4-16 DRIVE TRAIN
FRONT DRIVE (DIFFERENTIAL)
INSTALLATION
Install the front drive (differential) in the reverse order of
removal. Pay attention to the following points:
• Tighten the front drive (differential) gear case mounting bolts
to the specified torque.
( Front drive gear case mounting bolt:
45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
• Apply THREAD LOCK SUPER “1303” to the front propeller
shaft flange coupling bolts and tighten them to the specified
torque.
) 99000-32030: THREAD LOCK SUPER “1303”
( Flange coupling bolt: 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Align the match mark on the front propeller shaft. (!3-9)
• Install a new stopper ring into its groove in the splines.
• Apply grease to the splines of the drive shafts and install the
drive shafts to the front drive (differential) gear case.
$ 99000-25030: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE “A” (USA)
99000-25010: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE “A” (Others)
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NOTE:
After installing both drive shafts, check the stopper rings are
seated properly by pulling on both sides of the inboard joints
lightly.
• Pour the specified hypoid gear oil (SAE #90) in through the
filler hole. (!2-11)
• Install the front suspension. (!7-38)
• Install the front fender. (!7-6)
Be careful not to damage the oil seal in the front drive
(differential) gear case.