Suzuki Liana RH418 Supplementary Service Manual page 212

3A-3 Drive Shaft / Axle:
10) Disconnect front suspension control arm ball stud (1)
from steering knuckle (2) after removing ball stud
bolt (3) and nut.
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11) Remove drive shaft assembly.
CAUTION
!
To prevent damage of boots, be careful not to
bring them into contact with other parts,
when removing drive shaft assembly.
12) [For vehicle with center shaft]
Remove center shaft support bolts (3) and remove
center shaft support (2) with center shaft (1) from
differential side gear.
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Installation
CAUTION
!
• To avoid excessive expansion of boot and
consequential disconnection of joint in
boot, do not pull differential side joint
housing.
• Protect boots from any damage,
preventing them from unnecessary contact
while installing drive shaft.
• Do not hit joint boot with hammer.
Inserting joint only by hands is allowed.
• Make sure that differential side joint is
inserted fully and its snap ring is seated as
it was.
• Do not damage oil seal when installing and
removing center shaft.
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Install drive shaft assembly by reversing removal
procedure and noting the following points.
• Do not reuse drive shaft nut (2).
• Do not reuse split pin (1).
• Tighten each bolt and nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Ball stud bolt (b): 60 N·m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
Tie-rod end castle nut (c): 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5
lb-ft)
Drive shaft nut (d): 175 N·m (17.5 kgf-m, 127.0 lb-
ft)
Wheel nut (e): 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
Center bearing support bolt (a): 55 N·m (5.5 kgf-
m, 40.0 lb-ft)
• Fill transaxle with oil referring to "Manual Transaxle
Oil Change in Section 5B in related manual" for M/T
model, "A/T Fluid Change in Section 5A" for A/T
model.
• Fill transfer with oil for 4WD model.
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