Rear Wheel Hub Assembly, Wheel Bearing And Wheel Stud Inspection; Rear Wheel Disc, Nut And Bearing Check; Rear Suspension Knuckle Removal And Installation - Suzuki Grand Vitara 2011 Manual

Rear Wheel Hub Assembly, Wheel Bearing and
Wheel Stud Inspection
• Wheel bearing and wheel hub form a solid unit.
• When wheel bearing is found defective and its
replacement is necessary, replace hub assembly.

Rear Wheel Disc, Nut and Bearing Check

• Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and
cracks.
A disc in badly damaged condition must be replaced.
• Check wheel nuts for tightness and, as necessary,
retighten to specification.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut (a): 100 N·m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
• Check wheel bearings for wear. When measuring
thrust play, apply a dial gauge to spindle cap center. If
thrust play exceeds limit, replace bearing.
Rear wheel bearing thrust play "a"
Limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
• By rotating wheel actually, check wheel bearing for
noise and smooth rotation. If it is defective, replace
bearing.
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Rear Suspension Knuckle Removal and
Installation
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Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheels.
2) Remove rear wheel hub assembly referring to "Rear
3) Remove wheel speed sensor (1).
(a)
4) Loosen rear brake hose bracket bolt (1).
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Wheel Hub Assembly Removal and Installation".
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