Suzuki Wagon R Manual page 3670

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (Z12XEP ENGINE MODEL) 4A5-11
14) Fit boot to grooves of shaft and housing and adjust boot
length to specification below. Insert screwdriver into boot and
allow air to enter boot so that air pressure in boot becomes
the same as atmospheric pressure.
Length "a": Approximately 85.5 mm (3.37 in.)
CAUTION:
• To prevent any problem caused by washing solution,
do not wash boot and tripod joint except its housing.
Degreasing of those parts with cloth is allowed.
• Do not squeeze or distort boot when fastening it with
bands. Distorted boot caused by squeezing air may
reduce its durability.
[A]: Differential side
15) Install and fasten new boot big and small bands at that posi-
tion of step 14) in the same procedure as previous steps 6)
to 9).
For DOJ type (left side)
1) Install new wheel side boot on shaft according to step 3) to
9) for Tripod joint Type Drive Shaft Assembly.
2) Install damper (1) on drive shaft according to dimension
specified below.
Length "a": 134 – 140 mm (5.2 – 5.5 in.)
3) Install retaining ring (2) and DOJ (1) to housing (3) if neces-
sary.