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Differential Case Assembly

  1. Install differential gears (3), free axle hub (4) and thrust washers (2) to differential left case (7).
  2. Install differential left case to differential right case (1) and tighten screws (8).
    Fig 1: Installing Differential Gears, Free Axle Hub And Thrust Washers To Differential Left Case
    G04098757Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Put bevel gear (1) on differential case (2) and fasten them with bevel gear bolts (3) by tightening them to specified torque. Use thread lock cement for bevel gear bolts (3).
    CAUTION: Use of any other bolts than that specified is prohibited.

    "A": Thread lock cement 99000-32020 

    Tightening torque 

    Drive bevel gear bolt (a): 85 N.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft) 

    Fig 2: Installing Bevel Gear On Differential Case
    G04098758Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Press-fit differential side bearing (1) with special tool and hydraulic press.

    Special tool 

    (G): 09944-66020 

    Fig 3: Pressing-Fit Differential Side Bearing
    G04098759Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Install axle lock actuator (1) to differential case (2) temporarily.
    NOTE: Note that installing direction is as shown in the figure.
    Fig 4: Installing Axle Lock Actuator To Differential Case
    G04098760Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Hold bearing press-fitted in Step 4) with holder (special tool (H)) and press-fit side bearing on the other side.
    NOTE: Be sure to use bearing holder (special tool (H)) for the purpose of protecting lower bearing.

    Special tool 

    (G): 09944-66020 

    (H): 09951-16060 

    Fig 5: Pressing-Fit Side Bearing On Other Side
    G04098761Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.