Rear Differential Dismounting & Remounting: Remounting
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.
- Clean mating surfaces of rear axle and differential assembly and apply sealant "A" to axle side evenly.
"A": Sealant 99000-31110
- Install differential assembly to axle and fix it with nuts (1) tightened to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Differential carrier nut (a): 55 N.m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
- Install propeller shaft to joint flange aligning match marks and torque flange bolts to specification.
Tightening torque
Propeller shaft flange bolt (a): 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
- Install right and left rear axle shafts and drums. See INSTALLATION .
- Install wheels.
- Fill hypoid gear oil as specified and tighten plug to specification. Lower lift.