Drive Shaft / Axle; Front; General Description; Front Drive Shaft Construction - Suzuki Grand Vitara Service Manual

Drive Shaft / Axle

Front

Front Drive Shaft Construction

A constant velocity tripod joint is used on the differential side of both the right and left drive shaft assemblies. And, a
constant velocity ball joint is used on the wheel side of both the right and left drive shaft assemblies. The drive shaft
can slide through the tripod joint in the extension / contraction direction.

Front Drive Shaft Symptom Diagnosis

Condition
Abnormal noise: When
starting
Abnormal noise: When
making turns
Abnormal noise: When
running
Vibration
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General Description

Diagnostic Information and Procedures

Possible cause
Loose wheel nut(s)
Loose drive shaft flange bolt(s)
Broken or damaged wheel bearing
Grease leakage from boot
Worn or broken drive shaft joint
Broken drive shaft joint
Poorly lubricated or worn joint
Loose drive shaft flange bolt(s)
Worn drive shaft joint
Deformed drive shaft
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Drive Shaft / Axle: Front 3A-1
Correction / Reference Item
Tighten wheel nut(s) referring to "Wheel
Removal and Installation: in Section 2D".
Tighten drive shaft flange bolt(s) referring to
"Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation: Front".
Replace referring to "Front Wheel Hub, Disc,
Nut and Bearing Check: in Section 2B".
Replace boot and apply grease referring to
"Front Drive Shaft Disassembly and Assembly:
Front".
Replace drive shaft joint referring to "Front
Drive Shaft Disassembly and Assembly:
Front".
Replace drive shaft joint referring to "Front
Drive Shaft Disassembly and Assembly:
Front".
Lubricate or replace joint referring to "Front
Drive Shaft Disassembly and Assembly:
Front".
Tighten drive shaft flange bolt(s) referring to
"Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation: Front".
Replace drive shaft joint referring to "Front
Drive Shaft Disassembly and Assembly:
Front".
Replace referring to "Front Drive Shaft
Disassembly and Assembly: Front".
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