Propeller Shaft Assembly Removal And Installation; Propeller Shaft Inspection; Tightening Torque Specifications - Suzuki 2006 SX4 Service Manual

3D-2 Propeller Shafts:
Propeller Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation
Removal
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Before removing propeller shaft assembly, give
match marks (2) on joint flange and propeller shaft
as shown.
3) Separate propeller shaft assembly (1) from transfer
output flange and rear differential flange.
1
1

Tightening Torque Specifications

Fastening part
Propeller shaft bolt
Center support nut
NOTE
The specified tightening torque is also described in the following.
"Propeller Shaft Construction"
Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to "Fasteners Information in Section 0A".
S6RW0C3406002
2
2
I5RW0A340002-01
Specifications
4) Remove propeller shaft by removing center support
nuts (1).
CAUTION
!
Use care not to drop it. Otherwise, vibration
may occur during driving.
Installation
Reverse removal procedure to install propeller shaft,
noting the following point.
• When installing propeller shaft, align the match marks
(2). Otherwise, vibration may occur during driving.
• Use the following specification to torque each bolt and
nut.
Tightening torque
Propeller shaft bolt: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
Center support nut: 55 N·m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)

Propeller Shaft Inspection

1) Check propeller shaft joints for wear, play and
damage. If any defect is found, replace.
2) Check propeller shaft center support for biting of
foreign matter, crack, abnormal noise and damage. If
any defect is found, replace.
Tightening torque
N⋅m kgf-m
23 2.3
55 5.5
1
I5RW0A340003-01
S6RW0C3406003
S6RW0C3407001
Note
lb-ft
17.0
40.0