Vitara JLS (4Dr) 2WD L4-2.0L (2000)
Universal Joint: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Hoist vehicle.
2. Drain transfer oil only when servicing front propeller shaft.
3. Before removing propeller shaft, give match marks on joint flange and propeller shaft as shown.
4. Remove propeller shaft.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Using special tool(A), remove 2 circlips.
Special Tool
(A): 09900-06108
2. Using special tool(B), push spider bearing race out 3 - 4 mm (0.12 - 0.16 inch) from shaft yoke race.
NOTE: Before pushing it out, apply penetrate lubricant between bearing race and yoke race.
Special Tool
(B): 09926-4801 0
Length "a": 3 - 4 mm (0.12 - 0.16 inch)