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Drive Bevel Pinion

To engage bevel pinion and gear correctly, it is pre-required to install bevel pinion to differential carrier properly by using adjusting shim as described below. Shown in the figure of Step 5) are relative positions of bevel pinion, differential carrier and mounting dummy.

  1. Install special tools with bearings and universal joint flange to differential carrier (1).
    NOTE:
    • This installation requires universal joint flange (2) not equipped with groove on flange periphery.
    • This installation requires no spacer or oil seal.

    Special tool 

    (B):  09926-78311

    (F):  09951-46010

    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Drive Bevel Pinion Components & Special Tools
    G01356861Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Tighten flange nut (1) so that specified bearing preload is obtained.
    NOTE: Before taking measurement with spring balance (2) or torque wrench (3), check for rotation by hand and apply small amount of oil to bearings.

    Special tool 

    (B):  09926-78311

    (C):  09922-75222

    Pinion bearing preload:  9.0 - 17.0 kg-cm (7.8 - 14.7 lb-in.)

    Spring measure reading with special tool:  1.8-3.4 kg (4.0-7.5 lb)

    Fig 2: Measuring Bearing Preload
    G01356862Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Set dial gauge to bevel pinion mounting dummy and make 0 (zero) adjustment on surface plate.
    NOTE:
    • When setting dial gauge to mounting dummy, tighten screw lightly. Be careful not to overtighten it, which will cause damage to dial gauge.
    • With dial gauge set, turn dummy back and force by hand a couple of times and attain accurate 0 (zero) adjustment.
    • It is desirable that short pointer indicates beyond 2 mm when long one is at 0 (zero).

    Special tool 

    (A):  09900-20606

    (B):  09926-78311

    Fig 3: Making 0 (Zero) Adjustment To Bevel Pinion Mounting Dummy On Surface Plate
    G01356863Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Place zero-adjusted mounting dummy and dial gauge set on pinion dummy and take measurement between zero position and extended dial gauge measuring tip.
    NOTE:
    • Repeat turning back and force of dummy and measure distance as far as top surface of pinion dummy accurately.
    • When dial gauge measuring tip extends from 0 (zero) position, pointer turns counterclockwise.
    • Measured value may exceed 1 mm. Therefore, it is also necessary to know reading of short pointer.

    Special tool 

    (A):  09900-20606

    (B):  09926-78311

    (D):  09951-16070

    (E):  09922-77250

    Fig 4: Using Pinion Mounting Dummy To Measure Between Zero Position & Extended Dial Gauge Measuring Tip
    G01356864Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Obtain adjusting shim thickness by using measured value by dial gauge (which represents "c" in figure) in the following equation.

    Necessary shim = Dial gauge measured

    thickness "e" = value "c"

    Special tool 

    (A):  09900-20606

    (B):  09926-78311

    (C):  09922-75222

    (D):  09951-16070

    (E):  09922-77250

    (F):  09951-46010

    Fig 5: Measuring For Pinion Adjusting Shim
    G01356865Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Select adjusting shim(s) (2) closest to calculated value from among following available sizes and put it in place and then press-fit rear bearing (1).

    Available shim thickness:  1.12, 1.15, 1.18, 1.21, 1.24, 1.27, 1.30 and 0.3 mm (0.044, 0.045, 0.046, 0.048, 0.049, 0.050, 0.051 and 0.012 in.)

    Calculated value "g"

    Closest value to "e" (refer to Step 5))

    Special tools: 

    (G):  09925-18010

    (H):  09927-66010

    Fig 6: Installing Bearing & Shims
    G01356866Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. With new pinion spacer (3) inserted as shown in the figure, install front bearing (5) to differential carrier (4).
    NOTE:
    • Make sure to use new spacer for reinstallation.
    • Apply oil to bearings.
    Fig 7: Installing Front Bearing To Differential Carrier
    G01356867Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Using special tool and plastic hammer, drive oil seal (2) into differential carrier (1) till it becomes flush with carrier end. Then apply grease "A" to oil seal lip.

    "A":  Grease 99000-25010

    Special tool 

    (I):  09951-18210

    Fig 8: Driving Oil Seal Into Differential Carrier
    G01356868Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  9. While tightening flange nut gradually with special tool (J) and power wrench (4-10 magnification), set preload of pinion to specification.
    NOTE:
    • Before taking measurement with spring balance (3) or torque wrench (4), check for smooth rotation by hand.
    • Bearing preload can be measured roughly by pinion rotating angle which is due to arm weight of flange holder installed in flange.
    • Be sure to tighten gradually and carefully till specified starting torque is obtained. Turning back overtightened flange nuts should be avoided.

    Pinion bearing preload:  0.9 -1.7 N.m (9.0 - 17.0 kg-cm, 7.8 - 14.7 lb-in.)

    Spring measure reading with special tool:  18 - 34 N (1.8 - 3.4 kg, 4.0 - 7.5 lb-in.)

    Special tools 

    (C):  09922-75222

    (J):  09922-66020

    Fig 9: Measuring Bearing Preload
    G01356869Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.