Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara, and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage oil seals and boots when installing drive shaft.
- Do not hit joint boot with hammer.
Inserting joint only by hands is allowed.
- Make sure that differential side joint is inserted fully and its snap ring is seated as it was.
Install drive shaft assembly by reversing removal procedure and noting the following points.
- Tighten each bolts and nuts to the specified torque referring to FRONT DRIVE SHAFT COMPONENTS:FRONT and FRONT SUSPENSION CONSTRUCTION .