Suzuki Wagon R Manual page 2864

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (Z13DT ENGINE MODEL) 4A3-11
For Cross groove joint type (left side)
1) Install new wheel side boot on shaft according to step 3) to
9) for Tripod joint Type Drive Shaft Assembly.
2) Install damper (1) on drive shaft according to dimension
specified below.
Length "a": 157 – 163 mm (6.2 – 6.4 in.)
3) Set new differential side boot small band (2) and differential
side boot (1) on shaft temporarily.
4) Apply grease in the supplied parts to cross groove joint and
inside of housing.
Grease color: Dark brown
Amount: Approximately 110 g (3.88 oz)
5) Place cross groove joint with housing onto spline of drive
shaft and drive onto drive shaft by using plastic hammer until
circlip engages.
6) Fit boot to grooves of shaft and housing and adjust length "a"
to specification below. Insert screwdriver into boot and allow
air to enter boot so that air pressure in boot becomes the
same as atmospheric pressure.
Length "a": Approximately 168.7 mm (6.64 in.)
CAUTION:
• To prevent any problem caused by washing solution,
do not wash boot. Degreasing of those parts with cloth
is allowed.
• Do not squeeze or distort boot when fastening it with
bands. Distorted boot caused by squeezing air may
reduce its durability.
[A]: Differential side
7) Install and fasten new boot big and small bands at that posi-
tion of step 6) in the same procedure as steps 6) to 9) of Tri-
pod Joint Type Drive Shaft Assembly.