Oil SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2000 2.G Service Workshop Manual

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7E-16 DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)
(a)
(a)
(a)
1. Drive shaft joint R
2. Differential housing3. Transmission jack
4. Screw driver
8) Using 2 large screwdrivers as levers, pull out right side drive
shaft joint from differential and dismount housing assembly from
vehicle.
CAUTION:
During above work, use care not to cause damage to
drive shaft boot.
REMOUNTING
For remounting, reverse dismounting procedure and use following
tightening torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
After tightening all fasteners properly, fill hypoid gear oil as speci-
fied and check tightening of plugs with specification.

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DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 7E-17
09951-16080
Bearing installer09951-26010
Bush remover plate09918-18110
Air pressure regulator
09367-04002
3-way joint
UNIT REPAIR
Refer to the same section of UNIT REPAIR MANUAL mentioned in FOREWORD of this manual.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
FasteningportionTightening torqueFastening ortionN.mKg-mlb-ft
Differential oil filler / level plug232.317.0
Differential oil drain plug232.317.0
Differential mounting front bolts858.561.5
Differential mounting bracket bolts505.036.5
Front drive shaft flange bolts505.036.5
Propeller shaft flange bolts505.036.5
Pump assembly bolts131.39.5
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL
MATERIALRECOMMENDED
SUZUKI PRODUCTUSE
SealantSUZUKI BOND NO. 1215
(99000-31110)Front differential drain plug
SPECIAL TOOLS

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7F
DIFFERENTIAL (REAR) 7F-1
The differential assembly is decisive in that the drive
power is concentrated there. Therefore, use of genu-
ine parts and specified torque is compulsory. Further,
because of sliding tooth meshing with high pressure
between bevel pinion and gear, it is mandatory to lu-
bricate them by hypoid gear oil.
SECTION 7F
DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION7F-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS7F-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE7F-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Service7F-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dismounting7F-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remounting7F-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNIT REPAIR7F-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS7F-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS7F-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The differential assembly using a hypoid bevel pinion
and gear is installed to the rear axle. It is set in the con-
ventional type axle housing.
The reduction ratio and differential case vary depend-
ing on transmission or engine type.

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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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Terminal
Wire ColorSwitch Position
Terminal
Switch Position
Wire Color
HEAD
OFFHI
PASS SMALL
8B-6 LIGHTING SYSTEM
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT SWITCH (IN COMBINATION SWITCH)
INSPECTION
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Disconnect combination switch lead wire coupler.
3) Check for continuity between terminals at each switch position
shown below. If check result is not as specified, replace switch.
Lighting Switch
ELTH
WGR
OFF
SMALL
HEAD
Dimmer & Passing Switch
EDHLHUHF
W/BR/WRR/B
Passing (PASS)
Low Beam
High Beam (HI)
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
For vehicle without air bag system, refer to Section 3C COMBINA-
TION SWITCH, and for vehicle with air bag system, refer to Section
3C1 CONTACT COIL AND COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY.
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Remove front grille.
3) Disconnect harness and couplers from headlight assembly.
4) Remove three bolts and pull headlight assembly off vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure for installation.
Make sure to follow HEADLIGHT AIMING WITH SCREEN and aim
headlight after installation.

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1. Meter cluster
2. Hazard switch
Terminal
Wire ColorSwitch Position
LH steering vehicle shown
LIGHTING SYSTEM 8B-9
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH (IN COMBINATION SWITCH)
INSPECTION
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Disconnect combination switch lead wire coupler.
3) Check for continuity between terminals at each switch position
shown below. If check result is not as specified, replace switch.
TLTBTR
G/RGG/Y
L
N
R
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Refer to Section 3C COMBINATION SWITCH for vehicle without air
bag system and Section 3C1 CONTACT COIL AND COMBINA-
TION SWITCH ASSEMBLY for vehicle with air bag system.
HAZARD SWITCH
REMOVAL
1) Remove meter cluster.
2) Pull hazard switch out of instrument panel.
3) Disconnect coupler from hazard switch.
4) Remove hazard switch.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure.
INSPECTION
Check for continuity between terminals at each switch position
shown below. If check result is not as specified, replace siwtch.