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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Positioning J 44394 On Wheel Drive Shaft
G04842788Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  1. Position the J 44394 on the wheel drive shaft.
    Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Drive Shaft
    G04842789Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Install the wheel drive shaft in the transfer case.
  3. Remove the J 44394 from the wheel drive shaft.
  4. Ensure that the wheel drive shaft is properly seated by moving the wheel drive shaft back and forth or in and out. A click should be heard and felt as the wheel drive shaft hits the retaining clip.
  5. Install the wheel drive shaft in the wheel bearing/hub and finger tighten.
  6. Install the lower ball joint in the steering knuckle. Refer to RACK AND PINION OUTER TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT .
  7. Install the stabilizer shaft link in the stabilizer shaft. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 3: Inserting Brass Drift In Brake Rotor Cooling Fins & Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket (1 Of 2)
    G04842790Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Insert a brass drift or equivalent in the brake rotor cooling fins and the brake caliper mounting bracket to prevent the wheel drive shaft from turning while torquing the nut.
    WARNING: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  9. Tighten the wheel drive shaft nut

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the nut to 205 N.m (151 lb ft)  .

  10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
  11. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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