Diagnostic Information And Procedures; Front Drive Shaft Symptom Diagnosis; Repair Instructions; Front Drive Shaft Components - Suzuki 2006 SX4 Service Manual

Front Drive Shaft Symptom Diagnosis

Condition
Abnormal noise

Front Drive Shaft Components

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2
1. Circlip
2. Snap ring
3. Boot band (Large)
4. Boot
5. Boot band (Small)
6. Wheel side joint (Constant velocity ball joint)
: Apply black grease included spare part to joint.
7. Oil seal
: Apply grease to oil seal lip.
8-1. Center bearing support circlip (M/T model only)
8-2. Center bearing support circlip

Front Drive Shaft Assembly On-Vehicle

Inspection

• Check boots for breakage or deterioration.
• Check wheel side joint for rattle or smooth rotation.
• Check differential side (or center shaft side) joint for
smooth rotation.
If any abnormality is found, replace.
Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation

Diagnostic Information and Procedures

Possible cause
Worn or breakage of the drive shaft joint Replace.
Worn or breakage of the center bearing Replace.

Repair Instructions

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7
A
8-1
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9. Center bearing support
10. Center bearing
11. Center shaft
12. Damper (if equipped)
13. Differential side joint (Constant velocity tripod joint)
: Apply dark gray grease included in spare part to joint
14. Center shaft side joint (Constant velocity tripod joint)
: Apply dark gray grease included in spare part to joint
15. Tripod joint spider
: Never disassemble
: Do not reuse.
Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove front wheel.
2) Undo caulking and remove drive shaft nut (1) with
brake pedal depressed.
Drive Shaft / Axle: Front 3A-2
Correction / Reference Item
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8-2
7
A
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S6RW0C3114001
S6RW0C3116001
I6RW0C311002-01
I6RW0B310005-01