Repair Instructions; Propeller Shaft Joint Check; Propeller Shaft Assembly Removal And Installation; Propeller Shaft Inspection - Suzuki SX4 Service Manual

Propeller Shaft Joint Check

If universal joints and ball joint are suspected of
producing chattering or rattling noise, inspect them for
wear. For universal joint, check to see if cross spider
rattles in yokes are worn down and replace defective
propeller shaft assembly with new one.
Noise coming from universal joint and ball joint can be
easily distinguished from other noises because rhythm
of chattering or rattling is in step with cruising speed.
Noise is pronounced particularly on standing start or in
coasting condition (when braking effect of engine is
showing in the drive line).
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.
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Repair Instructions

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S7RW0A3406002
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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.
Propeller Shaft:
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