Propeller Shaft Disassembly And Assembly - Suzuki Grand Vitara 2011 Manual

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.
• Fill transfer oil, if removed front propeller shaft
referring to "Transfer Oil Change: Motor-Shift Type
(Transfer with Shift Actuator) in Section 3C" or
"Transfer Oil Change: Non-Shift Type (Transfer
without Shift Actuator) in Section 3C", if necessary.
"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)
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Propeller Shaft Disassembly and Assembly

CAUTION
!
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 figure.
Propeller Shaft:
[A]: Front propeller shaft
[B]: Rear propeller shaft
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