Grand Vitara 4WD V6-2.5L (2003)
8. Install propeller shaft and tighten nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Propeller shaft nut (a): 50 Nm (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 ft. lbs.)
9. Remove floor jack from axle housing and connect breather hose onto axle housing and clamp it securely.
10. Connect brake pipes onto axle housing and clamp them securely.
11. Connect brake flexible hose to bracket on axle housing and secure it with E-ring.
12. Install LSPV stay to axle housing, tighten LSPV stay bolt to specified torque.
13. Adjust LSPV.
Tightening torque
LSPV stay bolt (a): 23 Nm (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 ft. lbs.)
14. Connect brake pipe to brake flexible hose and tighten brake pipe flare nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nut (b): 16 Nm (1.6 kg-m, 11.5 ft. lbs.)
15. Clean mating surface of axle housing (1) (right and left) and brake back plate, then apply sealant "A" as shown in the figure.
"A": Sealant 99000-31110
