Description & Operation

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 2003 Suzuki XL-7, 2003 Suzuki Vitara, 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2002 Suzuki XL-7, and 2002 Suzuki Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The front drive shaft joint is a Constant Velocity (CV) joint which slides in the axial direction. The joint is composed of an outer race, cage, inner race and balls. In the turning direction, the joint rotates in the same way as a ball bearing. The balls lock rotation completely and transmit drive. In addition, these vehicles are also characterized by a function that the shaft can slide through the balls in the grooves of the outer race in the extension/contraction direction of the drive shaft.

Inner and outer CV joints are enclosed in CV joint boots. Boots maintain lubrication and prevent contaminants from entering the joint. Replace boots when first signs of leakage or cracks are present. Inner CV joint can be repaired, but outer CV joint must be replaced as an assembly.

Rear axles are installed in a conventional type axle housing.