wheel bolt torque SUZUKI JIMNY 2005 3.G Service User Guide

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Install pitman arm (1) to sector shaft (2) of P/S gear box (3)
with match marks “A” and “B” aligned as shown in figure and
torque to specification.
Tightening torque
Pitman arm mounting nut
(a) : 135 N·m (13.5 kg-m, 98.0 lb-ft)
Install lower shaft by the following steps.
1) Align flat part of steering gear box worm shaft (1) with bolt
hole in lower joint as shown. Then insert lower joint (2) onto
worm shaft.
2) Be sure that front wheels and steering wheel are in straight-
forward state and insert upper joint onto steering shaft.
3) Torque lower shaft joint bolt to specification.
Tightening torque
Steering shaft lower joint bolt
(a) : 25 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
Fill engine coolant to radiator.
Bleed air in P/S circuit referring to “Air Bleeding Procedure”
in this section.

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General Description
This double tube type steering column has the following three important features in addition to the steering func-
tion:
The column is energy absorbing, designed to compress in a front-end collision.
The ignition switch and lock are mounted conveniently on this column.
With the column mounted lock, the ignition and steering operations can be locked to inhibit theft of the vehi-
cle.
To insure the energy absorbing action, it is important that only the specified screws, bolts and nuts be used as
designated and that they are tightened to the specified torque.
When the column assembly is removed from the vehicle, special care must be taken in handling it. Use of a
steering wheel puller other than the one recommended in this manual or a sharp blow on the end of the steering
shaft, leaning on the assembly, or dropping the assembly could shear the plastic shear pins which maintain col-
umn length and position.
The driver air bag (inflator) module is one of the supplemental restraint (air bag) system components and is
mounted to the center of the steering wheel. During certain frontal crashes, the air bag system supplements the
restraint of the driver’s and passenger’s seat belts by deploying the air bags.
The air bag (inflator) module should be handled with care to prevent accidental deployment. When servicing, be
sure to observe all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS in this section and “Service Precautions” in Section 10B.
1. Driver air bag (inflator) module 6. Steering column upper cover 11. Steering lower shaft
2. Steering wheel 7. Steering column lower cover [A] : For vehicle with air bag system
3. Steering wheel side cap 8. Steering column assembly [B] : For vehicle without air bag system
4. Steering wheel nut 9. Steering lock assembly (ignition switch)
5. Combination switch or contact coil and com-
bination switch assembly10. Steering column hole cover

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Check air bag (inflator) module visually and if any of the following
is found, replace it with a new one.
Air bag being deployed
Trim cover (1) (pad surface) being cracked
Wire harness (3) or connector being damaged
Air bag (inflator) module being damaged or having been
exposed to strong impact (dropped)
INSTALLATION
1) Check that horn wire is connected to horn terminal securely.
2) Connect yellow connector (1) of driver air bag (inflator) mod-
ule (3) pushing connector till it is locked.
3) Install driver air bag (inflator) module to steering wheel, tak-
ing care so that no part of wire harness is caught between
them.
4) Make sure that clearance between module and steering
wheel is uniform all the way.
5) Tighten driver air bag (inflator) module mounting bolts (1) to
specified torque.
Tightening torque
Driver air bag (inflator) module mounting bolts
(a) : 9 N·m (0.9 kg-m, 6.5 lb-ft)
6) Install steering wheel side cap (2).
7) Connect negative battery cable.
8) Enable air bag system. Refer to “Enabling Air Bag System”
under “Service Precautions” in Section 10B.
Steering Wheel
2. Inflator case
CAUTION:
For vehicle with air bag system
Removal of the steering wheel allows the contact coil to
turn freely but do not turn the contact coil (on the combi-
nation switch) more than allowable number of turns
(about two and a half turns from the center position
clockwise or counterclockwise respectively), or coil will
break.

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5) Tighten steering column mounting nuts and bolts by hand
and then tighten mounting nuts (1) first, and then tighten
mounting bolts (2).
Tightening torque
Steering column mounting bolts and nuts
(a) : 14 N·m (1.4 kg-m, 10.5 lb-ft)
6) Install steering column hole cover (1).
7) Install steering wheel to steering column referring to “Steer-
ing Wheel” in this section.
Steering Column Assembly
CAUTION:
Once the steering column is removed from the vehicle,
the column is extremely susceptible to damage.
Dropping the column assembly on its end could col-
lapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic shear
pins which maintain column length.
Leaning on the column assembly could cause it to
bend or deform.
Any of the above damage could impair the column’s col-
lapsible design.
NOTE:
When servicing steering column or any column-mounted
component, remove steering wheel. But when removing
steering column simply to gain access to instrument
panel components, leave steering wheel installed on
steering column.

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4) Insert steering lower shaft (1) to steering shaft.
5) Put the steering column upper cover (3) on top of the steer-
ing column (2), if necessary and then tighten steering col-
umn mounting nuts (5) and bolts (4) by hand.
6) Tighten mounting nuts (5) first and then mounting bolts (4) to
specified torque.
Tightening torque
Steering column mounting bolts and nuts
(a) : 14 N·m (1.4 kg-m, 10.5 lb-ft)
7) Tighten steering column side joint bolt (1) first, and then
tighten steering gear box side joint bolt (2).
Tightening torque
Steering shaft joint bolts (b) : 25 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
8) If combination switch is removed, install combination switch
referring to “Combination Switch/Contact Coil and Combina-
tion Switch Assembly” in this section.
9) Connect all connectors that have been removed in
“removal”.
10) Install steering column hole cover (1).
11) If steering wheel is removed, install steering wheel referring
to “Steering Wheel” in this section.
12) If the vehicle equipped with air bag system, enable air bag
system referring to “Enabling Air Bag System” in Section
10B.
13) Connect negative battery cable.
Steering Lock Assembly (Ignition Switch)
REMOVAL
1) Remove steering column (1) referring to “Steering Column”
in this section.
2. Steering lock

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3) Make alignment marks (3) on lower shaft (2) and shaft (col-
umn side) (1) and lower shaft (2) and gear box shaft (gear
box side) (4) for a guide during reinstallation.
4) Remove lower shaft joint bolts.
5) Remove steering lower shaft.
INSTALLATION
1) Be sure that front wheels and steering wheel are in straight
forward state.
2) Insert lower shaft joint into shaft of steering column with
matching marks (3).
3) Align flat part “A” of steering gear box shaft (4) with bolt hole
“B” of lower shaft joint as shown. Then insert lower shaft joint
into steering gear box shaft (4) with matching marks (3).
4) Tighten shaft joint bolt (column side) to specified torque first
and then shaft joint bolt (gear box shaft side) to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Steering shaft joint bolts (a) : 25 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
1. Steering column assembly
2. Steering lower shaft

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6) Check steering shaft joints and shaft for any damages such
as crack, breakage, malfunction or excessive play.
If anything is found faulty, replace as lower joint assembly or
column assembly.
7) Check steering shaft for smooth rotation.
If found defective, replace as column assembly.
8) Check steering shaft and column for bend, cracks or defor-
mation.
If found defective, replace.
Tightening Torque Specifications
Required Service Material
Special Tool
Fastening partTightening torque
Nm kg-m lb-ft
Driver air bag (inflator) module bolts 9 0.9 6.5
Steering shaft nut 33 3.3 23.5
Steering column mounting bolts and nuts 14 1.4 10.5
Steering shaft joint bolts 25 2.5 18.0
Material Recommended SUZUKI product Use
Water tight sealant SEALING COMPOUND 366E
(99000-31090)To apply to steering column seal.
Lithium grease SUZUKI GREASE CE-T
(99000-25290)Contact plate
09944-36011
Steering wheel remover

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Front Shock Absorber
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Support front axle housing by using floor jack to prevent it
from lowering, refer to “When Using Floor Jack” under “Vehi-
cle Lifting Points” in Section 0A.
3) Remove shock absorber lower mounting bolt (6).
4) Remove shock absorber upper mounting lock nut (2) and
absorber nut (3). Then remove shock absorber (1).
INSTALLATION
Install removed parts in reverse order of removal proceeded, not-
ing the followings.
As shown in figure, install washer (4) and bush (5) first and
after tightening absorber nut (3) tighten lock nut (2) to speci-
fied torque.
Tightening torque
Shock absorber lock nut
(a) : 29 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21.0 lb-ft)
Install absorber lower mounting bolt (6) in proper direction as
shown in the figure and tighten it with no load applied to axle
housing.
Tightening torque
Shock absorber lower nut
(b) : 90 N·m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
Confirm front end (wheel) alignment referring to “Preliminary
Checks Prior to Adjusting Front Alignment” in Section 3A.
Coil Spring
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Disconnect stabilizer ball joint from axle housing.
3) Remove brake caliper carrier bolts and suspend caliper.
W: Wheel side
7. Lower mounting nut
CAUTION:
During removal, be careful not to damage brake flexible
hose and wheel speed sensor harness (vehicle with ABS)
and not to depress brake pedal.

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5) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts
(a) : 95 N·m (9.5 kg-m, 69.0 lb-ft)
6) Lower hoist.
7) Confirm front end (wheel) alignment, referring to “Prelimi-
nary Checks Prior to Adjusting Front Alignment” in Section
3A.
Bump Stopper and Spring Upper Seat
REMOVAL
1) Remove coil spring, refer to “Coil Spring” in this section.
2) Remove bump stopper and spring upper seat.
INSTALLATION
1) Install bump stopper (1) and spring upper seat (2).
2) Install coil spring, refer to “Coil Spring” in this section.
Wheel Hub / Bearing / Oil Seal
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Remove brake caliper carrier bolts and suspend caliper (1).
3) Remove ABS wheel sensor (if equipped with ABS).
NOTE:
Before installing bump stopper (1), apply soap water on
it.
CAUTION:
During removal, be careful not to damage brake flexible
hose and not to depress brake pedal.

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c) Install front axle shaft circlip (1) and apply thin coat of
grease to spline part of axle shaft.
“A” : Grease 99000-25010
d) Clean mating surface of air locking hub and wheel hub.
Install air locking hub assembly to wheel hub and tighten
bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Air locking hub bolts
(a) : 48 N·m (4.8 kg-m, 35.0 lb-ft)
12) Install ABS wheel sensor (if equipped with ABS).
13) Install brake disc and caliper assembly.
Tighten carrier bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake caliper carrier bolts
(a) : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
14) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts
(a) : 95 N·m (9.5 kg-m, 69.0 lb-ft)
15) Lower hoist.
16) For 4WD model:
Check air locking hub for air leakage, refer to “4WD System
Check” in this section. NOTE:
When installing circlip (1) to front axle shaft, utilize screw
hole in axle shaft to pull it out and bring large diameter
(2) of circlip at right as shown.