Suzuki WagonR+ RB310 Service Manual page 1622

General Description....................................... 4B-1
Diagnosis........................................................ 4B-1
Diagnosis Table ........................................... 4B-1
Propeller Shaft Joint Check.......................... 4B-2
Most universal and constant velocity joints require no maintenance. They are lubricated for life and can not be
lubricated on the vehicle. If universal and constant velocity joints becomes noisy or worn, it must be replaced.
The propeller shaft is a balanced unit. Handle it carefully so that balance can be maintained.
A viscous coupling is used for the coupling system which distributes an optimum driving force to the front and
rear wheels according to the driving conditions. It is located at the center of the propeller shaft.
Diagnosis Table
Condition
Abnormal noise
Vibration
SECTION 4B
PROPELLER SHAFTS
CONTENTS
General Description
Diagnosis
Possible Cause
• Loose universal joint bolt
• Spider bearing worn out or stuck
• Worn or broken constant velocity joint
• Worn or broken center support bearing
• Broken center support rubber
• Wear spider
• Performed propeller shaft
On-Vehicle Service ........................................ 4B-2
Tightening Torque Specification.................. 4B-6
Required Service Material ............................. 4B-6
Tighten universal joint bolt.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace propeller shaft.
Replace.
PROPELLER SHAFTS 4B-1
Correction
4B