Vitara JLS (2Dr) 2WD L4-2.0L (2001)
4. Insert pinion shaft into lower shaft assembly lower joint (2) with slit (1) of lower joint, marks (4) on pinion shaft (5) and gear case (6) aligned. And
then install lower shaft assembly lower joint bolt (3) to lower shaft assembly lower joint (2). Tighten it to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Lower shaft assembly lower joint bolt (a): 25 Nm (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 ft. lbs.)
5. Install steering shaft joint (2) to steering shaft (1).
NOTE: Be sure that front wheels and steering wheel are in straight-ahead position.
6. Install shaft joint bolt (column side) (2) to shaft joint (1). Tighten shaft joint bolt (column side) (2) to specified torque first and then shaft joint bolt
(shaft lower assembly side) (3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Steering shaft joint bolt (b): 25 Nm (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 ft. lbs.)