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3C1-8 AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
INSPECTION
Check steering shaft damage and operation referring to CHECK
STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING UPPER SHAFT FOR
ACCIDENT DAMAGE later in this section.
INSTALLATION
1) Be sure that front tires and steering wheel are in straight
ahead position.
2) Install steering upper shaft assembly to dash panel. Tighten
steering upper shaft mounting bolts (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Steering upper shaft mounting bolts (a) :
23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
3) Install steering shaft joint (1) to steering upper shaft (2) by
matching it to marks (3) made before removal.
4) Install shaft joint bolt (upper shaft assembly side) (2) to
steering shaft joint (1). Tighten shaft joint bolt (upper shaft
assembly side) (2) to specified torque first and then shaft
joint bolt (lower shaft assembly side) (3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Steering shaft joint bolt (c) : 25 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
5) Align cutting point “A” of steering column assembly (1) with
bolt hole “B” of steering upper shaft upper joint as shown in
the figure. Then connect steering upper shaft upper joint.
1, (a)
“B”
“A”
1

AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C1-9
6) Install steering upper shaft upper joint bolt (2) and nut (1).
Tighten steering upper shaft upper joint nut (1) to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Steering upper shaft upper joint nut (a) :
23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
Steering Lower Shaft Assembly
REMOVAL
1) Turn steering wheel so that vehicle’s front tires are at
straight-ahead position.
2) Turn ignition switch to “LOCK” position and remove key.
3) After removing bolt (4) on upper shaft assembly (1) side of
shaft joint (2) and loosening bolt (5) on its lower shaft assem-
bly (3) side, move shaft joint (2) to lower shaft assembly side
(3) (in arrow direction in figure).
4) Remove lower shaft assembly lower joint bolt (2) and then
remove lower shaft assembly (1).
5) Remove shaft joint bolt (lower shaft assembly side) from
shaft joint (3) and then remove shaft joint (3) from lower shaft
assembly (1).
1, (a) 2
CAUTION:
Never turn steering wheel while steering lower shaft
assembly is removed.
Should it have been turned and contact coil (on combina-
tion switch) have got out of its centered position, it needs
to be centered again. Also, turning steering wheel more
than about two and a half turns will break contact coil.

3C1-10 AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
INSTALLATION
1) Be sure that front wheels and steering wheel are in straight
ahead position.
2) Align flat part “A” of lower shaft assembly (1) with bolt hole
“B” of shaft joint as shown in the figure. Then insert shaft
joint (1) into lower shaft assembly (2).
3) Install shaft joint bolt (lower shaft assembly side) to shaft
joint (2). Then tighten it by hand.
4) Insert pinion shaft into lower shaft assembly lower joint (2)
with slit (1) of lower joint, marks (4) on pinion shaft (5) and
gear case (6) aligned.
And then install lower shaft assembly lower joint bolt (3) to
lower shaft assembly lower joint (2). Tighten it to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Lower shaft assembly lower joint bolt (a) :
25 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
5) Install steering shaft joint (2) to steering upper shaft (1).
6) Install shaft joint bolt (upper shaft assembly side) (2) to shaft
joint (1). Tighten shaft joint bolt (upper shaft assembly side)
(2) to specified torque first and then shaft joint bolt (lower
shaft assembly side) (3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Steering shaft joint bolt (b) : 25 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Be sue that front wheels and steering wheel are in
straight-ahead position.

FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-1
3D
SECTION 3D
FRONT SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
On-Vehicle Service......................................... 3D-1
Suspension Control Arm/Bushings .............. 3D-1Tightening Torque Specification .................. 3D-2

On-Vehicle Service
Suspension Control Arm/Bushings
INSTALLATION
For the details, refer to the same item of the same section in the
Service Manual mentioned in the FOREWORD of this manual
noting following point.
Install control arm to chassis.
Tighten suspension arm nuts to specified torque after lower-
ing hoist and vehicle in non-loaded condition.
Tightening torque
Front suspension arm nut (a) :
85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
Front suspension arm nut (b) :
100 N·m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft) CAUTION:
All front suspension fasteners are an important attaching part in that it could affect the performance
of vital parts and systems, and/or could result in major repair expense. They must be replaced with
one of the same part number or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not
use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as speci-
fied during reassembly to assure proper retention of this part.
Never attempt to heat, quench or straighten any front suspension part. Replace it with a new part or
damage to the part may result.
NOTE:
For the descriptions (items) not found in this section, refer to the same section of the Service Manual
mentioned in the FOREWORD of this manual.
NOTE:
Don’t reuse front suspension arm nut (b).
(b)

3D-2 FRONT SUSPENSION
Tightening Torque Specification

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT/SHAFT BEARING, OIL SEAL 4A2-1
4A2
SECTION 4A2
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT/SHAFT BEARING,
OIL SEAL
CONTENTS
On-Vehicle Service....................................... 4A2-2
Drive Shaft ................................................. 4A2-2Required Service Material ........................... 4A2-4

NOTE:
For the descriptions (items) not found in this section, refer to the same section of the Service Manual
mentioned in the FOREWORD of this manual.

4A2-2 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT/SHAFT BEARING, OIL SEAL
On-Vehicle Service
Drive Shaft
ASSEMBLY
1) Fully apply joint grease to wheel side joint.
Use joint grease in the tube included in spare part.
“A” : Joint Grease (about 85- 95 g (3.0 - 3.4 oz) (Yellow))
2) Fit wheel side boot (1) on shaft.
Fill up inside of boot (1) with joint grease.
Before fixing boot band (2), insert screwdriver into boot (1)
on joint side and allow air to enter boot so that air pressure in
boot (1) becomes the same as atmospheric pressure.
3) Fixing boot band (2).
4) Install boot (1) onto drive shaft till its small diameter side fits
to shaft groove and fix there with boot band (2).
5) Install cage (1) to shaft.CAUTION:
To prevent any problem caused by washing solution,
do not wash joint boots. Degreasing of those parts
with cloth is allowed.
Bend each boot band against forward rotation.
Do not squeeze or distort boot when fastening it with
bands.
Distorted boot caused by squeezing air may reduce its
durability.
[A] : Wheel side
CAUTION:
Install cage (1) directing smaller outside diameter side to
shaft end.

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT/SHAFT BEARING, OIL SEAL 4A2-3
6) Install circlip (1) by using snap ring plier.
7) Apply grease to entire surface of cage.
Use joint grease in tube included in spare part.
8) Insert cage into outer race and fit circlip (1) into groove of
outer race.
9) Apply grease in tube included in spare part to inside of outer
race, and fit boot to outer race.
Fill up inside of boot with joint grease.
“A” : Joint Grease
(about 90 - 100 g (3.2 - 3.5 oz) (Black))
10) Fitting boot to outer race, adjust so that measurements “b”
and “c” become as shown in the figure.
Differential side (RH) boot installation position
(Length “b”) : 196.8 - 206.8 mm (7.75 - 8.14 in.)
Differential side (LH) boot installation position
(Length “c”) : 127.5 - 137.5 mm (5.02 - 5.41 in.)
11) Before fixing boot band, insert screwdriver into boot on joint
side and allow air to enter boot so that air pressure in boot
becomes the same as atmospheric pressure.
12) Clamp boot band. Check boots for distortion or dent.
CAUTION:
Position opening of circlip “a” so that it will not be lined
up with a ball.
[A] : Differential side (RH)
[B] : Differential side (LH)

4A2-4 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT/SHAFT BEARING, OIL SEAL
Required Service Material
MaterialRecommended SUZUKI product
(Part Number)Use
Lithium grease SUZUKI SUPER GREASE A
(99000-25010)Drive shaft oil seal
Wheel spindle part of differential
side drive shaft (RH)
Sealant SEALING COMPOUND 366E
(99000-31090)Axle shaft drive flange

PROPELLER SHAFTS 4B-1
4B
SECTION 4B
PROPELLER SHAFTS
CONTENTS
General Description ....................................... 4B-1
On-Vehicle Service......................................... 4B-2
Propeller Shaft ............................................. 4B-2Tightening Torque Specification .................. 4B-2
Required Service Material ............................. 4B-2

General Description
Two universal non-constant velocity joints which are called cardan joints are provided on front propeller shaft
and one universal non-constant velocity joint, two universal constant velocity joints and a rubber mounting cen-
ter support are provided on rear propeller shaft. On the front end of rear propeller shaft, cardan joint same as
that of front propeller shaft is provided. On the rear end of rear propeller shaft, ball fixed type constant velocity
joint (BJ) is provided. On the middle of rear propeller shaft, double offset type constant velocity joint (DOJ) is
provided just behind the center support.
Most universal joints require no maintenance. They are lubricated for life and can not be lubricated on the vehi-
cle. If a universal joint becomes noisy or worn, it must be replaced.
The propeller shaft is a balanced unit. Handle it carefully so that balance can be maintained.NOTE:
For the descriptions (items) not found in this section, refer to the same section of the Service Manual
mentioned in the FOREWORD of this manual.
1. Front propeller shaft
2. Rear propeller shaft