Grand Vitara LTD 2WD V6-2.5L (2001)
5. Check to ensure that there is clearance between rear wheel bearing retainer (1) and parking brake shoe lever (2). If no clearance is found, loosen
cable locking nut further to obtain clearance (3).
6. Using special tools, draw out axle shaft
NOTE: Use care not to pull brake back plate along with shaft.
CAUTION: Pull out axle shaft using care, so that upper and lower brake struts and parking cable are not caught.
Special tool
(B): 09942-15510
(C): 09943-35512
7. Rear axle shaft that was drawn out
Rear axle shaft length "L"
Left side: 711.5 mm (28.0 inch)
Right side: 757.5 mm (29.8 inch)
8. If equipped with ABS, in order to remove sensor rotor (1) from retainer ring, grind with a grinder one part "A" of the sensor rotor as illustrated till