Suzuki Grand Vitara JB416 / JB420. Manual - part 194

3D-2 Propeller Shaft: 

Diagnostic Information and Procedures

Propeller Shaft Symptom Diagnosis

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Repair Instructions

Propeller Shaft Joint Check

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If universal joints and ball joints are suspected of 
producing chattering or rattling noise, inspect them for 
wear. For universal joint, check to see if cross spider 
rattles in yokes or if splines are worn down and replace 
defective propeller shaft assembly with new one.
Noise coming from universal joint and ball joint can be 
easily distinguished from other noises because rhythm 
of chattering or rattling is in step with cruising speed. 
Noise is pronounced particularly on standing start or in 
coasting condition (when braking effect of engine is 
showing in the drive line).

Propeller Shaft Removal and Installation

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Removal

1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Give match marks (1) on joint flange and propeller 

shaft as shown in the figure.

3) Remove propeller shaft.

Condition

Possible cause

Correction / Reference Item

Abnormal noise

Loose propeller shaft flange bolt and nut Tighten propeller shaft flange bolt and nut.
Spider bearing worn out or stuck

Replace.

Wear spider

Replace propeller shaft.

Vibration

Deformed propeller shaft

Replace.

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[A]: Front propeller shaft
[B]: Rear propeller shaft

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Propeller Shaft:  3D-3

Installation
Reverse removal procedure to install propeller shaft 
noting the following points.
• Clean and inspect sliding portion of propeller shaft 

end (where oil seal contacts) before installation and if 
even small dent or scratch exists, correct end clean it 
again.
Then apply grease inside splines of propeller shaft.

“B”:  Grease 99000–25010 (SUZUKI Super Grease 
A)

• Install propeller shaft aligning match marks. 

Otherwise, vibration may occur during driving.

• Use the following specification to torque universal joint 

flange nuts and bolts. For front propeller shaft flange 
bolt (front differential side), apply thread lock cement 
to thread part of bolts if reused.

“A”:  Thread lock cement 99000–32110 (Thread 
Lock Cement Super 1322)

Tightening torque
Front propeller shaft flange bolt (a):  30 N·m (3.0 
kgf-m, 22.0 lb-ft)
Rear propeller shaft flange nut (b):  85 N·m (8.5 
kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)

Propeller Shaft Disassembly and Assembly

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CAUTION

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Never disassemble each joint.
Performing this prohibited service will affect 
its original performance.

 

Disassembly

1) Give match marks (1) on flange yoke and shaft as 

shown in the figure.

2) Using snap ring plier (1), remove 2 circlips.

[A]: Front propeller shaft
[B]: Rear propeller shaft

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3D-4 Propeller Shaft: 

3) Using special tool, push spider bearing race out 3 – 

4 mm (0.12 – 0.16 in.) from shaft yoke race.

NOTE
Before pushing it out, apply penetrate 
lubricant between bearing race (1) and yoke 
race (2).

 

Special tool
(A):  09926-48010

Spider bearing race installing position (length 
“a”)
“a”: 3 – 4 mm (0.12 – 0.16 in.)

4) Tapping yoke with a hammer, completely remove 

bearing race.

5) Take out bearing race on the other side in the same 

way as in Step 3) and 4).

6) Push out bearing race on flange yoke side as 

described in Step 2) and 3), and then, holding 
bearing race in a vise (1), tap flange yoke and take 
out race. (Refer to the figure.)
Remove bearing race on the opposite side in the 
same way.

NOTE

• Take care not to lose rollers in spider 

bearing race when removing it.

• Fit removed bearings temporarily in spider 

so that they can be reinstalled in their 
original positions.

 

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Propeller Shaft:  3D-5

Assembly

NOTE
Make sure that rollers inside spider bearing 
race are all in place.

 

CAUTION

!

 

In assembly, be sure to use new circlips, 
spider (1) and bearings (2). Reuse of circlips, 
spider (1) and bearings (2) once assembled is 
prohibited.

 

1) Make sure to apply grease to spider bearing race.

“A”:  Grease 99000–25030 (SUZUKI Super 
Grease C)

2) Insert bearing race into yoke, using press, until it is 

flush with yoke face. When doing this, insert spider 
into bearing race to prevent rollers in bearing race 
from coming out.

3) Aligning match marks (1) and insert the other 

bearing race on the opposite side into yoke, using 
press until it is flush with yoke face.

4) Insert bearing races on the flange yoke side in the 

same way as described in Step 1) and 2).

5) Securely fit 4 circlips to shaft and flange yoke.

NOTE

• Make sure that each circlip is fitted in 

groove securely.

 

6) After assembly, check to ensure that both shaft yoke 

and flange yoke move smoothly.

Propeller Shaft Inspection

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Inspect propeller shaft, universal joint and ball joint for 
damage, and propeller shaft for runout.
If damage is found or shaft runout exceeds its limit, 
replace.

Propeller shaft runout
Limit: 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)

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