Rear Suspension - Suzuki GRAND VITARA XL-7 Owner's Manual

NOTE:
• For the descriptions (items) not found in this section, refer to the same section of the Service Man-
ual mentioned in the FOREWORD of this manual.
• All suspension fasteners are an important attaching part in that it could affect the performance of
vital parts and systems, and/or could result in major repair expense. They must be replaced with
one of the same part number or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not
use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as speci-
fied during reassembly to assure proper retention of this part.
• Never attempt to heat, quench or straighten any suspension part. Replace it with a new part, or
damage to the part may result.
On-Vehicle Service......................................... 3E-1
Rear Axle Shaft and Wheel Bearing ............ 3E-1
Rear Axle Shaft Inner Oil Seal ..................... 3E-5
Rear Axle Housing ....................................... 3E-5
SECTION 3E

REAR SUSPENSION

CONTENTS
Tightening Torque Specification .................. 3E-6
Required Service Material ............................. 3E-6
Special Tool.................................................... 3E-7
On-Vehicle Service
Rear Axle Shaft and Wheel Bearing
REMOVAL
1) Remove axle shaft from axle housing according to Step1) to
6) in the same section in the service manual mentioned in
the FOREWORD of this manual noting following points.
REAR SUSPENSION 3E-1
3E