Propeller Shaft Construction

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki XL-7 and 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: H25 engine model refers to Grand Vitara, H27 engine model refers to XL-7.

H25 engine and H27 engine models are equipped with the same front propeller shaft and 3 type rear propeller shaft as shown.

Each type of propeller shafts has the following universal joints.

Fig 1: Propeller Shaft Universal Joint Applications

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NOTE:

CJ stands for Cardan Joint which is non-constant velocity joint.
DOJ stands for Double Offset Joint which is constant velocity joint.
BJ stands for Ball fixed Joint which is constant velocity joint.

Most universal joints require no maintenance. They are lubricated for life and can not be lubricated on the vehicle. If a universal joint becomes noisy or worn, it must be replaced.

The propeller shaft is a balanced unit. Handle it carefully so that balance can be maintained.

Fig 2: Identifying Propeller Shaft Applications

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