wheel SUZUKI JIMNY 2005 3.G Service Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine REAR SUSPENSION 3E-1
6F1
6F2
6G
1A
6K
7A
7A1
7B1
3E
8A
8B
8A
8B
8C
8D
8E
9
10
10A
10B
SECTION 3E
REAR SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
General Description ....................................... 3E-2
Diagnosis ........................................................ 3E-3
Diagnosis Table ........................................... 3E-3
Rear Shock Absorber Check ........................ 3E-3
Trailing Arm, Lateral Rod, Axle Housing
and Coil Spring Check ................................. 3E-3
Trailing Arm and Lateral Rod Bush Check ... 3E-3
Rear Suspension Fasteners ......................... 3E-4
Bearing Retainer and Axle Shaft Oil Seal
Check ........................................................... 3E-4
Bump Stopper and Spring Rubber Seat
Check ........................................................... 3E-4
Wheel Disc, Nut and Bearing Check ............ 3E-4On-Vehicle Service ........................................ 3E-5
Rear Shock Absorber................................... 3E-5
Coil Spring ................................................... 3E-6
Bump Stopper .............................................. 3E-9
Lateral Rod .................................................. 3E-9
Trailing Arm / Bushing................................ 3E-10
Rear Axle Shaft and Wheel Bearing .......... 3E-12
Rear Axle Shaft Inner Oil Seal ................... 3E-17
Rear Axle Housing ..................................... 3E-18
Tightening Torque Specifications .............. 3E-22
Required Service Materials ......................... 3E-22
Special Tools ................................................ 3E-23

WARNING:
When hoisting vehicle, be sure to select the lifting point suitable for the service work referring to Sec-
tion 0A.
NOTE:
All suspension fasteners are an important attaching part in that it could affect the performance of
vital parts and systems, and/or could result in major repair expense. They must be replaced with
one of the same part number or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not
use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as speci-
fied during reassembly to assure proper retention of this part.
Never attempt to heat, quench or straighten any suspension part. Replace it with a new part, or
damage to the part may result.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3E-2 REAR SUSPENSION
General Description
1. Rear axle housing 4. Bearing oil seal 7. Brake drum 10. Bump stopper
2. Rear wheel bearing 5. Oil seal protector 8. Rear axle shaft 11. Coil spring
3. Bearing retainer ring 6. Lateral rod 9. Shock absorber 12. Trailing arm

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3E-4 REAR SUSPENSION
Rear Suspension Fasteners
Check each bolt and nut fastening suspension parts for tightness.
Tighten loose one, if any, to specified torque, referring to “Tighten-
ing Torque Specifications” of this section.
Bearing Retainer and Axle Shaft Oil Seal
Check
When brake drum has been removed, check inside of brake
drum for gear oil leakage.
Also, check backside of brake back plate for oil leakage.If oil
leakage is found, replace defective oil seal.
Whenever it is possible to check oil seal during disassembly,
check its lip for wear.
If oil leakage or worn lip is found, replace defective oil seal.
Bump Stopper and Spring Rubber Seat Check
Inspect for wear and breakage. If found defective, replace.
Wheel Disc, Nut and Bearing Check
Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and cracks. A
disc in badly damaged condition must be replaced.
Check wheel hub nuts for tightness and, as necessary,
retighten to specification.
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts
(a) : 95 N·m (9.5 kg-m, 69.0 lb-ft)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine REAR SUSPENSION 3E-5
Check wheel bearings for wear. When measuring thrust
play, apply a dial gauge to axle shaft center after removing
wheel center cap from wheel disc.
When measurement exceeds limit, replace bearing.
Rear wheel bearing thrust play limit
: 0.8 mm (0.03 in.)
By rotating wheel actually, check wheel bearing for noise and
smooth rotation. If it is defective, replace bearing.
On-Vehicle Service
Rear Shock Absorber
The shock absorber is non-adjustable, non-refillable, and cannot be disassembled. The only service the shock
absorber requires is replacement when it has lost its resistance, is damaged, or leaking fluid.
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Support rear axle housing (1) by using floor jack (2) to pre-
vent it from lowering.
WARNING:
When discarding shock absorber, be sure to refer to instructions in “Rear Shock Absorber Check” in
this section for proper procedure as it is gas sealed type.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3E-6 REAR SUSPENSION
3) Remove upper mounting bolt (2).
4) Remove lower mounting bolt (3).
5) Remove shock absorber (1).
INSTALLATION
1) Install shock absorber (1), refer to figure for proper installing
direction of bush and washer (2).
Tighten bolts (3) temporarily by hand.
2) Remove floor jack.
3) Lower hoist.
4) Tighten shock absorber bolts (3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Shock absorber upper and lower bolts
(a) : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
Coil Spring
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Support rear axle housing (1) by using floor jack (2).
3) Remove brake flexible hose E-ring (2).
NOTE:
Tighten lower bolt with vehicle off hoist and in non-
loaded condition.
1. Brake flexible hose

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3E-8 REAR SUSPENSION
INSTALLATION
1) Install spring rubber seat (1).
2) Install coil spring (2) on spring seat (1) of axle housing and
then raise axle housing.
3) Install shock absorber lower mounting bolt.
Tighten bolt temporarily by hand.
4) Install brake flexible hose E-ring.
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 and tighten absorber lower bolt (2) to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Shock absorber lower bolt
(a) : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft) NOTE:
Before installing spring rubber seat (1), apply soap water
on it.
NOTE:
Upper and lower diameters of coil spring (2) are differ-
ent.
Bring larger diameter end at bottom and set its open
end in place on spring seat (1).
When seating coil spring (2), mate spring end with
stepped part (3) of rear axle spring seat (1) as shown.
A : Upper side (small dia.)
B : Lower side (large dia.)
NOTE:
For tightening of lower bolt (2), refer to NOTE given under
“Shock Absorber” in this section.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine REAR SUSPENSION 3E-9
Bump Stopper
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Remove wheel.
3) Remove bump stopper (1) by using special tool.
Special tool
(A) : 09941-66010
INSTALLATION
1) Tighten bump stopper (1) to specified torque by using spe-
cial tool.
Special tool
(A) : 09941-66010
Tightening torque
Bump stopper
(a) : 50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
2) 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)
3) Lower hoist.
Lateral Rod
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Remove lateral rod mounting bolt (2) and nut (3).
3) Remove lateral rod (1).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3E-10 REAR SUSPENSION
INSTALLATION
1) Install lateral rod to vehicle body and rear axle housing.
Tighten bolt and nut temporarily by hand.
2) Lower hoist and with vehicle in non-loaded condition, tighten
lateral rod bolt and nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Lateral rod bolt and nut
(a) : 90 N·m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
Trailing Arm / Bushing
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Support rear axle housing (1) by using floor jack (2).
3) Disconnect parking brake cable clamp (1) from trailing arm.
4) Disconnect wheel speed sensor harness clamps (2) from
trailing arm (if equipped with ABS).
5) Remove trailing arm mounting bolts.
6) Remove trailing arm (1).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3E-12 REAR SUSPENSION
Install bushings so that either face of bushing are aligned
with housing edge of leading arm, also the length between
the aligned side end of bushing and trailing arm (1) are
within specification below.
Specification for trailing arm bushing protrusion
“a” : 8.5 – 10.5 mm (0.33 – 0.41 in.)
“b” : 6.0 – 9.0 mm (0.24 – 0.35 in.)
2) Install trailing arm (1) to vehicle body and rear axle housing,
referring to figure for proper installing direction of bolts.
3) Remove floor jack.
4) Connect wheel speed sensor harness clamps to trailing arm
(if equipped with ABS).
5) Connect parking brake cable clamp to trailing arm.
6) Lower hoist and with vehicle in non-loaded condition, tighten
trailing arm nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Trailing arm nuts
(a) : 90 N·m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
Rear Axle Shaft and Wheel Bearing
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Remove rear brake drum and disconnect parking brake
cable from brake back plate. For details, refer to “Brake back
plate” in Section 5.
3) Drain gear oil from rear axle housing by loosening drain plug.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine REAR SUSPENSION 3E-13
4) Remove wheel speed sensor (4) from rear axle housing (if
equipped with ABS).
5) Disconnect brake pipe(s) (2) from wheel cylinder and put
wheel cylinder bleeder plug cap (1) onto pipe to prevent fluid
from spilling.
6) Remove brake back plate nuts (3) from axle housing.
7) Using special tools indicated, draw out axle shaft with brake
back plate.
Special tool
(A) : 09942-15510
(B) : 09943-35511 or 09943-35512
8) If equipped with ABS, in order to remove sensor rotor from
retainer ring, grind with a grinder one part of the sensor rotor
as illustrated till it becomes thin.
9) Break with a chisel the thin ground sensor rotor, and it can
be removed (if equipped with ABS). CAUTION:
Do not pull wire harness or twist more than necessary
when removing rear wheel speed sensor (4).
Do not cause damage to surface of rear wheel speed
sensor (4) or pole piece and do not allow dust, etc. to
enter its installation hole.