Rear Differential Dismounting & Remounting: Dismounting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Suzuki Vitara, 2002 Suzuki Vitara, 2001 Suzuki Vitara, 2000 Suzuki Vitara, and 1999 Suzuki Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lift up vehicle and drain oil from rear differential housing.
- Remove rear brake drums and pull out right and left rear axle shafts. See REMOVAL .
- Before removing propeller shaft, give match marks (1) on joint flange and propeller shaft as shown.
- Remove propeller shaft by removing its 4 flange bolts and nuts.
- Remove differential assembly by removing its 8 fastening nuts (1).