3B
Rear Differential Dismounting and Remounting
Dismounting
1) Lift up vehicle and remove wheels.
2) Drain differential oil from rear axle housing referring to Rear Differential Gear Oil Inspection and Change:Rear .
1. Drain plug 2. Level/Filler plug
3) Remove rear brake drums and pull out right and left rear axle shaft referring to Rear Axle Shaft and Wheel Bearing Removal and Installation:Rear .
4) Before removing propeller shaft, give match marks (1) on companion flange (2) and propeller shaft (3) as shown.
5) Remove differential carrier bolts (1) and differential assembly.
Remounting
Reverse removal procedure for installation, noting the following.
Rear Differential
CAUTION:
Do not reuse carrier bolts of 37.5 mm length.
Otherwise, bolts may loosen. Be sure to use new bolts with pre-coated adhesive.
Clean mating surface of rear axle housing (1) and differential carrier and apply sealant to housing side.
“A” : Sealant 99000–31110 ( SUZUKI Bond No.1215 )
Apply sealant to carrier bolts and tighten carrier bolts to specified torque.
“A” : Sealant 99000–31110 ( SUZUKI Bond No.1215 )
Tightening torque
Differential carrier bolt (Bolt length: 30.5 mm) ( a ): 23 N·m ( 2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
Differential carrier bolt (Bolt length: 37.5 mm) ( c ): 30 N·m ( 3.0 kg-m, 22.0 lb-ft)
Install propeller shaft to companion flange aligning match marks (2) and tighten propeller shaft bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Propeller shaft bolt ( b ): 50 N·m ( 5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
Rear Axle Shaft
For installation of rear axle shafts, refer to Rear Axle Shaft and Wheel Bearing Removal and Installation:Rear .
Rear Brake Drum
For installation of rear brake drums, refer to Rear Axle Shaft and Wheel Bearing Removal and Installation:Rear .
Differential Gear Oil
Refill differential housing with new specified differential oil. Refer to Rear Differential Gear Oil Inspection and Change:Rear .
Brake Circuit Air Purging
Make sure to purge air out of brake circuit. Refer to Air Bleeding of Brake System .
Then ensure that joint seam of pipe is free from oil leak.