Suzuki Grand Vitara JB416 / JB420 / JB419. Service manual - part 231

3A-4 Drive Shaft / Axle: Front

2) Wipe off grease from shaft and take off snap ring (1) 

using snap ring plier (2).

3) Remove tripod joint spider (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 tripod joint with cloth 
is allowed.

 

4) Remove differential side boot small band, and then 

pull out differential side boot from shaft.

Assembly
Judging from abnormality noted before disassembly and 
what is found through visual check of component parts 
after disassembly, prepare replacing parts and proceed 
to reassembly.
Make sure that tripod joint housing is washed thoroughly 
and air dried.
Replace boot with new one.

CAUTION

!

 

• Do not wash boots in degreaser such as 

gasoline or kerosene. etc. Washing in 
degreaser causes deterioration of boot.

• To ensure full performance of joint as 

designed, apply grease of specified 
volume and color to joint.

 

1) Wash disassembled parts (except boots). After 

washing, dry parts completely by blowing air.

2) Clean boots with cloth.
3) Set new differential side small band and new 

differential side boot (1) on shaft temporarily, and 
then apply grease to tripod joint (2). Use specified 
grease in tube included in spare parts.

4) Install tripod joint spider (3) on shaft using special 

tool with hammer, directing its chamfered spline 
toward wheel side, and then fasten it with new snap 
ring (4) using snap ring plier (5).

Special tool
(A):  09913–80113

I5JB0A311008-01

I3RH0A311004-01

I5JB0A311009-01

Drive Shaft / Axle: Front 3A-5

5) Apply grease (including in spare parts) to inside of 

tripod joint housing (1), joint it with tripod joint.

Grease color
“A”: Yellow

Amount
“A”: 127 – 137 g (4.5 – 4.8 oz) (right side)
“A”: 170 – 180 g (6.0 – 6.3 oz) (left side)

6) Fit boot to grooves of shaft and housing.
7) Insert screw driver into boot and allow air to enter 

boot so that air pressure in boot becomes the same 
as atmospheric pressure.

CAUTION

!

 

• 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.

 

8) Place differential side boot new big band (3) and new 

small band (4) onto boot putting band outer end (1) 
against forward rotation (2) as shown in figure.

9) Fasten differential side boot big band.

• For differential side boot big band

Fasten band (1) by drawing hooks (2) with special 
tool and engage hooks (3) in slot and window (4).

Special tool
(A):  09943–57010

• For differential side boot small band

Fasten band (5) securely using special tool.

NOTE
Fasten boot small band securely until 
complete contact “a” is obtained.

 

Special tool
(A):  09943–57010

I4RS0B310003-01

I5JB0A311006-01

(A)

1

4

2

3

(B)

5

“a”

I5JB0A311007-03

3A-6 Drive Shaft / Axle: Front

Specifications

Tightening Torque Specifications

S6JB0A3117001

NOTE
The specified tightening torque is also described in the following.
“Front Drive Shaft Components: Front”

 

Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “Fastener Information in Section 0A”.

Special Tools and Equipment

Recommended Service Material

S6JB0A3118001

NOTE
Required service material is also described in the following.
“Front Drive Shaft Components: Front”

 

Special Tool

S6JB0A3118002

09913–80113

09943–57010

Bearing installer

Band compressor

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Drive Shaft / Axle: Rear 3A-7

Rear

General Description

Rear Drive Shaft Construction

S6JB0A3121001

Refer to “Front Drive Shaft Construction: Front”.

Repair Instructions

Rear Drive Shaft Components

S6JB0A3126001

I6JB01312001-02

[A]: 4WD model with A/T

4. Boot (Differential side)

9. Rear drive shaft flange nut

[B]: Other models

5. Boot band (Small)

: 220 N

⋅m (22.0 kgf-m, 159.5 lb-ft)

1. Differential side joint (Constant velocity tripod joint)

: Apply yellow grease included in spare part to joint.

6. Wheel side joint (Constant velocity ball joint)

: Never disassemble.

: 80 N

⋅m (8.0 kgf-m, 58.0 lb-ft)

2. Snap ring

7. Tripod joint spider

: Do not reuse.

3. Boot band (Large)

8. Drive shaft nut

: After tightening nut, caulk nut securely.