Drive shaft SUZUKI SWIFT 2006 2.G Service Owner's Guide

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Front Wheel Hub, Disc, Nut and Bearing CheckS7RS0B2206008
• 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 wheel nuts for tightness and, as necessary, retighten them to specification.
• Check wheel bolt press-fitted into wheel hub for wear, damage, poor thread condition, and looseness.
Replace defective bolt with a new one.
When bolt installation is found loose, replace both bolt
and wheel hub with new ones.
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
“a”: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
• Check wheel bearing noise and smooth wheel rotation by rotating wheel in figure.
If defective, replace bearing.
Suspension Control Arm / Bushing Removal
and Installation
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CAUTION!
When removing and installing steering
knuckle assembly, be ca reful not to damage
dust boots of suspension control arm joint
by drive shaft dust cover and brake dust
cover.

Removal
1) Remove suspension contro l arm ball joint bolt (1)
and nut (2).
2) Remove suspension control arm bolts (1).
3) Remove suspension control arm (2).
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Specifications
Tightening Torque SpecificationsS7RS0B2207001
NOTE
The specified tightening torque is also described in the following.
“Front Suspension Construction”
“Front Strut Assembly Components”
“Front Wheel Hub and Steering Knuckle Components”
“Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushings Components”

Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “Fasteners Information in Section 0A”.
Fastening part
Tightening torque
Note
N ⋅mkgf-mlb-ft
Tie-rod end lock nut 454.5 32.5 )
Strut bracket nut 909.0 65.5 ) / )
Brake hose mounting bolt 252.5 18.0 )
Stabilizer joint nut 505.0 36.5 ) / )
Strut nut 505.0 36.5 )
Wheel nut 858.5 61.5 ) / ) / )
Strut support lower nut 505.0 36.5 )
Suspension control arm ball joint nut 606.0 43.5 ) / )
Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt 111.1 8.0 )
Caliper carrier bolt 858.5 61.5 )
Drive shaft nut 200 20.0 145.0)
Suspension control arm front bolt 959.5 68.0 )
Suspension control arm rear bolt 959.5 68.0 )
Stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolt 232.3 17.0 )
Steering gear case mounting No.1 bolt 555.5 40.0 )
Steering gear case mounting No.2 bolt 555.5 40.0 )
Front suspension frame mounting bolt 150 15.0 108.5)
Engine rear mounting bolt 555.5 40.0 )
Steering shaft joint bolt 252.5 18.5 )
Wheel bolt 858.5 61.5 )

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Section 3
CONTENTS
Driveline / Axle
Precautions ................................................. 3-1
Precautions............................................................. 3-1
Precautions for Driveline / Axle ............................. 3-1
Drive Shaft / Axle .......... ........................... 3A-1
General Description ............................................. 3A-1
Front Drive Shaft Construction ............................ 3A-1
Component Locatio n ........................................... 3A-1
Front Drive Shaft Assembly Components Location ............................................................ 3A-1
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ............ 3A-2 Front Drive Shaft Symptom Diagnosis ................ 3A-2
Repair Instructions .............................................. 3A-3 Front Drive Shaft Components ........................... 3A-3 Front Drive Shaft Assembly On-Vehicle
Inspection .......................................................... 3A-4
Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation ......................................................... 3A-4
Front Drive Shaft Disassembly and Reassembly ...................................................... 3A-6
Center Shaft and Center Bearing Support Disassembly and Reassembly ........................ 3A-14
Specifications .................... .................................3A-15
Tightening Torque Specifications ...................... 3A-15
Special Tools and Equipmen t ...........................3A-15
Recommended Service Material ....................... 3A-15
Special Tool ...................................................... 3A-15

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Driveline / Axle
Drive Shaft / Axle
General Description
Front Drive Shaft ConstructionS7RS0B3101001
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 LocationS7RS0B3103001
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1. To transaxle 8. Ball stud washer : 45 N⋅m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
2. Drive shaft assembly 9. Tie-rod end nut : 60 N⋅m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
3. Tie-rod end 10. Ball stud bolt : 200 N⋅m (20.0 kgf-m, 145.0 lb-ft)
4. Center bearing support 11. Drive shaft nut
: After tightening nut, caulk nut securely. : 85 N
⋅m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
5. Center shaft 12. Wheel nut : Do not reuse.
6. Center bearing support bolts 13. Drive shaft washer
7. Ball stud nut : 55 N⋅m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)

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Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Front Drive Shaft Symptom DiagnosisS7RS0B3104001
ConditionPossible cause Correction / Reference Item
Abnormal noise Worn or breakage of the drive shaft joint Replace.
Worn or breakage of the center bearing Replace.

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Repair Instructions
Front Drive Shaft ComponentsS7RS0B3106001
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Front Drive Shaft Assembly On-Vehicle
Inspection
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• Check boots for breakage or deterioration.
• Check wheel side joint for rattle or smooth rotation.
• Check differential side (or center shaft side) joint for smooth rotation.
If any abnormality is found, replace.
Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation
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Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Undo caulking (1) and remove drive shaft nut (2). 3) Drain transaxle oil.
4) Disconnect tie-rod end (1) from steering knuckle (2)
using puller (3).
5) Remove stabilizer join t referring to “Front
Suspension Frame, Stabiliz er Bar and/or Bushings
Removal and Installati on in Section 2B”.
6) Remove brake hose mounting bolt (1) and break hose (2) from bracket and then detach wheel speed
sensor harness (3) from strut bracket.
7) Remove suspension contro l arm ball joint bolt (4).
[A]: Right side drive shaft assembly (M/T model) 8. Wheel side joint (Constant velocity ball joint)
: Apply black grease included in spare part to joint.
[B]: Left side drive shaft assembly (M/T model) 9. Center shaft side joint (Constant velocity tripod joint)
: Apply dark gray grease included in spare part to joint.
[C]: Right side drive shaft assembly (A/T model) 10. Oil seal
: Apply grease 99000-25011 to oil seal lip.
[D]: Left side drive shaft assembly (A/T model) 11. Center bearing support circlip
[E]: Center shaft assembly (A/T model) 12. Center bearing support
[F]: Center shaft assembly (M/T model) 13. Center bearing
1. Circlip 14. Center shaft
2. Differential side joint (Constant velocity tripod joint) : Apply dark gray grease included in spare part to joint. 15. Cage
3. Snap ring 16. Tripod joint spider
: Never disassemble.
4. Boot band (Large) 17. O-ring
: Apply grease 99000-25011 to all round of O-ring.
5. Boot (Differential or center shaft side) 18. Differential side joint (Constant velocity tripod joint)
: Apply dark gray grease included in spare part to joint.
6. Boot band (Small) 19. Center shaft side joint (Constant velocity tripod joint)
: Apply dark gray grease included is spare part to joint.
7. Boot (Wheel side) : Do not reuse.
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8) Disconnect front suspension control arm ball joint
stud from steering knuckle.
9) Pull out drive shaft joint as follows. • For differential sideUsing tire lever (1), pull out drive shaft joint (2) so
as to release snap ring fitting of joint spline at
differential side.
• For center shaft side Using plastic hammer (3), drive out drive shaft
joint (2) so as to release snap ring fitting of joint
spline at center shaft.
10) Remove drive shaft assembly. 11) Remove center bearing support bolts (3) and remove center bearing support (2) with center shaft (1) from
differential side gear. Installation
CAUTION!
• Be careful not to damage oil seals and
boots when installing drive shaft.
• Do not hit joint boot with hammer. Inserting joint only by hands is allowed.
• Make sure that differential side joint is inserted fully and its snap ring is seated as
it was.

Install drive shaft assemb ly by reversing removal
procedure and noting the following points.
• Tighten each bolt and nut to the specified torque referring to “Front Drive Shaft Assembly Components
Location”.
• Tighten brake hose mounting bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake hose mounting bolt: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m,
18.0 lb-ft)
• Fill transaxle with oil as sp ecified referring to “A/T
Fluid Change in Section 5A” or “Manual Transaxle Oil
Change in Section 5B”.
• Check toe setting referring to “Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment in Section 2B” and adjust
as required.
[A]: Differential side
[B]: Center shaft side
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Front Drive Shaft Disassembly and ReassemblyS7RS0B3106004
Disassembly
Tripod joint
CAUTION!
• Disassembly of wheel side joint is not allowed. If any noise or damage exists in it,
replace it as assembly.
• Do not disassemble tripod joint spider. If any malcondition is found in it, replace it
as differential side joint assembly.

1) Remove differential side (or center shaft side) boot
big band (1) as follows.
• For boot big band without joint:Remove boot big band by tapping boot and band
with plastic hammer. If it is hard to remove boot
big band, cut it using a nipper or an iron saw with
care not to damage joint housing.
• For boot big band with joint: Draw hooks of boot big band together and remove
band. 2) Wipe off grease from shaft and take off snap ring (1)
using snap ring pliers (2).
3) Remove tripod joint spid er (1) using 3 arms puller
(2).
CAUTION!
To prevent any problem caused by washing
solution, do not wash tripod joint except its
housing. Degreasing of tr ipod joint with cloth
is allowed.

4) Remove boot band as follows.
a) Remove differential side (or center shaft side) boot small band, and then pull out differential
side (or center shaft side) boot from shaft.
b) Remove damper band, and then pull out damper through shaft, if equipped.
c) Undo caulking (5) of wheel side boot big band (1) and small band (3) using flat end rod (2) or the
like, then pull out wheel side boot (4) from shaft.
[A]: For boot big band without joint
[B]: For boot big band with joint
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DOJ
CAUTION!
Disassembly of wheel side joint is not
allowed. If any noise or damage exists in it,
replace it as assembly.

1) Remove differential side (or center shaft side) boot big band (1) as follows.
• For boot big band without joint:Remove boot big band by tapping boot and band
with plastic hammer. If it is hard to remove boot
big band, cut it using a nipper or an iron saw with
care not to damage joint housing.
• For boot big band with joint: Draw hooks of boot big band together and remove
band.
2) Remove differential side (or center shaft side) boot small band (1) using flat end rod (2) or the like.
3) Side boot (1) toward the center of shaft and remove snap ring (2) from outer race, and then take shaft out
of outer race (3). 4) Wipe off grease and remove circlip (1) used to fix
cage (2) by using snap ring pliers (3).
5) Draw away cage (1) by using bearing puller (2), and remove boot (3) from shaft.
6) Pull out differential side (or center shaft side) boot from shaft.
7) Undo caulking (5) of wheel side boot big band (1) and small band (3) using flat end rod (2) or the like,
then pull out wheel side boot (4) from shaft.
[A]: For boot big band without joint
[B]: For boot big band with joint
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