear differential oil drain plug

Mating surface of differential
housing

Mating surface of rear axle housing

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8B
LIGHTING SYSTEM 8B-1
SECTION 8B
LIGHTING SYSTEM
WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System:

Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to ªAir Bag System Components and Wiring Location Viewº under ªGener-
al Descriptionº in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing service on
or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and ªService Precau-
tionsº under ªOn-Vehicle Serviceº in air bag system section before performing service on or around
the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in unintentional
activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two conditions may
result in severe injury.

Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
ªLOCKº position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system may
be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION8B- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cautions in Servicing8B- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols and Marks8B- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Color Symbols8B- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Abbreviations8B- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Joint Connector8B- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Box and Relay8B- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Supply Diagram8B- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights8B- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight with Leveling System (If Equipped) 8B- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS8B- 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights8B- 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights with Leveling System (If Equipped) 8B- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Lights 8B- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clearance, Tail and License Plate Lights 8B- 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back-up Lights8B- 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Lights8B- 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Fog Light (If Equipped)8B- 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lights8B- 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE8B- 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights8B- 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights with Leveling System (If Equipped) 8B- 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Lights 8B- 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Fog Light (If Equipped)8B-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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LIGHTING SYSTEM 8B-5
CLEARANCE, TAIL AND LICENCE PLATE LIGHTS
TroublePossible causeCorrection
All lights do not light
ªTAILº fuse blown

Lighting switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace switch
Repair
Some lights do not light
up
Bulb(s) blown

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace bulb(s)
Repair
BACK-UP LIGHTS
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Back-up lights do not
light
ªTURN / BACKº fuse blown (Hard Top Model)
ªTRNº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Bulb blown

 
  
 switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace bulb
Replace switch
Repair
Back-up lights remains
ON
Back-up light switch or shift switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace switch
Repair
BRAKE LIGHTS
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Brake lights do not light
up
ªSTOP / HORNº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªSTPº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Bulb(s) blown

Brake light switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace bulb(s)
Adjust or replace switch
Repair
Brake lights stay on
Brake light switch faultyAdjust or replace switch
Only one light does not
light
Bulb blown

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace bulb
Repair
REAR FOG LIGHT (IF EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Rear fog light does not
come on
ªFOGº fuse blown

Rear fog light switch faulty

Lighting switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faulty

Bulb blownReplace fuse to check for short
Replace fog light switch
Replace switch
Repair
Replace bulb
INTERIOR LIGHTS
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Interior light (s) does (do)
not light up
Bulb(s) blown

ªDOMEº fuse blown (Hard Top Model)
ªDOMº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Wiring or grounding faulty

Door switch faulty

Interior light switch faultyReplace bulb(s)
Replace fuse to check for short
Repair
Replace switch
Replace light assy
Front spot lights do not
light up
Bulb(s) blown

Wiring or grounding faulty

Spot light switch faultyReplace bulb(s)
Repair
Replace light assy

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LIGHTING SYSTEM 8B-11
REAR FOG LIGHT (IF EQUIPPED)
REAR FOG LIGHT SWITCH
INSPECTION
Check for continuity between terminals at each switch position
shown below. Hold the switch button (ON or OFF) pushed in during
checking switch.
NOTE:
Rear fog light lights up only when headlights (low or high
beams) or front fog lights (if equipped) are ON.
Rear fog lights turns OFF automatically when headlights or
front lights are turned OFF.