Suzuki Grand Vitara JB627. Manual - part 144

3B-18 Differential: Front

Front Differential Inspection

S6JB0B3216006

• Check companion flange for wear or damage.
• Check bearings for wear or discoloration.
• Check differential carrier for cracks.

• Check drive bevel pinion and drive bevel gear for 

wear or cracks.

• Check differential gears, pinions and pinion shafts for 

wear or damage.

• Check differential gear spline for wear or damage.

Specifications

Tightening Torque Specifications

S6JB0B3217001

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

S6JB0B3218001

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

 

Fastening part

Tightening torque

Note

N

⋅m

kgf-m

lb-ft

Differential oil drain plug

23

2.3 

17.0

)

Differential oil level / filler plug

23

2.3 

17.0

)

Bevel gear bolt

Tighten 40 N

⋅m (4.0 kgf-m, 29.5 lb-ft) + 50°  )

Rear cover bolt No.1

50

5.0 

36.5

)

Rear cover bolt No.2

60

6.0 

43.5

)

Retainer bolt

50

5.0 

36.5

)

 / )

Rear mounting bracket bolt

50

5.0 

36.5

)

Right mounting bracket bolt

50

5.0 

36.5

)

Material

SUZUKI recommended product or Specification

Note

Grease

SUZUKI Super Grease A

P/No.: 99000–25010

)

 / ) / )

Sealant

SUZUKI Bond No.1217G

P/No.: 99000–31260

)

 / ) / ) / ) / )

Thread lock cement

Thread Lock Cement Super 1322

P/No.: 99000–32110

)

Differential: Front 3B-19

Special Tool

S6JB0B3218002

09900–20607

09900–20701

Dial gauge

Magnetic stand

)

 / ) / ) / )

)

09913–50121

09913–65135

Oil seal remover

Bearing puller

)

 / ) / )

)

 / )

09913–75510

09913–75520

Bearing installer

Bearing installer

)

)

 / )

09913–75821

09913–85210

Bearing installer attachment

Bearing installer

)

 / )

)

09922–66021

09922–75222

Flange holder

Differential gear preload 
adjuster

)

 / )

)

 / ) / )

09922–76520

09924–74510

Bevel pinion gauge block

Bearing and oil seal handle

)

 / )

)

 / )

09924–84510–004

09924–84510–005

Bearing installer attachment

Bearing installer attachment 
(D)

)

 / )

)

3B-20 Differential: Front

09925–14520

09925–86010

Bearing and oil seal installer 
(80 x 50 mm)

Bearing puller attachment

)

)

09925–88210

09926–78311

Bearing puller attachment

Differential bevel pinion 
dummy

)

)

09926–78311–002

09926–78320

Pinion mounting dummy

Mounting dummy

)

 / ) / ) / )

)

 / )

09928–06510

09930–30104

Differential torque checking 
tool

Sliding shaft

)

)

09940–53111

09941–64511

Differential side bearing 
installer

Bearing and oil seal remover 
(30 mm Min.)

)

)

09951–16070

09951–16090

Shim adjuster attachment

Oil seal installer

)

 / )

)

09951–18210

09951–46010

Oil seal remover & installer 
No. 2

Drive shaft oil seal installer

)

)

 / )

Differential: Rear 3B-21

Rear

General Description

Rear Differential Construction

S6JB0B3221001

Refer to “Front Differential Construction: Front”.

Diagnostic Information and Procedures

Rear Differential Symptom Diagnosis

S6JB0B3224001

Refer to “Front Differential Symptom Diagnosis: Front”.

Repair Instructions

Rear Differential Oil Change

S6JB0B3226001

Refer to “Front Differential Oil Change: Front” except for oil capacity below that is different from the front differential.

Rear differential oil capacity
Reference: 0.75 – 0.85 liters (1.6/1.3 – 1.8/1.5 US/Imp. pt.)

Rear Differential Unit Components

S6JB0B3226002

(a)

4

(a)

3

(b)

5

1

2

I5JB0A322002-03

1. Rear differential

4. Front mounting bracket bolt

2. Front mounting bracket

: 120 N

⋅m (12.0 kgf-m, 87.0 lb-ft)

3. Rear mounting bolt

: 50 N

⋅m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.5 lb-ft)