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rear wheel bearing retaining nut? I decided to check one side out
at 20,000mi. The factory uses a clear, nearly colorless grease.
It was just beginning to dry a bit at the edges and I figure it would have
been OK to about 40-50K. The bearing is a little different than
conventional being a double ball (fairly hefty) using no adjustment
by virtue of the premeasured cone spacing.
-03SX
Why the SX is axed while the sedan sticks around is a mystery. The story discussed Suzuki's reluctance to market the car v. the Daewoos.
BTW, the local Suzuki dealer just sold (or traded to another dealer) the last 05 Aerio they had. Don't know if any more 05s are coming, so perhaps it is an 06 or maybe the Reno. I can't buy for at least another month, so the 06s should be here by then anyway.
After the spindle nut is off, many of the other wheel components that don't have to be screwed off or disconnected have to be pulled off (disassembly), or pushed on (re-assembly), using special tools and a hydraulic press.
The torque range you quote sounds reasonable, however the remaining procedure sounds
more like a front spindle description. The back brakes can be accessed by only removing
the drum, leaving the bearing in place. -But if you want to remove the bearing for
insp/grease you will have to punch the little dimple in the nut back to round and
spin it off with an impact wrench. Observing the original location on the nut, approximately
100 ft/lbs will be adequate for replacement. Those are not "permanently" lubed bearings
like those (supposedly) on the front wheels. I'm a fixer, not a washer and waxer.
It looks like I read too many pages ahead, the hydraulic press & such comes into play with a different bearing behind the drum brake on the 4wd models, I believe.
I'm sleepy. Time for bed.
Just an extra 100 lbs to drag around with little benefit
and poorer gas mileage. Like a yuppie buying a camera
with "more features" or phones for which the original
function has been forgotten.
I don't normally drive aggressively -- cruise at 60mph max., and mild acceleration (auto-shifting approx.3krpm). However, traffic situations may require driving "out of the envelope" from time to time, and it's good to have the AWD's lateral-responsiveness and acceleration when needed.
When I called the dealer to request a replacement they knew EXACTLY what part I was talking about (as if they've dealt with this particular obscure little part before). In fact, there was a woman there ordering the exact same part the day I was ordering it.
This got me to thinking... is this happening to a LOT of people? If so, shouldn't this be a recall to get replaced? I don't like the idea of paying to replace a part that wasn't designed very well. Who ever heard of a bumper having a snap-on piece? Especially a piece likely to get loosened should one scrape a curb or parking lot divider while parking?
If this is happening to a lot of Aerio owners I'd like to figure out how to pursue getting Suzuki to recall/replace the part.
I'd appreciate feedback.
I CANNOT FIND THE SUBWOOFER THAT I AM SUPPOSED TO BE ABLE TO ADJUST. WHERE SHOULD I LOOK??
MY VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED WITHOUT A CHROME TAIL PIPE TIP THAT IS SHOWN IN EVERY PHOTO FROM SUZUKI THAT SHOWS THE REAR END OF THE SX FOR 2006.
ON PAGE 14-3 OF MY OWNERS MANUAL IT HAS A LIST OF LIGHTBULBS USED ON THIS VEHICLE. ONLY 5 LIGHTBULBS ARE LISTED....IT SHOWS 2 DIFFERENT RATINGS FOR FOGLIGHTS..TYPE A AND TYPE B...HOW CAN I TELL WHICH ONES THIS VEHICLE HAS?
MY VEHICLE WAS SUPPLIED WITHOUT ANY BRACKET OR HARDWARE TO INSTALL A FRONT LICENSE PLATE...IS THIS NORMAL.
MY DEALER JUST DOUBLE TALKS EVERY TIME AN ISSUE ARISES AND THE SUZUKI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ISN`T A WHOLE LOT BETTER. ALSO: WHEN I FLIP UP MY REAR SEAT CUSHIONS TO DROP THE BACK OF THE BACK SEAT DOWN, I NOTICED A VERY SHORT STRAP WITH A BUCKLE ON THE END TUCKED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT CUSHION.
I SEARCHED MY MANUAL BUT MUST HAVE MISSED THAT PAGE. WHAT IS THE STRAP FOR?
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR ANY INPUT. :confuse:
SLICK10 IN PENNSYLVANIA
The strap: The strap holds the bottom of the flipped-over rear seat to the back of the flipped-down seat back There's a screw ringed by a plastic part on the flipped-down seat back directly in line of the strap's anchor. Keeps the re-positioned seat from doing any unexpected movement during travel, although I've never experienced any real trouble during the times I've "forgotten" to use the strap.
The subwoofer: pop in your favorite CD, pump up the bass, change the balance. After locating the speakers, get some tools to make your adjustments.
Sorry, I don't have an answer for your other questions.
-d
I pulled a 2005 accessories brochure for the Aerio while I was at the dealer the other day. The company is selling a screw-in center armrest/storage bin for the car, part 99000-990YC-703 if you're interested.
for the information.
I will check on that.
I did see a listing for an Armrest for the 2004 model,
but they redesigned the interior for 2005, changing from Digital Guage to Normal Analog Gauges
and they also improved and enlarge the Center Console area.
SO the armrest from a 2004 will not fit on a 2005,
but I will check on that.
P.S. The subwoofer is underneath the Driver's Seat
2. Have the dealer warranty the missing chrome tailpipe end. You should get another one installed for free.
3. Fog lights not sure. I believe there is only one type and the owners manual is in error listing 2.
4. Using the license plate as a template, drill 2 small holes in the plastic bumper and mount the plate with some large head, course thread pitch wood screws. Try to milk your dealer for a set. They should have some.
5. The teather behind the seat is for Child seats that attach to that strap.
If you have problems with the Dealer warranting the parts call Suzuki in Calif and ask for Auto Customer service.
They will make sure you are taken care of.
There is a small plastic covering that you have to remove. I am going from memory but I think there are 2 10mm bolts you have to remove and then the covering should drop right off. It should not take anymore than a couple of minutes to remove the access cover. The oil filter is really easy to access after the cover is removed.
Happy motoring
Best of luck and happy motoring.
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I had bought a 2005 Hyundai Elantra GT in January of this year and was driving both cars. So I decided I didn't need both cars so I sold the Aerio SX in June. It was just I wanted to lower my insurance a little and not have 2 car payments.
Happy motoring.
Why? The original filter has way more than the required capacity and can be
bought from the dealer for a measly $15.00 However, I DO suggest putting a
disc of chicken wire (1/4" squares) at the air inlet to keep mice from trying to
burrow in to the filter. -happened to me.