service SUZUKI JIMNY 2005 3.G Service Repair Manual

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On-Vehicle Service
Stabilizer Bar / Bushings
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Remove front bumper.
3) Disconnect stabilizer ball joints (right & left) (1) from front
axle housing (2).
4) Remove stabilizer bar mount bush bracket bolts (1).
5) Remove stabilizer bar with its ball joint.
6) Disconnect stabilizer ball joints (right & left) from its bar.
INSTALLATION
1) Connect stabilizer ball joints (right & left) to its bar.

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4) Install axle shaft (2) to front axle housing (1) (for 4WD).
5) Install knuckle to front axle housing. For details, refer to
“Steering Knuckle / Wheel Spindle” in this section.
6) Refill front axle (differential) housing with new specified gear
oil (for 4WD). Refer to “Maintenance Service” in Section 7E
for refill.
7) After servicing, check that no oil leakage exists.
Steering Knuckle Seal
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Remove knuckle seal cover bolts and seal cover (1).
3) Cut oil seal in place with scissors or knife, and take it off.
INSTALLATION
1) Cut replacement oil seal at one place with scissors or a
knife.

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17) Tighten lateral rod (1) mounting 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)
18) Tighten right and left shock absorber lower mounting nuts
and leading arm mounting nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Shock absorber lower nuts and leading arm nuts
(a) : 90 N·m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
19) Refill front axle (differential) housing with new specified gear
oil. Refer to “Maintenance Service” in Section 7E for refill.
20) Confirm front end (wheel) alignment referring to “Preliminary
Checks Prior to Adjusting Front Alignment” in Section 3A. NOTE:
When tightening bolt and nut, be sure that vehicle is off
hoist and in non loaded condition.
NOTE:
When tightening these nuts, be sure that vehicle is off
hoist and in non loaded condition.
1. Shock absorber
2. Leading arm

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Tightening Torque Specifications
Required Service Material
Fastening partTightening torque
Nm kg-m lb-ft
Stabilizer mount bracket bolt 20 2.0 14.5
Stabilizer ball joint nut 50 5.0 36.5
Shock absorber lock nut 29 2.9 21.0
Shock absorber lower nut 90 9.0 65.0
Brake caliper carrier bolt 85 8.5 61.5
Wheel bearing lock nut 220 22.0 160.0
Wheel bearing lock washer screw 1.5 0.15 1.0
Air locking hub bolt 48 4.8 35.0
Wheel spindle bolt 50 5.0 36.5
Kingpin bolt 25 2.5 18.0
Knuckle seal cover bolt 10 1.0 7.5
Tie-rod end nut
43 4.3 31.5
Drag-rod end nut (Knuckle side)
Lateral rod bolt and nut
90 9.0 65.0
Leading arm nut
Front differential carrier bolt 23 2.3 17.0
Front propeller shaft flange bolt 50 5.0 36.5
Wheel nut 95 9.5 69.0
Vacuum pipe clamp bolt 5.5 0.55 4.0
MaterialRecommended SUZUKI product
(Part Number)Use
Lithium grease SUZUKI SUPER GREASE (A)
(99000-25010)Knuckle seal / axle shaft oil seal
Recess of wheel spindles
Wheel hub oil seal
Wheel bearing
Spindle thrust washer
Spindle bush (inside and flange
part)
Spindle oil seal
SUZUKI SUPER GREASE (C)
(99000-25030)Kingpin bearing
Axle shaft joint (for 4WD)
Sealant SUZUKI BOND NO. 1215
(99000-31110)Mating surfaces of wheel spindle
and knuckle
Mating surface of differential carrier
and axle housing
Sealing compound SUZUKI SEALING COMPOUND
366E
(99000-31090)Mating surface of wheel spindle and
knuckle
Kingpin
Mating surfaces of hub cap and
wheel hub

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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.

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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.

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7) Install rear axle shaft to rear axle housing (2) and tighten
brake back plate nuts (4) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake back plate nuts
(a) : 23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
8) Connect brake pipe (3) to wheel cylinder and tighten brake
pipe flare nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nut
(b) : 16 N·m (1.6 kg-m, 11.5 lb-ft)
9) Tighten wheel speed sensor bolt to specified torque (if
equipped with ABS).
Tightening torque
Wheel speed sensor bolt
(c) : 10 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
10) Install parking brake cable (3) to brake back plate (1).
11) Install brake shoes, referring to “Brake Shoe” in Section 5.
12) Install brake drum. Refer to “Rear Brake Drum” in Section 5.
13) Refill differential housing with new specified gear oil. Refer to
“Maintenance Service” in Section 7E for refill.
14) Fill reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake system. (For
bleeding operation, refer to “Bleeding Brakes” in Section 5.)
15) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts
(a) : 95 N·m (9.5 kg-m, 69.5 lb-ft) NOTE:
When installing rear axle shaft, be careful not to cause
damage to oil seal lip in axle housing (2).
1. Wheel speed sensor
2. Cable stopper ring

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Tightening Torque Specifications
Required Service Materials
Fastening portionTightening torque
Nm kg-m lb-ft
Shock absorber upper and lower bolt 85 8.5 61.5
Bump stopper 50 5.0 36.5
Lateral rod bolt and nut
90 9.0 65.0
Trailing arm nut (Front and Rear)
Brake back plate nut 23 2.3 17.0
Brake pipe flare nut 16 1.6 11.5
Rear differential carrier bolt 23 2.3 17.0
Rear propeller shaft bolt (Differential case side) 50 5.0 36.5
Rear propeller shaft bolt (Shaft No.3 transfer case side) 33 3.3 24.0
Wheel nut 95 9.5 69.0
Wheel speed sensor bolt and harness clamp bolt 10 1.0 7.5
MaterialRecommended SUZUKI product
(Part Number)Use
Lithium greaseSUZUKI SUPER GREASE A
(99000-25010)Oil seal lip
SealantSUZUKI BOND NO. 1215
(99000-31110)Joint seam of differential carrier and
axle housing
Water tight sealantSEALING COMPOUND 366E
(99000-31090)To apply to mating surfaces of brake
back plate and rear axle.
Gear oilFor gear oil information, refer to “Mainte-
nance Service” in Section 7E of this manual.Differential gear
(Rear axle housing)

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6F1
6F2
6G
3F
8A
8B
8C
8B
8C
8D
8E
9
10
10A
10B
SECTION 3F
WHEELS AND TIRES
CONTENTS
General Description ........................................ 3F-2
Tires .............................................................. 3F-2
Wheels .......................................................... 3F-2
Replacement Tires ........................................ 3F-2
Replacement Wheels ................................ 3F-3
How To Measure Wheel Runout ............... 3F-3
Metric Lug Nuts and Wheel Studs ............. 3F-3
Diagnosis ......................................................... 3F-4
Diagnosis Table ............................................ 3F-4
Balancing Wheels ......................................... 3F-4
General Balance Procedure .......................... 3F-4
Off-vehicle balancing ................................. 3F-4
On-vehicle balancing ................................. 3F-4
Maintenance and Minor Adjustments ........... 3F-6Wheel and Tire.............................................. 3F-6
Studs ......................................................... 3F-6
Matched tires and wheels
(For vehicle equipped with steel
wheels) ...................................................... 3F-6
Inflation of Tires ............................................ 3F-6
Tire placard ............................................... 3F-7
Tire rotation ............................................... 3F-7
On-Vehicle Service ......................................... 3F-8
Wheel ............................................................ 3F-8
Tire ................................................................ 3F-9
Mounting and demounting......................... 3F-9
Repair........................................................ 3F-9

NOTE:
All wheel fasteners are important attaching parts in that they 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 replace-
ment part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reas-
sembly to assure proper retention of all parts.
There is to be no welding as it may result in extensive damage and weakening of the metal.

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On-Vehicle Service
Wheel
REMOVAL
1) Loosen wheel nuts by approximately 180° (half a rotation).
2) Hoist vehicle.
3) Remove wheel.
INSTALLATION
Wheel nuts must be tightened in sequence and to proper torque
to avoid bending wheel or brake drum or disc as shown.
Tightening order
: “A”–“B”–“C”–“D”–“E”
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts
(a) : 95 N·m (9.5 kg-m, 69.0 lb-ft) CAUTION:
Never use heat to loosen tight wheel because application
of heat to wheel can shorten life of wheel and damage
wheel bearings.
NOTE:
Before installing wheels, remove any build-up of corro-
sion on wheel mounting surface and brake drum or disc
mounting surface by scraping and wire brushing. Install-
ing wheels without good metal-to-metal contact at
mounting surfaces can cause wheel nuts to loosen,
which can later allow wheel to come off while vehicle is
moving.