Suzuki GRAND VITARA Owner's Manual page 664

3B-15 Differential: Front
Tooth Contact Pattern
Normal
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High Contact
Pinion is positioned too far from the center of drive
bevel gear (1).
• Increase thickness of pinion (2) height adjusting
shim and position pinion closer to gear center.
• Adjust drive bevel gear backlash to specification.
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Low Contact
Pinion is positioned too close to the center of drive
bevel gear (1).
• Decrease thickness of pinion (2) height adjusting
shim and position pinion farther from gear center.
• Adjust drive bevel gear backlash to specification.
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If adjustment is impossible, replace differential carrier.
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• Check seating of bevel gear or differential case. (Check bevel
gear for runout.)
• If adjustment is impossible, replace drive bevel gear and pinion
set or differential carrier.
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Replace drive bevel gear and pinion set or differential case.
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Diagnosis and Remedy
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