2006 SUZUKI SX4 Front wheel bearing

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15) Remove wheel bearing outside inner race (1).
Special tool
(A): 09913–65810
(B): 09913–85230
16) Remove hub bolts (1) with copper hammer or
hydraulic press.
CAUTION!
Never remove bolt unless replacement is
necessary.
Be sure to use a new bolt for replacement.

Installation
For installation, reverse removal procedure, noting the
following instructions.
1) Face grooved rubber seal side (1) of new wheel
bearing (2) upward as shown in figure and press-fit it
into knuckle (3) using special tool.
Special tool
(A): 09913–75510
(B): 09944–78220
(C): 09925–14520
CAUTION!
Never reuse wheel bearing.

2) Install circlip (1).
3) Insert new hub bolt (1) in hub hole. Rotate hub bolt
slowly to assure that serrations are aligned with
those made by original bolt.
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4. Encoder
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4) Drive in dust cover so that dimensions “a” and “b”
become equal as shown in the figure.
CAUTION!
When drive in dust cover, be careful not to
deform it.

5) Caulk more than 6 places with a punch.
6) Using special tool and hydraulic press, press fit
wheel hub (1) into wheel bearing (2) (Face grooved
rubber seal side to wheel hub).
Special tool
(A): 09913–75510 7) Apply grease lightly to end face of inner ring (1).
“A”: Grease 99000–25121 (SUZUKI Super
Grease H)
NOTE
Do not apply the grease to the encoder
section to avoid the encoder malfunction.

8) Install steering knuckle with wheel hub and bearing
(1) so that foreign material should not enter wheel
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2. Wheel encoder
3. Drive shaft
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Front Wheel Hub, Disc, Bolt and Bearing CheckS6RW0D2206008
• Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and
cracks.
A disc in badly damaged condition must be replaced.
• Check rust of installation face inside of wheel disc.
As rust affects adversely, remove it thoroughly.
• Check tightness of wheel nuts and, if necessary,
retighten them to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
• Check wear of wheel bearing. When measuring thrust
play, apply a dial gauge to wheel hub as shown in
figure.
Front wheel bearing thrust play
Limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
• Check wheel bearing noise and smooth wheel rotation
by rotating wheel.
If defective, replace bearing.
Suspension Control Arm / Bushing Removal
and Installation
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CAUTION!
When removal and installing steering
knuckle assembly, be careful not to damage
dust boots of control arm joint by drive shaft
dust cover and brake dust cover.

Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Remove steering knuckle with front wheel hub
referring to step 2) to 5), 7) to 11) of “Removal” under
“Front Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle and Wheel
Bearing Removal and Installation”.
3) Remove suspension control arm bolts (1).
4) Remove suspension control arm (2).
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Installation
1) Install suspension control arm as shown but tighten
suspension control arm bolts (1) only temporarily.
CAUTION!
Use new control arm bolt.

2) Install steering knuckle with front wheel hub referring
to step 7) to 17) of “Installation” under “Front Wheel
Hub, Steering Knuckle and Wheel Bearing Removal
and Installation”.
3) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
4) Lower hoist and vehicle in unloaded condition,
tighten new control arm bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Suspension control arm bolt (a): 95 N·m (9.5
kgf-m, 69.0 lb-ft)
5) Confirm front wheel alignment referring to “Front
Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment”.
Suspension Control Arm / Bushing
Disassembly and Assembly
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Disassembly
1) Cut off bushing flange (rubber) (1) with knife.
2) Push out bushing by using hydraulic press (2) and
special tools.
Special tool
(A): 09943–76310
(B): 09913–75821
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Special Tools and Equipment
Recommended Service MaterialS6RW0D2208001
Special ToolS6RW0D2208002
Material SUZUKI recommended product or Specification Note
Grease SUZUKI Super Grease H P/No.: 99000–25121)
09913–65810 09913–75510
Crankshaft bearing puller Bearing installer
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09913–75821 09913–85230
Bearing installer attachment Bearing remover tool
) / ))
09925–14520 09942–15511
Bearing and oil seal installer
(80 x 50 mm)Sliding hammer
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09943–17912 09943–25010
Wheel hub remover Spring compressor
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09943–37910 09943–76310
Bearing installer & remover Bush remover
)) / )
09944–78220
Bearing installer support
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Replacement Tires
When replacement is necessary, the original equipment
type tire should be used. Refer to the Tire Placard.
Replacement tires should be of the same size, load
range and construction as those originally on the vehicle.
Use of any other size or type tire may affect ride,
handling, speedometer / odometer calibration, vehicle
ground clearance and tire or snow chain clearance to the
body and chassis.
It is recommended that new tires be installed in pairs on
the same axle. If necessary to replace only one tire, it
should be paired with the tire having the most tread, to
equalize braking traction.
WARNING!
Do not mix different types of tires on the
same vehicle such as radial, bias and bias-
belted tires except in emergencies, because
handling may be seriously affected and may
result in loss of control.

The metric term for tire inflation pressure is the kilo
pascal (kPa). Tire pressures is usually printed in both
kPa and kgf/cm
2 on the “Tire Placard”.
Metric tire gauges are available from tool suppliers.
The chart, shown in the table, converts commonly used
inflation pressures from kPa to kgf/cm
2 and psi.
Wheels DescriptionS6RW0D2401002
Wheel Maintenance
Wheel repairs that use welding, heating, or peening are
not approved. All damaged wheels should be replaced.
Replacement Wheels
Wheels must be replaced if they are bent, dented, have
excessive lateral or radial runout, air leak through welds,
have elongated bolt holes, if lug wheel bolts won’t stay
tight, or if they are heavily rusted. Wheels with greater
runout than shown in the following may cause
objectional vibrations.
Replacement wheels must be equivalent to the original
equipment wheels in load capacity, diameter, rim with
offset and mounting configuration. A wheel of improper
size or type may affect wheel and bearing life, brake
cooling, speedometer / odometer calibration, vehicle
ground clearance and tire clearance to body and
chassis.How to Measure Wheel Runout
To measure the wheel runout, it is necessary to use an
accurate dial indicator. The tire may be on or off the
wheel. The wheel should be installed to the wheel
balancer of the like for proper measurement.
Take measurements of both lateral runout “a” and radial
runout “b” at both inside and outside of the rim flange.
With the dial indicator set in place securely, turn the
wheel one full revolution slowly and record every reading
of the indicator.
When the measured runout exceeds the specification
and correction by the balancer adjustment is impossible,
replace the wheel. If the reading is affected by welding,
paint or scratch, it should be ignored.
Lateral runout limit “a”
Aluminum wheel: 0.3 mm (0.012 in.)
Steel wheel: 0.9 mm (0.035 in.)
Radial runout limit “b”
Aluminum wheel: 0.3 mm (0.012 in.)
Steel wheel: 0.7 mm (0.028 in.)
Metric Lug Nuts and Wheel Studs
All models use metric lug nuts and wheel studs.
Metric lug nuts and wheel studs size
M12 x 1.25
If a broken stud is found, see “Front Wheel Hub, Disc,
Bolt and Bearing Check in Section 2B”, “Front Wheel
Hub, Steering Knuckle and Wheel Bearing Removal and
Installation in Section 2B”, “Rear Wheel Hub Assembly
Removal and Installation in Section 2C”. kPa kgf/cm
2psi
Conversion: 1 psi =
6.895 kPa 1 kgf/cm
2 =
98.066 kPa160 1.6 23
180 1.8 26
200 2.0 29
220 2.2 32
240 2.4 35
260 2.6 38
280 2.8 41
300 3.0 44
320 3.2 47
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Driveline / Axle
Drive Shaft / Axle
Front
General Description
Front Drive Shaft ConstructionS6RW0D3111001
A constant velocity ball joint is used on the wheel side of both right and left side drive shaft assemblies. For A/T
vehicle, a tripod type constant velocity joint is used on the differential side and center shaft side. For M/T vehicle, a
double offset type constant velocity joint (DOJ) is used on the differential side and center shaft side. The drive shaft
can slide through the tripod joint or the double offset joint (DOJ) in the extension/contraction direction.
Component Location
Front Drive Shaft Assembly Components LocationS6RW0D3113001
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1. To transaxle 7. Wheel nut : 200 N⋅m (20.0 kgf-m, 145.0 lb-ft)
2. Drive shaft assembly 8. Center shaft assembly (if equipped) : 85 N⋅m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
3. Tie-rod end 9. Center bearing support bolts (if equipped) : 55 N⋅m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
4. Tie-rod end nut 10. Washer : Do not reuse.
5. Ball stud bolt : 45 N⋅m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
6. Drive shaft nut
: After tightening nut to specified torque,
caulk nut securely.:60 N⋅m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lb-ft)

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Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Front Drive Shaft Symptom DiagnosisS6RW0D3114001
Repair Instructions
Front Drive Shaft ComponentsS6RW0D3116001
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Abnormal noiseWorn or breakage of the drive shaft jointReplace.
Worn or breakage of the center bearingReplace.
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[A]: M/T model 10. Center bearing support circlip
[B]: A/T model 11. Center bearing support
1. Circlip12. Center bearing
2. Differential side joint (Constant velocity DOJ)
: Apply dark gray grease included in spare part to joint.13. Center shaft
3. Snap ring 14. Cage
4. Boot band (Large) 15. Damper (if equipped)
5. Boot 16. Differential side joint (Constant velocity tripod joint)
: Apply dark gray grease included in spare part to joint.
6. Boot band (Small) 17. Center shaft side joint (Constant velocity tripod joint)
: Apply dark gray grease included in spare part to joint.
7. Wheel side joint (Constant velocity ball joint)
: Apply black grease included in spare part to joint.18. Tripod joint spider
: Never disassemble.
8. Center shaft side joint (Constant velocity DOJ)
: Apply dark gray grease included in spare part to joint.: Do not reuse.
9. Oil seal
: Apply grease to oil seal lip.