Suzuki SWIFT RS415 2017, Service Manual

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3A-3 Drive Shaft / Axle:
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) Undo caulking (1) and remove drive shaft nut (2).
2) Remove wheel.
3) Drain transaxle oil referring to “Manual Transaxle Oil
Change: in Section 5B” or “A/T Fluid Change: in
Section 5A”.
4) Disconnect tie-rod end (1) from steering knuckle (2)
using puller (3).
5) Remove stabilizer joint referring to “Front
Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushings
Removal and Installation: in Section 2B”.
6) Remove brake hose mounting bolt.
7) Remove wheel speed sensor and suspension
control arm ball joint bolt (1).
8) Disconnect front suspension control arm ball joint
stud from steering knuckle.
9) Pull out drive shaft joint (2) as follows.
• For left side shaft:
Using tire lever (1), pull out drive shaft joint (2) so
as to release snap ring fitting of joint spline at
differential side.
• For right side shaft:
Using plastic hammer (3), drive out drive shaft
joint (2) so as to release snap ring fitting of joint
spline at center shaft.
1. Circlip 13. Center bearing
2. Differential side joint (Constant velocity tripod joint)
: Apply dark gray grease included in spare part to joint.
14. Center shaft
3. Snap ring 15. Tripod joint spider
4. Boot band (Large) 16. Drive shaft nut
5. Boot (Differential or center shaft side) 17. Center bearing support bolt
6. Boot band (Small) : 175 N
˜
m (17.5 kg-m, 126.5 lb-ft)
7. Boot (Wheel side) : 55 N
˜
m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
8. Wheel side joint (Constant velocity ball joint)
: Apply black grease included in spare part to joint.
: Do not reuse.
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[A]: Left side
[B]: Right side
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