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Division: | Automotive | Section Title: | Suspension |
Category: | Technical | TSB No. | TS 03 12117 |
SUBJECT: | LOOSE OR NOISY WHEEL HUB FRONT OR REAR |
MODEL(S): | GRAND VITARA (JB627) |
YEAR: | 2006~2007 |
AFFECTED VIN(S): | ~MAY 31, 2007 |
~JS3TE944074205497 | |
~JS3TE941474203824 | |
~JS3TE947674202355 | |
~JS3TD944074204191 | |
~JS3TD941774205344 | |
~JS3TD947374205135 | |
CONDITION: | Noise coming from wheel hub area while driving or looseness of wheel hub. |
CAUSE: | The axle shaft nut may loosen due to play between the inside spline of the wheel hub and axle shaft assembly. |
CORRECTION: | A new part number is now available in which the spline dimension for the wheel hub has been modified. Also the torque for the axle nut is changed from 200 Nm (148lb-ft) to 220 Nm (162 lb-ft). Follow the appropriate service manual procedure to replace the affected hub as needed with the updated part. Secure the axle with a new nut using the torque specification of 220 Nm (162 lb-ft). |
AFFECTED SERVICE MANUAL(S):
MANUAL NAME | PART NUMBER(s) | Note |
---|---|---|
2006~2007 Grand Vitara (JB627) Service Manual | 99500S66J00-33E
99500S66J10-33E | Please use the torque specification above when servicing the front and rear hub axle nuts. |
PART(S) INFORMATION:
Part Numbers | Description | QTY | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
43401-65J02 | Hub Assy., Wheel | 1 | Order as needed. | |
43459-65J00 | Nut, Front Axle | 1 | Order as needed. |
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Labor Operation | Description | Failed Part Number | Complaint Code | Defect Code | Labor Time | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Front | HD06R0 | Wheel Hub Assy. One Side | 43401-65J01 | 84 | 45 | 0.9 Hrs. |
HD06R0,1 | Opposite Side | 0.5 Hrs. | ||||
Rear | HL07R0 | Wheel Hub Assy. One Side | 43401-65J01 | 84 | 45 | 1.2 Hrs. |
HL07R0,1 | Opposite Side | 1.0 Hrs. |