Suzuki 2006 SX4, Service Manual

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Drive Shaft / Axle: Front 3A-2
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Front Drive Shaft Symptom Diagnosis
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Repair Instructions
Front Drive Shaft Components
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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.
Condition Possible 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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1. Circlip 9. Center bearing support
2. Snap ring 10. Center bearing
3. Boot band (Large) 11. Center shaft
4. Boot 12. Damper (if equipped)
5. Boot band (Small) 13. Differential side joint (Constant velocity tripod joint)
: Apply dark gray grease included in spare part to joint
6. Wheel side joint (Constant velocity ball joint)
: Apply black grease included spare part to joint.
14. Center shaft side joint (Constant velocity tripod joint)
: Apply dark gray grease included in spare part to joint
7. Oil seal
: Apply grease to oil seal lip.
15. Tripod joint spider
: Never disassemble
8-1. Center bearing support circlip (M/T model only) : Do not reuse.
8-2. Center bearing support circlip
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