suspension SUZUKI JIMNY 2005 3.G Service Manual Online

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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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Rear Axle Housing
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheels.
2) Remove rear axle shaft, refer to “Rear Axle Shaft and Wheel
Bearing” in this section.
3) Disconnect brake pipe (3) from flexible hose (1) and remove
E-ring (2).
4) Remove brake pipe clamps and pipes from axle housing.
5) For jobs hereafter, support rear axle housing (2) by using
floor jack (1) under axle housing (2).
6) Remove LSPV stay from axle housing (if equipped with
LSPV).
7) Before removing propeller shaft (2), give match marks (1) on
joint flange and propeller shaft (2) as shown.
Remove propeller shaft (2).
8) Remove differential carrier assembly (3).
9) Remove lateral rod (1).

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10) Loosen rear mounting nuts of trailing arm (2) but don’t
remove bolt.
11) Remove shock absorber (1) lower mounting bolt.
12) Lower floor jack until tension of suspension coil spring
becomes a little loose and remove rear mount bolts of trailing
arm.
13) Lower rear axle housing gradually.
14) Remove axle housing.
INSTALLATION
Install removed parts in reverse order of removal, noting the fol-
lowing.
1) Place rear axle housing (1) on floor jack. Then install trailing
arm (2) rear mounting bolts (right & left) in proper direction
as shown. At this time, mount nuts but don’t tighten them.
2) Install coil spring (2) (right & left) on spring seat (1) of axle
housing and raise axle housing.
3. Out side
4. Body center
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.)

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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

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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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Special Tools
09913-75520 09913-85210 09924-74510 1) 09927-18411
Universal puller
Bearing installer Oil seal installer Bearing installer handle 2) 09921-57810
Bearing remover
09941-66010 09942-15510 09943-35511 or
09943-3551209944-96010
Bearing outer race
remover
Bump stopper wrench Sliding hammer Brake drum remover 09921-26010
Bearing outer race
remover collar
09951-16030 09951-26010
Bush remover Bush remover plate

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Diagnosis
Road Testing Brakes
Brakes should be tested on dry, clean, smooth and reasonably level roadway which is not crowned. Road test
brakes by making brake applications with both light and heavy pedal forces at various speeds to determine if the
vehicle stops evenly and effectively.
Also drive vehicle to see if it leads to one side or the other without brake application. If it does, check the tire
pressure, front end alignment and front suspension attachments for looseness. See diagnosis table for other
causes.
Brake Fluid Leaks
Check the master cylinder fluid levels. While a slight drop in reservoir level does result from normal lining wear,
an abnormally low level indicates a leak in the system. In such a case, check the entire brake system for leak-
age. If even a slight evidence of leakage is noted, the cause should be corrected or defective parts should be
replaced.
If fluid level is lower than the minimum level of reservoir, refilling is necessary. Fill reservoir with specified brake
fluid.
Brake fluid: Refer to reservoir tank cap.
Substandard or Contaminated Brake Fluid
Improper brake fluid, mineral oil or water in the fluid may cause the brake fluid to boil or the rubber components
in the hydraulic system to deteriorate.
If primary piston cups are swollen, then rubber parts have deteriorated. This deterioration may also be evi-
denced by swollen wheel cylinder piston cups on the drum brake wheels.
If deterioration of rubber is evident, disassemble all hydraulic parts and wash with alcohol. Dry these parts with
compressed air before assembly to keep alcohol out of the system. Replace all rubber parts in the system,
including hoses. Also, when working on the brake mechanisms, check for fluid on the linings. If excessive fluid is
found, replace the linings.
If master cylinder piston seals are satisfactory, check for leakage or excessive heat conditions. If condition is not
found, drain fluid, flush with brake fluid, refill and bleed the system.
The system must be flushed if there is any doubt as to the grade of fluid in the system or if fluid has been used
which contained parts that have been subjected to contaminated fluid.CAUTION:
Since brake system of this vehicle is factory-filled with brake fluid indicated on reservoir tank cap, do
not use or mix different type of fluid when refilling; otherwise serious damage will occur.
Do not use old or used brake fluid, or any fluid from a unsealed container.

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Diagnosis Table
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Not enough braking
forceBrake oil leakage from brake lines Locate leaking point and repair.
Brake disc or pads stained with oil Clean or replace.
Overheated brakes Determine cause and repair.
Poor contact of shoes on brake drum Repair for proper contact.
Brake shoes linings stained with oil or wet with
waterReplace.
Badly worn brake shoe linings Replace.
Defective wheel cylinders Repair or replace.
Malfunctioning caliper assembly Repair or replace.
Air in system Bleed system.
Maladjusted sensor spring length of LSPV Check or adjust.
Broken sensor spring of LSPV Replace.
Defective collar of LSPV Replace.
Malfunctioning ABS (Antilock brake system), if
equippedCheck system and replace as nec-
essary.
Brake pull (Brakes not
working in unison)Pad or shoe linings are wet with water or
stained with oil in some brakesReplace.
Drum-to-shoe clearance out of adjustment in
some brakes (Malfunctioning auto adjusting
mechanism)Check for inoperative auto adjusting
mechanism.
Drum is out of round in some brakes Replace.
Wheel tires are inflated unequally Inflate equally.
Malfunctioning wheel cylinders Repair or replace.
Disturbed front wheel alignment Adjust as prescribed.
Unmatched tires on same axle Tires with approximately the same
amount of tread should be used on
the same axle.
Restricted brake tubes or hoses Check for soft hoses and damaged
lines.
Replace with new hoses and new
double-walled steel brake tubing.
Malfunctioning caliper assembly Check for stuck or sluggish pistons
and proper lubrication of caliper
slide bush.
Loose suspension parts Caliper should slide.
Check all suspension mountings.
Loose calipers Check and torque bolts to specifica-
tions.
Noise (high pitched
squeak without brake
applied)Front lining worn out Replace brake pads.
Rear brake locked pre-
maturelyMaladjusted sensor spring length of LSPV Check or adjust.
Malfunctioning LSPV assembly Replace assembly.
Brake locked
(For vehicles
equipped with ABS)Malfunctioning ABS, if equipped Check system and replace as nec-
essary.