Propeller Shaft Removal & Installation: Installation

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.

Reverse removal procedure to install propeller shaft noting the following points.

Clean and inspect sliding portion of propeller shaft end (where oil seal contacts) before installation and if even small dent or scratch exists, correct end clean it again.
Then apply grease inside splines of propeller shaft.

"B": Grease 99000-25010

Fig 1: Applying Grease Inside Splines Of Propeller Shaft
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For vehicle equipped with center support, tighten center support mounting bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Center support mounting bolts (a): 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Tightening Center Support Mounting Bolts (If Equipped)
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Install propeller shaft aligning match marks. Otherwise, vibration may occur during driving.
Use the following specification to torque universal joint flange nuts. For rear propeller shaft flange bolt, apply thread lock cement to thread part of bolts if reused.
NOTE: H25 engine model refers to Grand Vitara, H27 engine model refers to XL-7.

"A": Thread lock cement 99000-32110

Tightening torque

Front propeller shaft flange nuts (a): 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)

Rear propeller shaft flange nuts for H27 engine model (a): 60 N.m (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 lb-ft)

Rear propeller shaft flange nuts for H25 engine model (a): 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Tightening Universal Joint Flange Nuts
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For front propeller shaft installation, perform the following Steps A and B .
1. Install stabilizer bar.
  Tighten stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolts to specified torque.
  
  Tightening torque
  
  Stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolt (a): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 4: Installing Stabilizer Bar
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2. Fill transfer oil referring to TRANSFER GEAR OIL INSPECTION & CHANGE (Lever-Shift Type) or TRANSFER GEAR OIL INSPECTION & CHANGE (Motor-Shift Type).