2005 SUZUKI JIMNY All

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19) Lower floor jack until tension of suspension coil spring
becomes a little loose and remove right and left sides lower
mounting bolt of shock absorber (1).
20) Remove front mounting bolts of leading arm.
21) Lower front axle housing gradually.
22) Remove axle housing.
INSTALLATION
1) Place rear axle housing on floor jack. Then install leading
arm front mounting bolts (right & left) in proper direction as
shown. At this time, mount nuts but don’t tighten them.
2) Install lower part of shock absorber (1) to right and left sides
of axle housing and install bolts (2) in proper direction as
shown in figure. At this time, mount nuts (3) but don’t tighten
them.
A : Body outside

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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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Special Tool
09917-47910 09913-50121 09913-65210 09913-75520
Vacuum pump gauge Oil seal remover Tie rod end remover Bearing installer
09951-76010 09924-74510 09942-15510 09943-35511 or 09943-
35512
Bearing installer Bearing installer handle Sliding hammer Brake drum remover
09944-66010 09944-68510 09951-16050 09944-77020
Wheel hub / knuckle oil
seal installerBearing installer attach-
mentWheel bearing tightening
toolRing nut wrench
09944-78210 09917-88210 09916-58210 09922-55131
Bearing installer support Valve guide installer
attachmentValve guide installer han-
dleBearing installer

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09944-66020 09913-85210 09951-16030 09951-26010
Bearing installer Oil seal installer Bush remover Bush remover plate

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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.