Suzuki Wagon R Manual page 225

4-4 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
2
A: B:
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
To prevent breakage of boots, be careful not to bring them
into contact with other parts when removing drive shaft as-
sembly.
1) Undo caulking (1) and remove drive shaft nut (2).
2) Loosen wheel nuts.
3) Hoist vehicle.
4) Remove wheel.
5) Drain transmission oil.
6) Remove tie-rod end nut.
7) Disconnect tie-rod end (1) from steering knuckle (2) by using
puller (3).
8) A: For vehicle without center shaft
Using tire lever (1), pull out drive shaft joint (2) so as to re-
lease snap ring fitting of joint spline at differential side.
B: For vehicle with center shaft
Using plastic hammer (3), drive out drive shaft joint so as to
release snap ring fitting of joint spline at center shaft.
9) Remove two stabilizer mount brackets from vehicle body.
10) Disconnect front suspension control arm ball joint stud from
steering knuckle (1) by pushing down stabilizer bar after re-
moving ball joint bolt (2).
11) Remove drive shaft assembly.
12) For vehicle with center shaft
Loosen intake manifold rear stiffener upper bolt.
13) For vehicle with center shaft
Remove center bearing support bolts (1) and remove center
bearing support (2) with center shaft from differential side gear.