2005 SUZUKI JIMNY Brake

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Radial Tire Lead
“Lead” is the deviation of the vehicle from a straight path on a level rod even with no pressure on the steering
wheel.
Lead is usually caused by:
1) Incorrect alignment.
2) Uneven brake adjustment.
3) Tire construction.
The way in which a tire is built can produce lead in a vehicle. An example of this is placement of the belt. Off
center belts on radial tires can cause the tire to develop a side force while rolling straight down the road. If one
side of the tire has a little larger diameter than the other, the tire will tend to roll to one side. This will develop a
side force which can produce vehicle lead.
The procedure in above figure (Lead Diagnosis) should be used to make sure that front alignment is not mis-
taken for tire lead.
1) Part of the lead diagnosis procedure is different from the proper tire rotation pattern currently in the owner
and service manuals. If a medium to high mileage tire is moved to the other side of the vehicle, be sure to
check that ride roughness has not developed.
2) Rear tires will not cause lead.
Vibration Diagnosis
Wheel unbalance causes most of the highway speed vibration problems. If a vibration remains after dynamic
balancing, its possible causes are as follows.
1) Tire runout.
2) Wheel runout.
3) Tire stiffness variation.
Measuring tire and/or wheel free runout will uncover only part of the problem. All three causes, known as loaded
radial runout, must be checked by using a Tire Problem Detector (TPD). If TPD is not available, alternative
method of substituting known good tire and wheel assemblies on the problem vehicle can be used, although it
takes a longer time.
[A] : Tire out of round 1. Smooth road
[B] : Tire stiffness variation 2. Suspension movement (loaded runout)
[C] : Rim bent or out of round

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Front Shock Absorber
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Support front axle housing by using floor jack to prevent it
from lowering, refer to “When Using Floor Jack” under “Vehi-
cle Lifting Points” in Section 0A.
3) Remove shock absorber lower mounting bolt (6).
4) Remove shock absorber upper mounting lock nut (2) and
absorber nut (3). Then remove shock absorber (1).
INSTALLATION
Install removed parts in reverse order of removal proceeded, not-
ing the followings.
As shown in figure, install washer (4) and bush (5) first and
after tightening absorber nut (3) tighten lock nut (2) to speci-
fied torque.
Tightening torque
Shock absorber lock nut
(a) : 29 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21.0 lb-ft)
Install absorber lower mounting bolt (6) in proper direction as
shown in the figure and tighten it with no load applied to axle
housing.
Tightening torque
Shock absorber lower nut
(b) : 90 N·m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
Confirm front end (wheel) alignment referring to “Preliminary
Checks Prior to Adjusting Front Alignment” in Section 3A.
Coil Spring
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Disconnect stabilizer ball joint from axle housing.
3) Remove brake caliper carrier bolts and suspend caliper.
W: Wheel side
7. Lower mounting nut
CAUTION:
During removal, be careful not to damage brake flexible
hose and wheel speed sensor harness (vehicle with ABS)
and not to depress brake pedal.

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4) Support front axle housing by using floor jack.
5) Remove shock absorber lower mounting bolt (1).
6) Lower front axle housing (2) gradually as far down as where
coil spring (1) can be removed.
7) Remove coil spring (1).
INSTALLATION
Install removed parts in reverse order of removal procedures, not-
ing the followings.
1) Install coil spring (3).
2) Install absorber lower mounting bolt, refer to “Front Shock
Absorber” in this section.
3) Install caliper assembly and tighten caliper bolts to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Brake caliper carrier bolts
(a) : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
4) Connect stabilizer ball joint to axle housing and tighten nut
referring to “Stabilizer Bar” in this section for tightening
torque specification. NOTE:
When supporting axle housing, it should be in non-load
condition.
NOTE:
Make sure that coil spring direction as shown.
When seating coil spring, mate spring end with
stepped part (4) of lower spring seat (2).
1. Front axle housing
U : Upper side
A : Small
B : Large

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5) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts
(a) : 95 N·m (9.5 kg-m, 69.0 lb-ft)
6) Lower hoist.
7) Confirm front end (wheel) alignment, referring to “Prelimi-
nary Checks Prior to Adjusting Front Alignment” in Section
3A.
Bump Stopper and Spring Upper Seat
REMOVAL
1) Remove coil spring, refer to “Coil Spring” in this section.
2) Remove bump stopper and spring upper seat.
INSTALLATION
1) Install bump stopper (1) and spring upper seat (2).
2) Install coil spring, refer to “Coil Spring” in this section.
Wheel Hub / Bearing / Oil Seal
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Remove brake caliper carrier bolts and suspend caliper (1).
3) Remove ABS wheel sensor (if equipped with ABS).
NOTE:
Before installing bump stopper (1), apply soap water on
it.
CAUTION:
During removal, be careful not to damage brake flexible
hose and not to depress brake pedal.

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4) Remove brake disc.
5) Remove front wheel bearing lock nut as follows.
For 2WD model :
a) Remove hub cap.
b) Remove front wheel bearing lock plate (1) by loosening 4
screws (2).
For 4WD model :
a) Remove air locking hub assembly (1).
b) Remove front axle shaft circlip and wheel spindle thrust
washer.
c) Uncaulk front wheel bearing lock nut. NOTE:
If brake disc can not be removed by hand, using 8 mm
bolts.
1. Wheel hub

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c) Install front axle shaft circlip (1) and apply thin coat of
grease to spline part of axle shaft.
“A” : Grease 99000-25010
d) Clean mating surface of air locking hub and wheel hub.
Install air locking hub assembly to wheel hub and tighten
bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Air locking hub bolts
(a) : 48 N·m (4.8 kg-m, 35.0 lb-ft)
12) Install ABS wheel sensor (if equipped with ABS).
13) Install 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)
14) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts
(a) : 95 N·m (9.5 kg-m, 69.0 lb-ft)
15) Lower hoist.
16) For 4WD model:
Check air locking hub for air leakage, refer to “4WD System
Check” in this section. NOTE:
When installing circlip (1) to front axle shaft, utilize screw
hole in axle shaft to pull it out and bring large diameter
(2) of circlip at right as shown.

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Front Axle Housing
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Remove front wheels.
3) Drain front differential gear oil (for 4WD).
4) Remove caliper carrier bolts (R&L) and suspend caliper.
5) Remove right and left brake disc.
6) Remove wheel speed sensor (if equipped with ABS).
7) Disconnect spindle vacuum hoses from wheel spindle (for
4WD).
8) Remove tie rod (and drag rod) end nuts and disconnect tie
rod (and drag rod) ends (2) from knuckle arm (1) (R&L) with
special tool.
Special tool
(A) : 09913-65210 CAUTION:
During removal, be careful not to damage brake flexible
hose and not to depress brake pedal.
NOTE:
If brake disc can not be removed by hand, use 8mm bolts
(1).
CAUTION:
Give match mark to spindle vacuum hose and wheel
spindle before removal.
1. Vacuum hose to lock
2. Vacuum hose to unlock

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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.