Rear Differential Assembly Removal and Installation: Remounting

Reverse dismounting procedure for remounting noting the following points.

• Install propeller shaft (1) to companion flange (2) aligning match marks (3).
• Tighten each bolt to specified torque.

  Tightening torque 

  Differential front mounting bracket bolts a: 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft) 

  Differential front mounting bracket bolts b: 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft) 

  Propeller shaft flange bolts c: 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft) 

  Rear control rod outer bolts d: 90 N.m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft) 

  Rear trailing rod rear bolts e: 90 N.m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft) 

  Parking cable wire mounting bolts f: 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft) 

  Rear drive shaft nuts: 175 N.m (17.5 kg-m, 126.5 lb-ft) 

  Wheel nuts: 85 N.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft) 

  Fig 1: Installing Propeller Shaft To Companion Flange

  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
• Pour hypoid gear oil as specified referring to REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL CHANGE .