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1. Axle housingªAº
(c)
1. Axle housing
3E-20 REAR SUSPENSION
7) For vehicle with ABS, connect wheel speed sensor coupler and
install harness.
8) Install propeller shaft and torque nuts to specification.
Tightening Torque
(b): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
9) Remove floor jack from axle housing and connect breather
hose onto axle housing and clamp it securely.
10) Connect brake pipes onto axle housing and clamp them se-
curely.
For clamping positions, refer to SECTION 5A of this manual.
11) Connect brake flexible hose to bracket on axle housing and se-
cure it with E-ring.
12) Install LSPV stay to axle housing, tighten LSPV stay bolt to
specified torque.
And adjust LSPV referring to ªLSPV ASSEMBLY INSPEC-
TION AND ADJUSTMENTº in SECTION 5A.
Tightening Torque
(c): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
13) Connect brake pipe to brake flexible hose and tighten brake
pipe flare nut to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(d): 16 N
.m (1.6 kg-m, 11.5 lb-ft)
14) Clean mating surface of axle housing (right & left) and brake
back plate, then apply sealant as shown.
ªAº: Sealant 99000-31110
15) Apply grease to axle shaft inner oil seal lip as shown.
ªAº: Grease 99000-25010
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3. Container 1. Plug cap
2. Vinyl tube
1. Bearing retainer
(e)
(f)
(g)
REAR SUSPENSION 3E-21
16) Apply sealant to mating surface of bearing retainer with brake
back plate.
NOTE:
Make sure to remove old sealant before applying it anew.
ªBº: Sealant 99000-31110
17) Install rear axle shaft to rear axle housing and tighten bearing
retainer nuts to specified torque.
NOTE:
When installing rear axle shaft, be careful not to cause
damage to oil seal lip in axle housing.
Tightening Torque
(e): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
18) For vehicle with ABS, tighten wheel speed sensor bolt to speci-
fied torque.
Tightening Torque
(f): 21 N
.m (2.1 kg-m, 15.5 lb-ft)
19) Connect brake pipes to wheel cylinders (right & left) and tighten
brake pipe flare nuts to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(g): 16 N
.m (1.6 kg-m, 11.5 lb-ft)
20) Install brake drum (right & left). For details, refer to SECTION
5C ªBRAKE DRUM INSTALLATIONº.
21) Refill differential gear housing with new specified gear oil. Re-
fer to ªON-VEHICLE SERVICEº in SECTION 7F for refill.
22) Fill reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake system.(For
bleeding operation, see SECTION 5.)
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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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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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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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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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5-4 BRAKES
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Not enough brak-
ing forceBrake oil leakage from brake lines.
Brake disc or pads stained with oil.
Overheated brakes.
Poor contact of shoes on brake drum.
Brake shoes linings stained with oil or wet
with water.
Badly worn brake shoe linings.
Defective wheel cylinders.
Malfunctioning caliper assembly.
Air in system.
Maladjusted sensor spring length of LSPV.
Broken sensor spring of LSPV.
Defective collar of LSPV.
Malfunctioning ABS (Antilock brake system),
if equipped.Locate leaking point and repair.
Clean or replace.
Determine cause and repair.
Repair for proper contact.
Replace.
Replace.
Repair or replace.
Repair or replace.
Bleed system.
Check or adjust.
Replace.
Replace.
Check system and replace as
necessary.
Brake pull
(Brakes not work-
ing in unison)Pad or shoe linings are wet with water or
stained with oil in some brakes.
Drum-to-shoe clearance out of adjustment in
some brakes.
(Malfunctioning auto adjusting mechanism)
Drum is out of round in some brakes.
Wheel tires are inflated unequally.
Malfunctioning wheel cylinders.
Disturbed front end alignment.
Unmatched tires on same axle.
Restricted brake pipes or hoses.
Malfunctioning caliper assembly.
Loose suspension parts.
Loose calipers.Replace.
Check for inoperative auto adjusting
mechanism.
Replace.
Inflate equally.
Repair or replace.
Adjust as prescribed.
Tires with approximately the same
amount of tread should be used on the
same axle.
Check for soft hoses and damaged
lines.
Replace with new hoses and new
brake pipes.
Check for stuck or sluggish pistons
and proper lubrication of caliper slide
bush.
Caliper should slide.
Check all suspension mountings.
Check and torque bolts to specifica-
tions.
Noise (High pitched
squeak without
brake applied)Front lining worn out.Replace linings.
Rear brake locked
prematurelyMaladjusted sensor spring length of LSPV.
Malfunction LSPV assembly.Check or adjust.
Replace assembly.
Brake locked
(For vehicles
equipped with
ABS)Malfunctioning ABS, if equipped.Check system and replace as
necessary.
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
FasteningpartsTightening torqueFastening artsN.mkg-mlb-ft
Brake pipe 2-way (or 4-way) joint bolt232.317.0
Brake pipe flare nut161.611.5
Front caliperM88.00.86.0
Brake bleederplug
Front cali erM108.50.856.5Brake bleeder lugWheel cylinder7.50.755.5
LSPV7.50.755.5
LSPV mounting bolt
LSPV stay bolt232.317.0
LSPV spring nut
Wheel nut10010.072.5
Stop light switch lock nut7.50.755.5
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL
MATERIALSRECOMMENDED
SUZUKI PRODUCTUSE
Brake fluid
Indicated on reservoir
cap or described in owner's
manual of vehicleTo fill master cylinder reservoir.
To clean and apply to inner parts of master
cylinder caliper and wheel cylinder when
they are disassembled.