Suzuki Grand Vitara JB627. Manual - part 168

3D-3 Propeller Shaft: 

Installation
Reverse removal procedure to install propeller shaft 
noting the following points.
• Clean and inspect sliding portion of propeller shaft 

end (where oil seal contacts) before installation and if 
even small dent or scratch exists, correct end clean it 
again.
Then apply grease inside splines of propeller shaft.

“B”:  Grease 99000–25010 (SUZUKI Super Grease 
A)

• Install propeller shaft aligning match marks. 

Otherwise, vibration may occur during driving.

• Use the following specification to torque universal joint 

flange nuts and bolts. For front propeller shaft flange 
bolt (front differential side), apply thread lock cement 
to thread part of bolts if reused.

• Fill transfer oil, if removed front propeller shaft 

referring to “Transfer Oil Change in Section 3C”.

“A”:  Thread lock cement 99000–32110 (Thread 
Lock Cement Super 1322)

Tightening torque
Front propeller shaft flange bolt (a):  30 N·m (3.0 
kgf-m, 22.0 lb-ft)
Rear propeller shaft flange nut (b):  85 N·m (8.5 
kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)

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[A]: Front propeller shaft
[B]: Rear propeller shaft

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Propeller Shaft:  3D-4

Propeller Shaft Disassembly and Assembly

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CAUTION

!

 

Never disassemble each joint.
Performing this prohibited service will affect 
its original performance.

 

Disassembly

1) Give match marks (1) on flange yoke and shaft as 

shown in the figure.

2) Using snap ring plier (1), remove 2 circlips.

3) Using special tool, push spider bearing race out 3 – 

4 mm (0.12 – 0.16 in.) from shaft yoke race.

NOTE
Before pushing it out, apply penetrate 
lubricant between bearing race (1) and yoke 
race (2).

 

Special tool
(A):  09926-48010

Spider bearing race installing position (length 
“a”)
“a”: 3 – 4 mm (0.12 – 0.16 in.)

4) Tapping yoke with a hammer, completely remove 

bearing race.

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3D-5 Propeller Shaft: 

5) Take out bearing race on the other side in the same 

way as in Step 3) and 4).

6) Push out bearing race on flange yoke side as 

described in Step 2) and 3), and then, holding 
bearing race in a vise (1), tap flange yoke and take 
out race. (Refer to the figure.)
Remove bearing race on the opposite side in the 
same way.

NOTE

• Take care not to lose rollers in spider 

bearing race when removing it.

• Fit removed bearings temporarily in spider 

so that they can be reinstalled in their 
original positions.

 

Assembly

NOTE
Make sure that rollers inside spider bearing 
race are all in place.

 

CAUTION

!

 

In assembly, be sure to use new circlips, 
spider (1) and bearings (2). Reuse of circlips, 
spider (1) and bearings (2) once assembled is 
prohibited.

 

1) Make sure to apply grease to spider bearing race.

“A”:  Grease 99000–25030 (SUZUKI Super 
Grease C)

2) Insert bearing race into yoke, using press, until it is 

flush with yoke face. When doing this, insert spider 
into bearing race to prevent rollers in bearing race 
from coming out.

3) Aligning match marks (1) and insert the other 

bearing race on the opposite side into yoke, using 
press until it is flush with yoke face.

4) Insert bearing races on the flange yoke side in the 

same way as described in Step 1) and 2).

5) Securely fit 4 circlips to shaft and flange yoke.

NOTE

• Make sure that each circlip is fitted in 

groove securely.

 

6) After assembly, check to ensure that both shaft yoke 

and flange yoke move smoothly.

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Propeller Shaft:  3D-6

Propeller Shaft Inspection

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Inspect propeller shaft, universal joint and ball joint for 
damage, and propeller shaft for runout.
If damage is found or shaft runout exceeds its limit, 
replace.

Propeller shaft runout
Limit: 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)

Specifications

Tightening Torque Specifications

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NOTE
The specified tightening torque is also described in the following.
“Propeller Shaft Construction”

 

Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “Fastener Information in Section 0A”.

Special Tools and Equipment

Recommended Service Material

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NOTE
Required service material is also described in the following.
“Propeller Shaft Construction”

 

Special Tool

S6JB0B3408002

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Fastening part

Tightening torque

Note

N

⋅m

kgf-m

lb-ft

Front propeller shaft flange bolt

30

3.0 

22.0

)

Rear propeller shaft flange nut

85

8.5 

61.5

)

Material

SUZUKI recommended product or Specification

Note

Grease

SUZUKI Super Grease A

P/No.: 99000–25010

)

SUZUKI Super Grease C

P/No.: 99000–25030

)

Thread lock cement

Thread Lock Cement Super 1322

P/No.: 99000–32110

)

09926–48010
Universal joint assembling 
tool
)