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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
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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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8
BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8-1
SECTION 8
BODY ELECTRICAL 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).
WIRING SYSTEM
(Harnesses, Connectors, Fuses, Relay, Switches, Grounds, System Circuit Diagram)Section 8A . . . . . . .
LIGHTING SYSTEMSection 8B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTRUMENTATION AND DRIVER INFORMATIONSection 8C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WINDOWS, MIRRORS, SECURITY AND LOCKSSection 8D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMMOBILIZER CONTROL SYSTEMSection 8F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION8-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cautions in Servicing8-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols and Marks8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Abbreviations8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Color Symbols8-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Joint Connector8-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Box and Relay8-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Supply Diagram8-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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8-2 BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The body electrical components of this vehicle are designed to operate on 12 Volts power supplied by the battery.
The electrical system utilizes negative ground polarity.
CAUTIONS IN SERVICING
When performing works related to electric systems, observe follow-
ing cautions for the purpose of protection of electrical parts and pre-
vention of a fire from occurrence.
When removing the battery from the vehicle or disconnecting the
cable from the battery terminals for inspection or service works
on the electric systems, always confirm first that the ignition
switch and all the other switches have been turned OFF. Other-
wise, the semi-conductor part may be damaged.
When disconnecting cables from the battery, be sure to discon-
nect the one from the negative (±) terminal first and then the other
from the positive (+) terminal.
Reverse the above order when connecting the cables to the bat-
tery terminals.
When disconnecting connectors, never pull the wiring harnesses.
Unlock the connector lock first and then pull them apart by holding
connectors themselves.
When connecting connectors, also hold connectors and put them
together until they lock securely (a click is heard).
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BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8-3
When installing the wiring harness, fix it with clamps so that no
slack is left.
When installing vehicle parts, be careful so that the wiring har-
ness is not interfered with or caught by any other part.
To avoid damage to the harness, protect its part which may con-
tact against a part forming a sharp angle by winding tape or the
like around it.
When replacing a fuse, make sure to use a fuse of the specified
capacity. Use of a fuse with a larger capacity will cause a damage
to the electrical parts and a fire.
Always be careful not to handle electrical parts (computer, relay,
etc.) in a rough manner or drop them.