Grand Vitara 4WD V6-2.5L (2003)
16. Apply grease "A" to axle shaft inner oil seal lip as shown in the figure.
"A": Grease 99000-25010
17. Apply sealant "B" to mating surface of bearing retainer (1) with brake back plate.
NOTE: Make sure to remove old sealant before applying it a new.
"B": Sealant 99000-31110
18. Install rear axle shaft to rear axle housing and tighten bearing retainer nuts to specified torque.
NOTE: When installing rear axle shaft, be careful not to cause damage to oil seal lip in axle housing.
Tightening torque
Bearing retainer nut (a): 23 Nm (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 ft. lbs.)
