2005 SUZUKI JIMNY front

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Steering System
INSPECTION
1) Check steering wheel for play and rattle, holding vehicle in
straight forward condition on the ground.
Steering wheel play
“a”: 0 – 30 mm (0 – 1.2 in.)
2) Check universal joints of steering lower shaft (1) for rattle
and damage. If rattle or damage is found, replace defective
part with a new one.
3) Check steering linkage (including kingpin) for looseness and
damage. Repair or replace defective part, if any.
4) Check bolts and nuts for tightness and retighten them as
necessary. Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
Refer to table of “Tightening Torque Specifications” in Sec-
tion 3B (or 3B1) and 3C for particular check points.
5) Inspect steering gear box (2) for evidence of oil leakage. If
leakage is found, check oil level in gear box.
6) Check boots of steering linkage for damage (leaks, detach-
ment, tear, dent, etc.). If damage is found, replace defective
boot with new one.
7) Check wheel alignment. Refer to “Preliminary Checks Prior
to Adjusting Front Alignment” in Section 3A.
Steering Knuckle Seal
INSPECTION
1) Remove knuckle seal cover (1).
2) Check knuckle seal (2) for wear, damage and deterioration.
If defective, replace.
3) Apply grease to seal lip and install seal and seal cover.
“a”: Grease 99000-25010

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Power Steering (P/S) System (if equipped)
INSPECTION
1) Visually check power steering system for fluid leakage and
hose for damage and deterioration.
Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
2) With engine stopped, check fluid level indicated on fluid tank
or level gauge of tank cap, which should be between MAX
and MIN marks. If it is lower than MIN, fill fluid up to MAX
mark.
3) Visually check pump drive belt for cracks and wear.
4) Check belt for tension, referring to “Drive Belt” in this section.
If necessary, have belt adjusted or replaced.
All Hinges, Latches and Locks
DOORS INSPECTION
Check that each door of front and back doors opens and closes
smoothly and locks securely when closed.
If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinge and latch or repair
door lock system.
ENGINE HOOD INSPECTION
Check that secondary latch operates properly (check that sec-
ondary latch keeps hood from opening all the way even when pull-
ing hood release handle inside vehicle.) Also check that hood
opens and closes smoothly and properly and hood locks securely
when closed.
If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinge and latch, or repair
hood lock system. Check hood latch bolt for tightness.
Tightening torque
Hood latch bolts
10 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
 Be sure to use an equivalent of DEXRON
®-II,
DEXRON
®-IIE or DEXRON®-III for P/S fluid.
 Fluid level should be checked when fluid is cool.

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Final Inspection
SEATS
Check that seat slides smoothly and locks securely at any position. Also check that reclining mechanism of front
seat back allows it to be locked at any angle.
SEAT BELT
Inspect belt system including webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchors for damage or wear.
If “REPLACE BELT” label on front seat belt is visible, replace belt. Check that seat belt is securely locked.
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL CHECK
Check that the electrolyte level of all battery cells is between the upper and lower level lines on the case. If bat-
tery is equipped with built-in indicator, check battery condition by the indicator.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL OPERATION
Check that pedal operates smoothly without getting caught or interfered by any other part.
ENGINE START
Check engine start for readiness.
On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each select lever position. The starting motor
should crank only in “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral).
On manual transmission vehicles, place the shift lever in “Neutral,” depress clutch pedal fully any try to start.
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK
Check for leakage, cracks or loose supports.
CLUTCH (FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
Check for the following.
Clutch is completely released when depressing clutch pedal,
No slipping clutch occurs when releasing pedal and accelerating.
Clutch itself is free from any abnormal condition. WARNING:
When carrying out road tests, select a safe place where no man or no running vehicle is seen so as to
prevent any accident.
WARNING:
Before performing the following check, be sure to have enough room around the vehicle. Then, firmly
apply both the parking brake and the regular brakes. Do not use the accelerator pedal. If the engine
starts, be ready to turn off the ignition promptly. Take these precautions because the vehicle could
move without warning and possibly cause personal injury or property damage.

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Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Engine oilSE, SF, SG, SH, SJ or SL
(Refer to “Engine Oil and Oil Filter” in this section for engine oil viscos-
ity.)
Engine coolant
(Ethylene glycol base coolant)“Antifreeze/Anticorrosion coolant”
Brake fluid DOT 3
Manual transmission oil Refer to “Maintenance Service” in Section 7A.
Transfer oil Refer to “Oil Change” in Section 7D.
Differential oil (front & rear) Refer to “Oil Change” in Section 7E and 7F.
Automatic transmission fluid
An equivalent of DEXRON
®-IIE or DEXRON®-III
Power steering fluid
An equivalent of DEXRON
®-II, DEXRON®-IIE or DEXRON®-III
Clutch linkage pivot points
Water resistance chassis grease
(SUZUKI SUPER GREASE A 99000-25010)
Steering knuckle seal
Door hinges
Engine oil or water resistance chassis grease
Hood latch assembly
Key lock cylinder Spray lubricant

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General Description
The heater, an in and out air selectable-type hot water heater, is so constructed that it is possible to assure an
agreeable ventilation at all times by providing the ventilator air outlets at the center and both sides (right and left)
of the instrument panel, the hot air outlet at a place close to the feet of front passengers, and the defroster air
outlets at places, right and left, along the windshield glass.
The heater and ventilation consist of following parts.
1. Side ventilator outlet 6. Ventilator duct 11. Heater core
2. Side defroster outlet 7. Control lever 12. Damper
3. Center ventilator outlet 8. Blower motor 13. Air inlet box (without air conditioning, without
other parts marked *)/cooling unit (if equipped
with air conditioning) 4. Heater unit 9. Blower resistor
5. Defroster duct 10. Blower fan switch/Blower fan and A/C
switch (if equipped with air conditioning)

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Condenser Assembly
INSPECTION
Check the following.
Check clog of condenser fins.
If, any clogs are found, condenser fins should be washed
with water, and should be dried with compressed air.
Check condenser fins for leakage and breakage.
If any defects are found, repair or replace condenser.
Check condenser fittings for leakage.
If any defects are found, repair or replace condenser.
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Recover refrigerant from A/C system by referring to “Recov-
ery” in this section.
3) Remove front bumper referring to “Front Bumper” in Section
8.
4) Disconnect A/C condenser cooling fan motor and dual pres-
sure switch connectors.
5) Remove radiator mounting bolts.
6) Disconnect discharge hose (1) from condenser (2).
7) Disconnect receiver / dryer outlet hose (3) and condenser
outlet pipe (4) from receiver / dryer (5).
8) Remove condenser cooling fan assembly (6) from con-
denser (2).
9) Remove receiver / dryer (5) with its bracket (7) from con-
denser (2).
10) Remove condenser (2) from radiator.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install condenser, and then noting
the following instructions.
Replenish specified amount of compressor oil to compressor
suction side by referring to “Replenishing Compressor Oil” in
this section.
Evacuate and charge refrigerant by referring to “Evacuating”
and “Charging” in this section. CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage condenser fins. If condenser fin
is bent, straighten it by using flat head screwdriver or
pair of pliers.
NOTE:
The amount of removed compressor oil must be mea-
sured for replenishing compressor oil.

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Receiver / Dryer
REMOVAL
1) Recover refrigerant from A/C system by referring to “Recov-
ery” in this section.
2) Remove front bumper referring to “Front Bumper” in Section
8.
3) Disconnect receiver / dryer outlet hose (1) and condenser
outlet pipe (2) from receiver / dryer (3).
4) Remove receiver / dryer (3) with its bracket (4).
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install receiver / dryer, and then
noting the following instructions.
Replenish specified amount of compressor oil to compressor
suction side by referring to “Replenishing Compressor Oil” in
this section.
Evacuate and charge refrigerant by referring to “Evacuating”
and “Charging” in this section. NOTE:
The amount of removed compressor oil must be mea-
sured for replenishing compressor oil.

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Condenser Cooling Fan Assembly
ASSEMBLY
INSPECTION
1) Check continuity between each two terminals about the con-
denser cooling fan motor (1).
If check results are no continuity, replace condenser cooling
fan motor.
2) Connect battery to condenser cooling fan motor as shown in
figure, then check that the condenser cooling fan motor
operates smoothly.
Reference current of condenser cooling fan motor
approximately 7.5 A at 12 V
REMOVAL
1) Remove front bumper.
2) Disconnect condenser cooling fan motor connector (1).
3) Remove radiator mounting bolts.
4) Remove condenser cooling fan assembly (2) from con-
denser (3).
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure for installation.CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage condenser fins. If condenser fin
is bent, straighten condenser fin by using flat head
screwdriver or pair of pliers.