2005 SUZUKI JIMNY GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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6F1
6F2
6G
1A
6K
7A
7A1
3D
7F
8A
8A
8B
8C
8D
8E
9
10
10A
10B
SECTION 3D
FRONT SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
General Description ....................................... 3D-2
4WD Control System .................................... 3D-2
Diagnosis ........................................................ 3D-8
Diagnosis Table ........................................... 3D-8
4WD Controller and ITS Circuit Check ....... 3D-10
4WD Control System Check ...................... 3D-11
Stabilizer bar / bushing check ................ 3D-13
Shock Absorber and/or Coil Spring
Check ......................................................... 3D-14
Leading Arm / Lateral Rod / Steering
Knuckle Check ........................................... 3D-14
Leading Arm Bushing / Lateral Rod
Bushing Check ........................................... 3D-15
Kingpin / Kingpin Bearing Check ................ 3D-15
Barfield Joint Check ................................... 3D-15
Steering Knuckle Seal Check ..................... 3D-15
Wheel Disc, Nut and Bearing Check .......... 3D-16On-Vehicle Service ...................................... 3D-17
Stabilizer Bar / Bushings ............................ 3D-17
Front Shock Absorber ................................ 3D-19
Coil Spring ................................................. 3D-19
Bump Stopper and Spring Upper Seat ...... 3D-21
Wheel Hub / Bearing / Oil Seal .................. 3D-21
Steering Knuckle / Wheel Spindle.............. 3D-28
Front Axle Shaft / Oil Seal / Kingpin
Bearing Outer Race ................................... 3D-32
Steering Knuckle Seal................................ 3D-34
Lateral Rod ................................................ 3D-35
Leading Arm / Bushing............................... 3D-36
Front Axle Housing .................................... 3D-38
Tightening Torque Specifications .............. 3D-44
Required Service Material ........................... 3D-44
Special Tool .................................................. 3D-45

WARNING:
When hoisting vehicle, be sure to select the lifting point suitable for the service work referring to Sec-
tion 0A.
NOTE:
All front 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 front suspension part. Replace it with a new part or
damage to the part may result.

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General Description
4WD Control System
The 4WD control system consists of a 4WD switch, a vacuum switch, a vacuum tank, two vacuum switching
valves (VSV1 and VSV2) and air locking hub assemblies.
The 4WD controller controls locking or unlocking of the air locking hub according to operation of the transfer shift
control lever.
Vacuum generated in the intake manifold passes through the check valve and stored in the vacuum tank.
According to signals from the 4WD switch, the 4WD controller activates VSV1 (for unlocking) or VSV2 (for lock-
ing) to apply vacuum from the vacuum tank so that the front axle and the wheel hub are disengaged or engaged.
1. Front axle housing 3. Steering knuckle 5. Wheel spindle 7. Wheel bearing
2. Shock absorber 4. Kingpin 6. Wheel hub 8. Front axle shaft (4WD)

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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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General Description
1. Rear axle housing 4. Bearing oil seal 7. Brake drum 10. Bump stopper
2. Rear wheel bearing 5. Oil seal protector 8. Rear axle shaft 11. Coil spring
3. Bearing retainer ring 6. Lateral rod 9. Shock absorber 12. Trailing arm

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6F1
6F2
6G
3F
8A
8B
8C
8B
8C
8D
8E
9
10
10A
10B
SECTION 3F
WHEELS AND TIRES
CONTENTS
General Description ........................................ 3F-2
Tires .............................................................. 3F-2
Wheels .......................................................... 3F-2
Replacement Tires ........................................ 3F-2
Replacement Wheels ................................ 3F-3
How To Measure Wheel Runout ............... 3F-3
Metric Lug Nuts and Wheel Studs ............. 3F-3
Diagnosis ......................................................... 3F-4
Diagnosis Table ............................................ 3F-4
Balancing Wheels ......................................... 3F-4
General Balance Procedure .......................... 3F-4
Off-vehicle balancing ................................. 3F-4
On-vehicle balancing ................................. 3F-4
Maintenance and Minor Adjustments ........... 3F-6Wheel and Tire.............................................. 3F-6
Studs ......................................................... 3F-6
Matched tires and wheels
(For vehicle equipped with steel
wheels) ...................................................... 3F-6
Inflation of Tires ............................................ 3F-6
Tire placard ............................................... 3F-7
Tire rotation ............................................... 3F-7
On-Vehicle Service ......................................... 3F-8
Wheel ............................................................ 3F-8
Tire ................................................................ 3F-9
Mounting and demounting......................... 3F-9
Repair........................................................ 3F-9

NOTE:
All wheel fasteners are important attaching parts in that they 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 replace-
ment part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reas-
sembly to assure proper retention of all parts.
There is to be no welding as it may result in extensive damage and weakening of the metal.

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General Description
Tires
This vehicle is equipped with following tire.
Tire size
: 205/70 R15 or 175/80 R15
The tires are of tubeless type. The tires are designed to operate satisfactorily with loads up to the full rated load
capacity when inflated to the recommended inflation pressure.
Correct tire pressures and driving habits have an important influence on tire life Heavy cornering, excessively
rapid acceleration, and unnecessary sharp braking increase tire wear.
Wheels
Standard equipment wheels are following steel wheels.
15 x 5 1/2 JJ
Replacement Tires
When replacement is necessary, the original equipment type tire should be used. Refer to the Tire Placard.
Replacement tires should be of the same size, load range and construction as those originally on the vehicle.
Use of any other size or type tire may affect ride, handling, speedometer / odometer calibration, vehicle ground
clearance and tire or snow chain clearance to the body and chassis.
It is recommended that new tires be installed in pairs on the same axle. If necessary to replace only one tire, it
should be paired with the tire having the most tread, to equalize braking traction.
The metric term for tire inflation pressure is the kilopascal (kPa).
Tire pressures will usually be printed in both kPa and psi on the
Tire Placard. Metric tire gauges are available from tool suppliers.
The following chart, converts commonly used inflation pressures
from kPa to psi. WARNING:
Do not mix different types of tires on the same vehicle such as radial, bias and bias-belted tires except
in emergencies, because vehicle handling may be seriously affected and may result in loss of control.
kPa
kgf/cm2psi
160
180
200
220
240
260
280
300
320
3401.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.423
26
29
32
35
38
41
44
47
50

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6F1
6F2
6G
6H
6K
7A
7A1
7B1
7C1
7D
4B
8D
8E
9
8E
9
10
10A
10B
SECTION 4B
PROPELLER SHAFTS
CONTENTS
General Description ....................................... 4B-2
Components ................................................. 4B-2
Diagnosis ........................................................ 4B-2
Diagnosis Table ........................................... 4B-2
Propeller Shaft Joint Check .......................... 4B-2
On-Vehicle Service......................................... 4B-3Propeller Shafts ........................................... 4B-3
Universal Joint ............................................. 4B-5
Tightening Torque Specification .................. 4B-7
Required Service Material ............................. 4B-7
Special Tool .................................................... 4B-8

NOTE:
All propeller shaft 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 propeller shaft part. Replace it with a new part, or
damage to the part may result.

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General Description
Components
Diagnosis
Diagnosis Table
Propeller Shaft Joint Check
If universal joints are suspected of producing chattering or rattling
noise, inspect them for wear. Check to see if cross spider rattles
in yokes or if splines are worn down and replace defective propel-
ler shaft with new one.
Noise coming from universal joint can be easily distinguished
from other noises because rhythm of chattering or rattling is in
step with cruising speed. Noise is pronounced particularly on
standing start or in coasting condition (when braking effect of
engine is showing in the drive line).
1. Propeller shaft No.1
2. Propeller shaft No.2
3. Propeller shaft No.3
Tightening Torque
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Abnormal noise
Loose universal joint bolt.
Spider bearing worn out or stuck.
Wear spider.Tighten universal joint bolt.
Replace.
Replace propeller shaft.
Vibration
Performed propeller shaft. Replace.