Oil SUZUKI SX4 2006 1.G Service Workshop Manual

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Installation
1) Install spring upper seat (1) to vehicle body and
lower seat (2) to rear axle.
CAUTION!
For proper installing direction of spring
upper seat (1) and spring lower seat (2), refer
to the figure.

2) Install coil spring (3) on spring lower seat (2) of rear
axle and place coil spring end (4) onto spring lower
seat (2) as shown in figure.
3) Jack up rear axle and then install shock absorbers
(1) lower end to rear axle.
Install washers and tighten shock absorber lower
nuts (2) temporarily at this step.4) Remove floor jacks from rear axle.
5) Remount rear differential (4WD model) referring to
“Rear Differential Dismounting and Remounting in
Section 3B”.
6) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
7) Lower hoist and bounce vehicle up and down
several times to stabilize suspension.
8) Tighten absorber lower nuts and rear axle bolts to
specified torque.
NOTE
When tightening these nuts and bolts, be
sure that vehicle is not on hoist and in
unloaded condition.

Tightening torque
Rear shock absorber lower nut: 90 N·m (9.0 kgf-
m, 65.0 lb-ft)
Rear axle bolt: 73 N·m (7.3 kgf-m, 53.0 lb-ft)
9) Install rear fender lining.
Spring Upper Seat / Spring Lower Seat
Inspection
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Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.
Replace any defective part.[A]: Left side F: Vehicle forward
[B]: Right side “a”: 10 mm max
U: Up ward
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Rear Axle Removal and InstallationS6RW0D2306007
CAUTION!
Do not drop brake fluid onto painted surface.
Painted surfaces will be damaged.

Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove exhaust center pipe and
muffler.
2) Disconnect rear height sensor link (if equipped) from
rear axle referring to “Height Sensor Removal and
Installation (If Equipped) in Section 9B”.
3) Remove rear wheel, rear brake drum and rear wheel
hub referring to “Removal” under “Rear Wheel Hub
Assembly Removal and Installation”.
4) Disconnect brake pipe (1) from brake flexible hoses
(2) and remove E-rings (3).
5) Remove coil springs referring to “Rear Coil Spring
Removal and Installation”.
6) Disconnect wheel speed sensor clamp (1) and
parking brake cable nuts (2) from rear axle.
7) While supporting rear axle at both ends, remove rear
axle bolts and then remove rear axle from chassis by
lowering floor jack gradually.
8) Remove brake pipes from rear axle, if necessary.Installation
CAUTION!
Never reuse rear axle bolts and rear wheel
hub mounting bolts.

1) Install brake pipes to rear axle, if removed.
2) Using floor jacks, install rear axle and new rear axle
bolts (1) and tighten bolts temporarily.
3) Install coil spring referring to “Rear Coil Spring
Removal and Installation”.
4) Install rear wheel hub and wheel speed sensor
referring to “Installation” under “Rear Wheel Hub
Assembly Removal and Installation”.
5) Connect brake flexible hoses (1) to bracket on rear
axle with E-ring (2) and tighten brake pipe flare nuts
(3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nut (a): 16 N·m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.5
lb-ft)
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6) Connect rear height sensor link (if equipped) to rear
axle referring to “Height Sensor Removal and
Installation (If Equipped) in Section 9B”.
7) Install exhaust center pipe and muffler.
8) After installing removed parts, bleed air from brake
system referring to “Air Bleeding of Brake System in
Section 4A”. And then adjust parking brake cable
referring to “Parking Brake Inspection and
Adjustment in Section 4D”.
9) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
10) Lower hoist and bounce vehicle up and down
several times to stabilize suspension.
11) Tightening shock absorber lower nuts and rear axle
bolts to specified torque.
NOTE
When tightening these nuts and bolts, be
sure that vehicle is not on hoist and in
unloaded condition.

Tightening torque
Rear shock absorber lower nut: 90 N·m (9.0 kgf-
m, 65.0 lb-ft)
Rear axle bolt: 73 N·m (7.3 kgf-m, 53.0 lb-ft)
12) Perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake).
13) Check each installed parts for brake fluid leakage.
Rear Axle and Coil Spring InspectionS6RW0D2306009
• Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.
• Inspect bushing for damage, wear or breakage.
Replace any defective part.
Rear Axle Bush InspectionS6RW0D2306010
Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage. If necessary,
replace rear axle assembly.
Rear Wheel Disc, Bolt and Bearing InspectionS6RW0D2306011
• Check tightness of wheel nuts and, if necessary,
retighten to specified torque.
• Check wheel disc deformation, damage, crack and
etc.
Replace defective disc with new one.
• Check installation face inside of wheel disc for rust.
As rust affects adversely, remove it thoroughly.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
• Check wear of wheel bearings. When measuring
thrust play, apply a dial gauge to axle shaft center.
When the thrust play exceeds limit, replace bearing.
Rear wheel bearing thrust play
Limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
• Check noise and smooth rotation of wheel by rotating
wheel. If it is defective, replace bearing.
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Section 3
CONTENTS
Driveline / Axle
Precautions ................................................. 3-1
Precautions............................................................. 3-1
Precautions on Driveline / Axle ............................. 3-1
Drive Shaft / Axle ..................................... 3A-1
Front ......................................................................... 3A-1
General Description ............................................. 3A-1
Front Drive Shaft Construction ............................ 3A-1
Component Location ........................................... 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-2
Front Drive Shaft Components ........................... 3A-2
Front Drive Shaft Assembly On-Vehicle
Inspection.......................................................... 3A-3
Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation ......................................................... 3A-3
Front Drive Shaft Disassembly and
Reassembly ...................................................... 3A-4
Center Shaft and Center Bearing Support
Disassembly and Reassembly (If Equipped) .. 3A-12
Specifications..................................................... 3A-13
Tightening Torque Specifications ...................... 3A-13
Special Tools and Equipment ........................... 3A-14
Recommended Service Material ....................... 3A-14
Special Tool ...................................................... 3A-14
Rear ........................................................................ 3A-15
General Description ........................................... 3A-15
Rear Drive Shaft Construction .......................... 3A-15
Repair Instructions ............................................ 3A-15
Rear Drive Shaft Components .......................... 3A-15
Rear Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation ....................................................... 3A-16
Rear Drive Shaft Disassembly and
Reassembly .................................................... 3A-16
Specifications..................................................... 3A-18
Tightening Torque Specifications ...................... 3A-18
Special Tools and Equipment ........................... 3A-18
Recommended Service Material ....................... 3A-18
Special Tool ...................................................... 3A-18
Differential ................................................ 3B-1
Precautions...........................................................3B-1
Precaution for Rear Differential Oil Leakage....... 3B-1
Precautions in Diagnosing Trouble ..................... 3B-1
General Description .............................................3B-2
Rear Differential Description ............................... 3B-2
Coupling Description ........................................... 3B-2
4WD Control System Components ..................... 3B-3
4WD Control System Description........................ 3B-4
Function of 4WD Control System Component .... 3B-4
4WD Control System Wiring Circuit Diagram...... 3B-5
Terminal Arrangement of 4WD Control
Module .............................................................. 3B-5
Input / Output Signal Table of 4WD Control
Module .............................................................. 3B-6
On-Board Diagnostic System Description ........... 3B-6
CAN Communication System Description........... 3B-7
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ............3B-8
4WD Control System Check ............................... 3B-8
4WD Position Indicator Operation Check.......... 3B-10
4WD Control System Operation Inspection ...... 3B-10
Visual Inspection ............................................... 3B-11
DTC Check........................................................ 3B-11
DTC Clearance ................................................. 3B-11
DTC Table ......................................................... 3B-12
Fail-Safe Table .................................................. 3B-12
Scan Tool Data ................................................. 3B-13
Rear Differential Symptom Diagnosis ............... 3B-14
4WD Control Symptom Diagnosis..................... 3B-14
4WD Position Indicator Does Not Come ON at
Ignition Switch ON but Engine Stops .............. 3B-15
4WD Position Indicator Remains ON Steady
at Ignition Switch ON....................................... 3B-16
DTC C1240: 4WD Control Module Power
Supply Circuit Malfunction............................... 3B-17
DTC C1243: Internal Circuit Malfunction of
4WD Control Module ....................................... 3B-18
DTC C1250: Coupling Air Temperature
Sensor Circuit Open ........................................ 3B-19
DTC C1251: Coupling Air Temperature
Sensor Circuit Short ........................................ 3B-21
DTC C1252: Coupling Assembly Circuit Open .. 3B-22
DTC C1253: Coupling Assembly Circuit Short .. 3B-24
DTC C1254: 2WD/4WD Switch Malfunction ..... 3B-25
DTC U0073: Control Module Communication
Bus Off ............................................................ 3B-27

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DTC U0100: Lost Communication with ECM .... 3B-27
DTC U0121: Lost Communication with ABS /
ESP® Control Module..................................... 3B-27
DTC U0155: Lost Communication with
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control
Module ............................................................ 3B-27
Inspection of 4WD Control Module and Its
Circuits ............................................................ 3B-27
Repair Instructions ............................................3B-30
Rear Differential Oil Level Check ...................... 3B-30
Rear Differential Oil Change ............................. 3B-30
2WD/4WD Switch Removal and Installation ..... 3B-31
2WD/4WD Switch Inspection ............................ 3B-31
4WD Control Module Removal and
Installation ....................................................... 3B-31
Coupling Air Temperature Sensor Removal
and Installation ................................................ 3B-31
Coupling Air Temperature Sensor Inspection ... 3B-32
Coupling Assembly Inspection .......................... 3B-32
Rear Differential Mountings Components ......... 3B-33
Front Mounting Arm and/or Rear Mounting
Bracket Assembly Removal and Installation ... 3B-34
Rear Mounting Bracket Assembly
Disassembly and Reassembly ........................ 3B-34
Rear Differential Dismounting and
Remounting ..................................................... 3B-34
Rear Differential Components ........................... 3B-35
Rear Differential Disassembly and
Reassembly .................................................... 3B-36
Rear Differential Inspection ............................... 3B-47
Specifications .....................................................3B-48
Tightening Torque Specifications ...................... 3B-48
Special Tools and Equipment ...........................3B-48
Recommended Service Material ....................... 3B-48
Special Tool ...................................................... 3B-49
Transfer .................................................... 3C-1
General Description ............................................. 3C-1
Transfer Description ............................................ 3C-1Diagnostic Information and Procedures ............3C-1
Transfer Symptom Diagnosis..............................3C-1
Repair Instructions ..............................................3C-2
Transfer Oil Level Check.....................................3C-2
Transfer Oil Change ............................................3C-2
Transfer Dismounting and Remounting ..............3C-3
Transfer Assembly Components .........................3C-4
Transfer Assembly Disassembly and
Reassembly ......................................................3C-5
Reduction Drive Gear Assembly Disassembly
and Reassembly ...............................................3C-7
Reduction Driven Gear Assembly
Disassembly and Reassembly ..........................3C-8
Transfer Right Case and Left Case
Disassembly and Reassembly ..........................3C-9
Transfer Output Retainer Assembly
Disassembly and Reassembly ........................3C-10
Transfer Assembly Inspection ...........................3C-14
Bevel Gear Tooth Contact Inspection ...............3C-14
Specifications .....................................................3C-16
Tightening Torque Specifications ......................3C-16
Special Tools and Equipment ...........................3C-17
Recommended Service Material .......................3C-17
Special Tool ......................................................3C-17
Propeller Shafts ....................................... 3D-1
Precautions ...........................................................3D-1
Propeller Shaft Caution .......................................3D-1
General Description .............................................3D-1
Propeller Shaft Construction ...............................3D-1
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ............3D-1
Propeller Shaft Symptom Diagnosis ...................3D-1
Repair Instructions ..............................................3D-2
Propeller Shaft Joint Check.................................3D-2
Propeller Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation .........................................................3D-2
Propeller Shaft Inspection ...................................3D-2
Specifications .......................................................3D-3
Tightening Torque Specifications ........................3D-3

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Driveline / Axle
Precautions
Precautions
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Precaution for Rear Differential Oil Leakage
Refer to “Precaution for Rear Differential Oil Leakage in Section 3B”.
Precaution in Diagnosing Trouble
Refer to “Precautions in Diagnosing Trouble in Section 3B”.
Precaution on CAN Troubleshooting
Refer to “Precaution on CAN Troubleshooting in Section 1A”.

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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.

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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 front wheel.
2) Undo caulking and remove drive shaft nut (1) with
brake pedal depressed.
3) Drain transaxle oil and transfer oil (4WD model).
4) Disconnect tie-rod end (1) from steering knuckle (2)
using puller (3).5) Remove brake hose mounting bolt (1) and brake
hose (2) from bracket and then detach wheel speed
sensor harness (3) from strut bracket.
6) Remove suspension control arm ball joint bolt (4)
from knuckle.
7) Disconnect front suspension control arm ball joint
stud from steering knuckle.
8) Using tire lever (1) or plastic hammer (3), pull out
drive shaft joint (2) so as to release snap ring fitting
of joint spline at differential side, at center shaft or at
transfer side.
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[A]: Left side shaft
[B]: Right side shaft of 2WD vehicle
[C]: Right side shaft of 4WD vehicle
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9) Remove drive shaft assembly.
10) Remove center bearing support bolts (3) and remove
center bearing support (2) with center shaft (1) from
differential side gear, if equipped.
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 assembly 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 specified referring to “Manual
Transaxle Oil Change in Section 5B” or “A/T Fluid
Change in Section 5A” and “Transfer Oil Change in
Section 3C” (4WD model).
• Check toe setting referring to “Front Wheel Alignment
Inspection and Adjustment in Section 2B” and adjust
as required.
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Disassembly
For DOJ type
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 [A]:
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 [B]:
Draw hooks of boot big band together and remove
band.3
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15) Fasten differential side (or center shaft side) boot big
band (1) and small band (5) by drawing hooks (2)
with special tool and engage hooks (3) in slot and
window (4).
Special tool
(A): 09943–57021Center Shaft and Center Bearing Support
Disassembly and Reassembly (If Equipped)
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Disassembly
1) Using hydraulic press (1), draw out center shaft (2)
from center bearing.
2) Remove oil seals from center bearing support (3).
3) Remove bearing support circlip (1) using snap ring
pliers (2).
4) Remove center bearing from center bearing support.
Reassembly
Install center shaft by reversing removal procedure and
noting the following points.
• When installing bearing support circlip (1), make sure
that if fits in circlip groove in center bearing support (2)
securely as shown.
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