Front Differential Dismounting and Remounting: Remounting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Suzuki XL-7 and 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
For remounting, reverse dismounting procedure and use the following tightening torque.
After tightening all fasteners properly, fill hypoid gear oil as specified and check tightening of plugs with specification.
Tightening torque
Front drive shaft flange bolts (a): 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
Propeller shaft flange bolts (a): 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
Front mounting bracket bolts (a): 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
Rear mounting bracket bolts (a): 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
Rear mounting bolt (b): 85 N.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
Rear mounting bracket No. 2 bolts (b): 85 N.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)