Front Differential Reassembly

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.

Judging from faulty conditions noted before disassembly and what is found through visual check of bearing and gear tooth etc. after disassembly, prepare replacing parts and proceed to reassembly according to procedures as described below.

CAUTION:

Bevel gear and pinion must be replaced as a set when either replacement becomes necessary.
When replacing taper roller bearing, replace as inner race & outer race assembly.