Suzuki Wagon R Plus RB310, Service Manual

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4A-14 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (G10/M13 ENGINES)
For Tripod Joint Type
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 wheel side joint (1) and differential side joint hous-
ing (2) are washed thoroughly and air dried, and boots (3) are
cleaned with cloth if they are to be reused.
1) Wash disassembled parts (except boots). After washing, dry
parts completely by blowing air.
2) Clean boots with cloth.
3) Apply grease in the supplied parts to the inside of joint hous-
ing.
Grease color
For 2WD model: Dark brown
For 4WD model: Black
Grease amount: Approx. 70 g (2.5 oz)
4) Install wheel side boot on shaft, fill up boot inside with
grease and then fasten boot big band (1) by drawing hooks
(2) with plier (3) and engage hooks (4) in slot and window
(5).
CAUTION:
• Do not wash boots in degrease, such as gasoline or
kerosene, etc. Washing in degrease causes deteriora-
tion of boots.
• To ensure full performance of joint as designed, be
sure to distinguish two types of grease in spare part
and apply the specified amount of grease to each joint.
[A]: For wheel side
[B]: For differential side
[1]: For 2WD model
[2]: For 4WD model
CAUTION:
• Bend each boot band against forward rotation (A).
• Do not squeeze or distort boot when fastening it with
bands.
Distorted boot caused by squeezing air may reduce its
durability.