wheel torque SUZUKI JIMNY 2005 3.G Service Owner's Manual

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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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6F1
6F2
6G
1A
6K
7A
7A1
3D
7F
8A
8A
8B
8C
8D
8E
9
10
10A
10B
SECTION 3D
FRONT SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
General Description ....................................... 3D-2
4WD Control System .................................... 3D-2
Diagnosis ........................................................ 3D-8
Diagnosis Table ........................................... 3D-8
4WD Controller and ITS Circuit Check ....... 3D-10
4WD Control System Check ...................... 3D-11
Stabilizer bar / bushing check ................ 3D-13
Shock Absorber and/or Coil Spring
Check ......................................................... 3D-14
Leading Arm / Lateral Rod / Steering
Knuckle Check ........................................... 3D-14
Leading Arm Bushing / Lateral Rod
Bushing Check ........................................... 3D-15
Kingpin / Kingpin Bearing Check ................ 3D-15
Barfield Joint Check ................................... 3D-15
Steering Knuckle Seal Check ..................... 3D-15
Wheel Disc, Nut and Bearing Check .......... 3D-16On-Vehicle Service ...................................... 3D-17
Stabilizer Bar / Bushings ............................ 3D-17
Front Shock Absorber ................................ 3D-19
Coil Spring ................................................. 3D-19
Bump Stopper and Spring Upper Seat ...... 3D-21
Wheel Hub / Bearing / Oil Seal .................. 3D-21
Steering Knuckle / Wheel Spindle.............. 3D-28
Front Axle Shaft / Oil Seal / Kingpin
Bearing Outer Race ................................... 3D-32
Steering Knuckle Seal................................ 3D-34
Lateral Rod ................................................ 3D-35
Leading Arm / Bushing............................... 3D-36
Front Axle Housing .................................... 3D-38
Tightening Torque Specifications .............. 3D-44
Required Service Material ........................... 3D-44
Special Tool .................................................. 3D-45

WARNING:
When hoisting vehicle, be sure to select the lifting point suitable for the service work referring to Sec-
tion 0A.
NOTE:
All front 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 front suspension part. Replace it with a new part or
damage to the part may result.

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Wheel Disc, Nut and Bearing Check
1) Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and cracks.
Disc in badly damaged condition must be replaced.
2) Check wheel nuts for tightness and as necessary, retighten
them to specification.
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts
(a) : 95 N·m (9.5 kg-m, 69.0 lb-ft)
3) Check wheel bearing for wear. After retightening lock nut to
specified torque, apply dial gauge to wheel hub center and
measure thrust play.
Wheel bearing thrust play limit
: 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
When measurement exceeds limit, replace bearing.
4) By rotating wheel actually, check wheel bearing for noise and
smooth rotation. If defective, replace bearing.

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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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5) Apply lithium grease to lip portion and hollow of oil seal (1).
“A” : Grease 99000-25010
6) Install sensor rotor (3) as shown (if equipped with ABS).
7) Apply lithium grease inside wheel bearing thin.
“A” : Grease 99000-25010
8) Install wheel hub complete with bearings and oil seal onto
front wheel spindle.
9) Install bearing washer.
10) Tighten wheel bearing lock nut to specified torque while turn-
ing wheel hub by hand.
Special tool
(A) : 09944-77020 (For 4WD)
(A) : 09951-16050 (For 2WD)
Tightening torque
Wheel bearing lock nut
(a) : 220 N·m (22.0 kg-m, 160 lb-ft)
11) Install hub cap (for 2WD model) or air locking hub assembly
(for 4WD model) as follows. NOTE:
Amount of grease applied to hollow in oil seal (1) should
be more than 60% of its vacant space.
2. Wheel hub
NOTE:
Pipe (2) used here should have inner diameter of
90 mm (3.55 in.) – 96 mm (3.77 in.) and its outside
should not contact teeth of sensor rotor (3).
Use care not to insert wheel hub (4) diagonally.
1. Steel plate
5. Hydraulic press

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For 2WD model:
a) Using lock plate (1), lock bearing lock nut. If lock screw hole
is not aligned with screw hole in lock nut, turn lock nut in
tightening direction till they align.
Tightening torque
Wheel bearing lock washer screw
(a) : 1.5 N·m (0.15 kg-m, 1.0 lb-ft)
b) Remove grease, old sealant and dusts from mating sur-
faces of hub cap (1) and wheel hub (2) to clean, apply
water tight sealant to hub cap mating surface evenly, and
install hub cap (1) to wheel hub (2).
“A” : Sealant 99000-31090
For 4WD model:
a) Caulk front wheel bearing lock nut at groove of spindle.
b) Apply lithium grease thinly to both surface, all around of
front spindle thrust washer (1).
“A” : Grease 99000-25010
NOTE:
When installing hub cap (1), hammer lightly several
locations on the collar of cap until collar comes closely
into contact with wheel hub (2).
If fitting part of cap is deformed or damaged or if it is
fitted loosely, replace with new one.