2005 SUZUKI JIMNY Service Workshop Manual

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Maintenance and Minor Adjustments
Wheel and Tire
Wheel repairs that use welding, heating, or peening are not approved. All damaged wheels should be replaced.
Studs
If a broken stud is found, see Section 3E (rear) or Section 3D (front) for Note and Replacement procedure.
Matched tires and wheels
(For vehicle equipped with steel wheels)
Tires and wheels are matchmounted at the assembly plant.
This means that the radially stiffest part of the tire, or “high spot”,
is matched to the smallest radius or “low spot” of the wheel.
This is done to provide the smoothest possible ride.
The “high spot” of the tire is originally marked by paint dot (1) on
the outboard sidewall. This paint dot will eventually wash off the
tire.
The “low spot” of the wheel is originally marked by paint dot (2) on
the wheel rim-flange. Properly assembled, the wheel rim’s paint
dot should be aligned with the tire’s paint dot as shown in left fig-
ure.
Whenever a tire is dismounted from its wheel, it should be
remounted so that the tire and wheel are matched. If the tire’s
paint dot cannot be located, a line should be scribed on the tire
and wheel before dismounting to assure that it is remounted in
the same position.
Inflation of Tires
The pressure recommended for any model is carefully calculated to give a satisfactory ride, stability, steering,
tread wear, tire life and resistance to bruises.
Tire pressure, with tires cold, (after vehicle has set for three hours or more, or driven less than one mile) should
be checked monthly or before any extended trip. Set to the specifications on the tire placard located on the
driver’s side door lock pillar.
It is normal for tire pressure increase when the tires become hot during driving. Do not bleed or reduce tire pres-
sure after driving. Bleeding reduces the “Cold Inflation Pressure.”
Higher than Recommended Pressure Can Cause:
1) Hard ride
2) Tire bruising or carcass damage
3) Rapid tread wear at center of tire
Unequal Pressure on Same Axle Can Cause:
1) Uneven braking
2) Steering lead
3) Reduced handling
4) Swerve on acceleration
Valve caps should be kept on valves to keep dust and water out.

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Lower than Recommended Pressure Can Cause:
1) Tire squeal on turns
2) Hard steering
3) Rapid and uneven wear on the edges of the tread
4) Tire rim bruises and rupture
5) Tire cord breakage
6) High tire temperatures
7) Reduced handling
8) High fuel consumption
Tire placard
The tire placard is located on the driver’s side door lock pillar and should be referred to for tire information. The
placard lists the maximum load, tire size and cold tire pressure where applicable.
Tire rotation
To equalize wear, rotate tires according to left figure. Radial tires
should be rotated periodically. Set tire pressure. NOTE:
Whether rim size and/or maximum load are listed or not depends on regulations of each country.
NOTE:
Due to their design, radial tires tend to wear faster in the
shoulder area, particularly in front positions. This makes
regular rotation especially necessary.
[A] : RH steering vehicle
[B] : LH steering vehicle
F : Front

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On-Vehicle Service
Wheel
REMOVAL
1) Loosen wheel nuts by approximately 180° (half a rotation).
2) Hoist vehicle.
3) Remove wheel.
INSTALLATION
Wheel nuts must be tightened in sequence and to proper torque
to avoid bending wheel or brake drum or disc as shown.
Tightening order
: “A”–“B”–“C”–“D”–“E”
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts
(a) : 95 N·m (9.5 kg-m, 69.0 lb-ft) CAUTION:
Never use heat to loosen tight wheel because application
of heat to wheel can shorten life of wheel and damage
wheel bearings.
NOTE:
Before installing wheels, remove any build-up of corro-
sion on wheel mounting surface and brake drum or disc
mounting surface by scraping and wire brushing. Install-
ing wheels without good metal-to-metal contact at
mounting surfaces can cause wheel nuts to loosen,
which can later allow wheel to come off while vehicle is
moving.

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Tire
Mounting and demounting
Use tire changing machine to mount or demount tires. Follow equipment manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use
hand tools or tire irons alone to change tires as they may damage tire beads or wheel rim.
Rim bead seats should be cleaned with wire brush or coarse steel wool to remove lubricants, old rubber and
light rust. Before mounting or demounting tire, bead area should be well lubricated with approved tire lubricant.
After mounting, inflate to 240 kPa (35 psi) so that beads are completely seated. Then adjust pressure to speci-
fied shown on tire placard.
Install valve core and inflate to proper pressure.
Repair
There are many different materials and techniques on the market to repair tires. As not all of these work on all
types of tires, tire manufacturers have published detailed instructions on how and when to repair tires. These
instructions can be obtained from the tire manufacturer.WARNING:
Do not stand over tire when inflating. Bead may break when bead snaps over rim’s safety hump and
cause serious personal injury.
Do not exceed 240 kPa (35 psi) pressure when inflating. If 240 kPa (35 psi) pressure will not seat
beads, deflate, re-lubricate and reinflate. Over inflation may cause bead to break and cause serious
personal injury.

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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.

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On-Vehicle Service
Propeller Shafts
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Drain transmission oil only when servicing propeller shaft
No. 1.
3) Before removing propeller shaft (2), give match marks (1) on
each joint flange (3) and propeller shaft (2) as shown.
4) Remove propeller shaft(s).
INSPECTION
Inspect propeller shaft and flange yoke for damage, and propeller
shaft for runout.
If damage is found or shaft runout exceeds its limit, replace.
Propeller shaft runout limit : 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)