king SUZUKI JIMNY 2005 3.G Service Repair Manual

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3) Install air locking hub vacuum pipe and tighten clamp bolts to
specified torque (for 4WD).
Tightening torque
Vacuum pipe clamp bolts
(a) : 5.5 N·m (0.55 kg-m, 4.0 lb-ft)
4) Install stabilizer bar, refer to “Stabilizer Bar / Bushings” in
this section.
5) Install lateral rod (1) to vehicle body and axle housing.
Install bolts in proper direction as shown in figure.
At this time, mount bolt and nut but don't tighten them.
6) Clean mating surfaces of axle housing (1) and differential
carrier and apply sealant to housing side (for 4WD).
“A” : Sealant 99000-31110
7) Install differential carrier assembly (2) to axle housing and
tighten carrier bolts to specified torque (for 4WD).
Tightening torque
Front differential carrier bolts
(a) : 23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
8) Install front propeller shaft (1) to joint flange aligning match
marks (3) and torque flange bolts to specification (for 4WD).
Tightening torque
Front propeller shaft flange bolts
(b) : 50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
For left hand steering vehicle, install lateral rod with its
bending point (2) placed to right side of vehicle.
[A] : Right hand steering vehicle
[B] : Left hand steering vehicle

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9) Install right and left axle shafts to axle housing (for 4WD).
Install knuckle to axle housing (for 2WD).
10) Install kingpins (2) and knuckle seal cover (1) to steering
knuckle (R&L), refer to “Steering Knuckle / Wheel Spindle” in
this section.
11) Install right and left 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)
12) Connect spindle vacuum hoses to wheel spindle (for 4WD),
while aligning the match mark.
13) Install ABS wheel sensor to steering knuckle (if equipped
with ABS).
14) Install tie rod ends and drag rod end to knuckle arm (1)
(R&L). Tighten new nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie rod end nuts and drag rod end nut (Knuckle side)
(a) : 43 N·m (4.3 kg-m, 31.5 lb-ft)
15) Install wheels and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts
: 95 N·m (9.5 kg-m, 69.0 lb-ft)
16) Lower hoist.NOTE:
Place knuckle seal and retainer in axle housing before
installing axle shaft (knuckle), using care for installation
direction of knuckle seal.
NOTE:
To prevent ball stud from being rotated while tightening
tie rod end nut, tighten Nut (M12 x 1.25) to about 20 N·m
(2.0 kg-m, 14.5 Ib-ft) and remove it. Then tighten new nut
to specified torque.

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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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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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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).

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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.

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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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16) Upon completion of all jobs, depress brake pedal with about
30 kg (66 lbs) load over ten times so as to obtain proper
drum-to shoe clearance.
Adjust parking brake cable. (For adjustment, refer to “Parking
Brake Check and Adjustment” in Section 5.)
17) Tighten parking brake lever cover screws.
18) Check to ensure that brake drum is free from dragging and
proper braking is obtained. Then remove vehicle from hoist
and perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake).
19) Check each installed part for oil leakage.
Rear Axle Shaft Inner Oil Seal
REMOVAL
1) Remove rear axle shaft. For details, refer to “Rear Axle Shaft
and Wheel Bearing” in this section.
2) Remove rear axle shaft inner oil seal by using special tools.
Special tool
(A) : 09942-15510
(B) : 09944-96010 (remover)
(C) : 09921-26010 (collar)
INSTALLATION
1) Using special tools drive in oil seal (1) until it contacts oil seal
protector (2) in axle housing.
Special tool
(A) : 09913-75520
“A” : Grease 99000-25010
2) For procedure hereafter, refer to “Rear Axle Shaft and Wheel
Bearing” in this section.
NOTE:
Make sure that oil seal (1) is free from inclination as it
is installed.
Refer to figure so that oil seal (1) is installed in proper
direction.
3. Differential side

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3) Install lower part of shock absorber (1) to right and left sides
of axle housing and tighten bolts (2) temporarily by hand.
4) Install lateral rod (1) and install bolts in proper direction as
shown.
At this time, mount bolt and nut but don’t tighten them.
5) Clean mating surfaces of axle housing (1) and differential
carrier and apply sealant to housing side.
“A” : Sealant 99000-31110
6) Install differential carrier assembly (3) to axle housing and
tighten carrier bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rear differential carrier bolts
(a) : 23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
7) Install propeller shaft (2) to joint flange aligning match marks
(1) and tighten flange bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rear propeller shaft bolts
(b) : 50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
8) Install LSPV stay to axle housing and adjust LSPV stay posi-
tion, referring to “LSPV Assembly Inspection and Adjust-
ment” in Section 5 (if equipped with LSPV).
9) Remove floor jack from axle housing.
10) Connect brake pipes and parking brake cable onto axle
housing and clamp them securely.
For clamping positions, refer to “Rear Brake Hose / Pipe”
and “Parking Brake Cable” in Section 5.

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11) Connect brake flexible hose (2) to bracket on axle housing
and secure it with E-ring (1).
12) Connect brake pipe to brake flexible hose and tighten brake
pipe flare nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nut
(a) : 16 N·m (1.6 kg-m, 11.5 lb-ft)
13) Clean mating surface of axle housing (2) (right & left) with
brake back plate and apply sealant as shown.
“B” : Sealant 99000-31090
14) Apply grease to axle shaft oil seals lip (1) (right & left) as
shown.
“A” : Grease 99000-25010
15) Install rear axle shafts, brake shoes, brake drums and
wheels. For details, refer to “Rear Axle Shaft and Wheel
Bearing” in this section.
16) Lower hoist.
17) Tighten right and left trailing arm nuts and shock absorber
lower bolts to specified torque.
Tighten lateral rod bolt and nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Trailing arm nuts and lateral rod bolt and nut
(a) : 90 N·m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
Shock absorber lower bolts
(b) : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
18) Check to ensure that brake drum is free from dragging and
proper braking is obtained.
19) Perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake). (For
brake test, see Section 5.)
20) Check each installed part for oil leakage.
NOTE:
When tightening these bolts and nuts, be sure that vehi-
cle is off hoist and in non loaded condition.
1. Shock absorber
2. Trailing arm
3. Lateral rod