Suzuki GRAND VITARA Owner's Manual page 662

3B-13 Differential: Front
17) While tightening flange nut gradually with special
tool and power wrench (4 – 10 magnification) (1), set
preload of pinion to specification.
NOTE
• Before taking measurement with spring
balance (3) or torque wrench (4), check for
smooth rotation by hand.
• On measuring preload, rotate the drive
bevel pinion about 1 rotation per 2
seconds.
• Be sure to tighten gradually and carefully
till specified starting torque is obtained.
Turning back overtightened flange nuts
should be avoided.
Pinion bearing preload
0.9 – 1.7 N⋅m (9.0 – 17.0 kg-cm, 7.8 – 14.7 lb-in.)
Spring measure reading with special tool
20 – 40 N (2.0 – 4.0 kg, 4.4 – 8.8 lb)
Special tool
(A): 09922–75222
(B): 09922–66021
2. Socket wrench
18) Select differential side bearing shim as follows.
a) Measure dimension "a" and "b" using vernier
caliper.
b) Calculate dimension "a" – "b", and select shims
from among following available size so that total
of thickness of right side and left side shims may
reach the calculated value.
NOTE
Select shims so that thickness of right side
shims and left side shims become almost
even.
Available shim thickness
Right side: 1.75, 1.85, 1.95, 2.00, 2.05, 2.15
and 2.25 mm (0.069, 0.073, 0.077, 0.079, 0.081,
0.085 and 0.089 in.)
Left side: 2.75, 2.85, 2.95, 3.00, 3.05, 3.15 and
3.25 mm (0.108, 0.112, 0.116, 0.118, 0.120,
0.124 and 0.128 in.)
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