Bearing Retainer & Axle Shaft Inner Oil Seal Check; Wheel Disc, Nut & Bearing Check - Suzuki sq-416-420-625 Service Manual

3E-4 REAR SUSPENSION
REAR SUSPENSION FASTENERS
Check each bolt and nut fastening suspension parts for tightness.
Tighten loose one, if any, to specified torque, referring to "TIGHT-
ENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS" of this section.
BEARING RETAINER AND AXLE SHAFT
INNER OIL SEAL CHECK
D When brake drum has been removed, check inside of brake drum
for gear oil leakage.
D Also, check backside of brake back plate for oil leakage.
If oil leakage is found, replace defective oil seal.
D Whenever it is possible to check oil seal during disassembly,
check its lip for wear.
If oil leakage or worn lip is found, replace defective oil seal.
WHEEL DISC, NUT & BEARING CHECK
D Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and cracks. A disc
in badly damaged condition must be replaced.
D Check wheel hub nuts for tightness and retighten to specification
as necessary.
Tightening Torque
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(a): 100 N m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
D Check wheel bearings for wear. When measuring thrust play, ap-
ply a dial gauge to axle shaft center after removing wheel center
cap from wheel.
Thrust play limit
When measurement exceeds limit, replace bearing.
D By rotating wheel actually, check wheel bearing for noise and
smooth rotation. If it is defective, replace bearing.
Rear 0.8 mm (0.03 in.)