Grand Vitara 2WD V6-2.7L (2006)
Differential Output Shaft Bearing: Recalls
Recall - Rear Differential Bearing Retainer
Section: Driveline/Axle/Differential
TSB No. TS 05 12065
Division: Automotive
Category: Technical
SUBJECT: RECALL CAMPAIGN "HT" DIFFERENTIAL BEARING RETAINER
REPLACEMENT
MODEL(S): GRAND VITARA
YEAR: 2006
AFFECTED VIN(S): SEE SELLING DEALER AND AFFECTED VEHICLE VIN LIST ON
PAGE 10
CONDITION: A crack may be present on the left side bearing retainer of the rear differential assembly.
CAUSE: Manufacturing defect.
CORRECTION: Please replace the left rear bearing retainer housing according to the attached instructions on vehicles with VIN numbers from the
attached VIN list. Use the attached instructions for replacement.
WARRANTY: Please refer to the Campaign Bulletin SC-31 for claim submission instructions and labor times.
PART(S) INFORMATION:
REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
1. With the vehicle securely raised on a lift, drain the rear differential fluid. Use a 3/8" ratchet to remove the drain plug.
2. Use a 14mm wrench to remove the left side frame stiffener bolts and stiffener.
3. Mark the C.V. joint to flange mounting position. Remove the C.V. joint mounting
nuts.
NOTE:
There are four flange nuts on the automatic transmission models and six nuts on the manual transmission models.
4. Remove the C.V. joint from the differential flange by pushing the joint away from the flange and twisting enough to disengage the studs. Then slide
the joint down and away from the flange.
5. Allow the C.V. axle to hang as shown.
6. Slip a pry bar carefully between the flange and the retainer and slowly pry the flange out. You will feel the clip disengage then you will feel the
bearing disengage. Pry a little at a time on each side of the flange by switching the pry bar from one side to the other.
7. Remove the left rear differential mounting bolt and discard. (The bolt is held in by thread lock compound and it may be difficult to turn.)
8. Remove the five bearing retainer mounting bolts.
9. Use a pry bar in the indicated location to pry the bearing retainer away from the differential housing. The bearing retainer will pivot on the left rear
differential mount.
10. Carefully clean the old silicone sealant off of the mounting area.
11. Apply a 1/16th inch bead of sealant 9900031260 (SUZUKI Bond No.1217G) or equivalent RTV type sealant in the area indicated.
12. Install the new retainer by first engaging the index as shown. Then, apply pressure on the retainer toward the mounting bushing. Finally, seat the
retainer against the differential.
13. Thread in the mounting bolts but do not tighten them down.
