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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2013SX4 CROSSOVER, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 28 (DRIVE SHAFT / AXLE)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONFRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT (AWD)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT Trans

Removal Procedure

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the front tire and wheel. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
    Fig 1: Inserting Brass Drift In Brake Rotor Cooling Fins
    G04842785Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Insert a brass drift or equivalent in the brake rotor cooling fins and the brake caliper mounting bracket to prevent the wheel drive shaft from turning.
  4. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut.
  5. Remove the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to RACK AND PINION OUTER TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT .
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 2: Removing Wheel Drive Shaft From Wheel Bearing/Hub
    G04842786Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Using the J 21579, remove the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing/hub.
  8. Remove the J 21579 from the steering knuckle.
  9. Remove the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
  10. Assemble the J 45341 and the J 2619-01.
    Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Drive Shaft
    G04842787Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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