Loose or Noisy Wheel Hub Front or Rear – 2006-2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara

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Division:AutomotiveSection Title:Suspension
Category:TechnicalTSB 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 NAMEPART NUMBER(s)Note
2006~2007 Grand Vitara (JB627) Service Manual99500S66J00-33E

99500S66J10-33E

Please use the torque specification above when servicing the front and rear hub axle nuts.

 

PART(S) INFORMATION:

Part NumbersDescriptionQTYNotes
43401-65J02Hub Assy., Wheel1Order as needed.
43459-65J00Nut, Front Axle1Order as needed.

 

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor OperationDescriptionFailed Part NumberComplaint CodeDefect CodeLabor Time
FrontHD06R0Wheel Hub Assy. One Side43401-65J0184450.9 Hrs.
HD06R0,1Opposite Side0.5 Hrs.
RearHL07R0Wheel Hub Assy. One Side43401-65J0184451.2 Hrs.
HL07R0,1Opposite Side1.0 Hrs.

 

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