2005 SUZUKI JIMNY Torque

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Abnormal Noise,
Front EndWorn, sticky or loose tie rod ends, drug rod ball
joints, king pin bearings or axle shaft jointsReplace tie rod end, king pin bear-
ing or axle shaft joint.
Damaged shock absorbers or mountings Replace or repair.
Worn leading arm bushings Replace.
Worn stabilizer bar bushings Replace.
Worn Iateral rod bushings Replace.
Loose stabilizer bar Tighten bolts or replace bushes.
Loose wheel nuts Tighten wheel nuts.
Loose suspension bolts or nuts Tighten suspension bolts or nuts.
Broken or otherwise damaged wheel bearings Replace wheel bearing.
Broken suspension springs Replace spring.
Wander or Poor
Steering StabilityMismatched or uneven tires Replace tire or inflate tires to
proper pressure.
Loose king pin bearings and tie rod ends Replace king pin bearing or tie rod
end.
Faulty shock absorbers or mounting Replace absorber or repair mount-
ing.
Loose stabilizer bar Tighten or replace stabilizer bar or
bushes.
Broken or sagging springs Replace spring.
Steering gear box not properly adjusted Check or adjust steering gear box
torque.
Front wheel alignment Check and adjust front wheel align-
ment.
Erratic Steering when
BrakingWorn wheel bearings Replace wheel bearing.
Broken or sagging springs Replace spring.
Leaking wheel cylinder or caliper Repair or replace wheel cylinder or
caliper.
Warped discs Replace brake disc.
Badly worn brake linings Replace brake shoe lining.
Drum is out of round in some brakes Replace brake drum.
Wheel tires are inflated unequally Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Defective wheel cylinders Replace or repair wheel cylinder.
Disturbed front wheel alignment Check front wheel alignment
Ride Too Soft
Faulty shock absorber Replace shock absorber.
Suspension bottoms
Overloaded Check loading.
Faulty shocks absorber Replace shock absorber.
Incorrect, broken or sagging springs Replace spring.
Body Leans or Sways
in CornersLoose stabilizer bar Tighten stabilizer bar bolts or
replace bushes.
Faulty shocks absorbers or mounting Replace shock absorber or tighten
mounting.
Broken or sagging springs Replace spring.
Overloaded Check loading.
Cupped Tires
Worn wheel bearings Replace wheel bearing.
Excessive tire or wheel run-out Replace tire or wheel disc.
Tire out of balance Adjust tire balance. Condition Possible Cause Correction

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Diagnosis
Diagnosis Table
For the details, refer to “Diagnosis Table” in Section 3.
Preliminary Checks Prior To Adjusting Front Wheel Alignment
Steering and vibration complaints are not always the result of improper alignment. An additional item to be
checked is the possibility of tire lead due to worn or improperly manufactured tires. “Lead” is the deviation of the
vehicle from a straight path on a level road without hand pressure on the steering wheel. Section 3 of this man-
ual contains a procedure for determining the presence of a tire lead problem. Before making any adjustment
affecting toe setting, the following checks and inspections should be made to ensure correctness of alignment
readings and alignment adjustments:
1) Check all tires for proper inflation pressures and approximately the same tread wear.
2) Check for loose of king pin bearings. Check tie rod ends; if excessive looseness is noted, it must be cor-
rected before adjusting.
3) Check for run-out of wheels and tires.
4) Check vehicle trim heights; if out of limits and a correction is to be made, it must be made before adjusting
toe.
5) Check for loose of suspension arms.
6) Check for loose or missing stabilizer bar attachments.
7) Consideration must be given to excess loads, such as tool boxes. If this excess load is normally carried in
vehicle, it should remain in vehicle during alignment checks.
8) Consider condition of equipment being used to check alignment and follow manufacturer's instructions.
9) Regardless of equipment used to check alignment, vehicle must be on a level surface both fore and aft and
transversely.
Toe Adjustment
Toe is adjusted by changing tie rod length. Loosen right and left
tie rod end lock nuts first and then rotate tie rod to align toe-in to
specification.
In this adjustment, right and left tie rod should become equal in
length (“A”).
After adjustment, tighten lock nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie rod end lock nuts
(a) : 65 N·m (6.5 kg-m, 47.0 lb-ft)

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6F1
6F2
6G
6H
3B
7C1
7D
7E
7D
7E
7F
8A
8B
8C
8D
8E
9
10
10A
10B
SECTION 3B
STEERING GEAR BOX (MANUAL TYPE)
AND LINKAGE
CONTENTS
General Description ....................................... 3B-2
Diagnosis ........................................................ 3B-3
Diagnosis Table ........................................... 3B-3
Steering Wheel Play Check ......................... 3B-3
Tie Rod And Drag Rod Check ...................... 3B-3
Steering Gear Box Oil Level Check ............. 3B-4
Adjustment of Worm Shaft Starting Torque . 3B-4On-Vehicle Service ........................................ 3B-6
Steering Gear Box ....................................... 3B-6
Tie Rod And Drag Rod................................. 3B-8
Tightening Torque Specifications .............. 3B-10
Required Service Material ........................... 3B-10
Special Tools ................................................ 3B-10 WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System
Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to “Air Bag System Components and Wiring Location View” under
“General Description” in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing ser-
vice on or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and “Ser-
vice Precautions” under “On-Vehicle Service” in air bag system section before performing service
on or around the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in
unintentional activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two
conditions may result in severe injury.
Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position and negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system may
be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)
NOTE:
All steering gear 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
replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified dur-
ing reassembly to assure proper retention of these parts.

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Steering Gear Box Oil Level Check
Oil surface should be up to the level as shown in figure. If not, add
prescribed gear oil, SAE 90.
Steering gear box oil level
“a” : 23 mm (0.91 in.)
Apply sealant to thread parts of breathing plug and tighten breath-
ing plug to specified torque.
(A) : Sealant 99000-31110
Tightening torque
Breathing plug
(a) : 4 N·m (0.4 kg-m, 3.0 lb-ft)
Adjustment of Worm Shaft Starting Torque
Steering gear box has adjusting bolt (1) which gives preload to
sector shaft.
Special tool
(A) : 09944-18211
MAKE ADJUSTMENT ACCORDING TO FOLLOWING PRO-
CEDURE.
1) Check worm shaft (1) to ensure that it is free from thrust
play.
2) Position pitman arm (2) in nearly parallel with worm shaft (1)
as shown. (With pitman arm (2) in this position, front wheels
are in straightforward state.)

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3) Measure worm shaft starting torque from its position in
straight forward state as described in Step 2).
Starting Torque for Worm shaft
(a) : 50 – 100 N·cm (5.0-10.0 kg-cm, 0.4-0.7 lb-ft)
Special tool
(A) : 09944-18211

If measured torque is not within specification, carry out adjust-
ment with adjusting bolt (1) to meet specification and check to
confirm it again.
Tightening torque
Steering gear box adjusting bolt lock nut
(a) : 30 N·m (3.0 kg-m, 22.0 lb-ft)
4) If worm shaft starting torque is checked all right, another
check should be carried out on worm shaft operating torque
in its entire operating range (by turning worm shaft all the
way to the right and left).
Worm Shaft (Including sector shaft) Operating Torque
(a) : Under 120 N·cm (12.0 kg-cm, 10.9 lb-ft)
Special tool
(A) : 09944-18211
If measured torque does not conform to specification, readjust
worm shaft starting torque in straightforward state by means of
adjusting bolt (1), and then recheck worm shaft operating torque.
Tightening torque
Steering gear box adjusting bolt lock nut
(b) : 30 N·m (3.0 kg-m, 22.0 lb-ft)
If specified value is not attained even after readjustment, it is
advisable to replace gear box with new gear box assembly.
1. Adjusting bolt
2. Lock nut

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INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install steering gear box.
1) Install pitman arm (1) to sector shaft (2) of steering gear box
with match marks (3) aligned as shown in figure and torque
to specification.
Tightening torque
Pitman arm mounting nut
(a) : 135 N·m (13.5 kg-m, 98.0 lb-ft)
2) Install sector shaft (2) to steering lower shaft joint (1).
Tighten joint bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Steering lower shaft joint bolt
(a) : 25 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
3) Install steering gear box mounting bolts (2), (3) with short
bolt (3) positioned as shown in figure.
Tighten nuts and bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Steering gear box mounting bolt and nuts
(a) : 80 N·m (8.0 kg-m, 58.0 lb-ft)
4) Install radiator support member.
5) Connect drag rod (2) to pitman arm (1).
Tighten new drag rod end nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Drag rod end nut (pitman arm side)
(a) : 50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Align flat part (3) of sector shaft with bolt hole of lower
shaft joint as shown. Then insert sector shaft into lower
shaft joint.
2. Steering gear box
NOTE:
To prevent ball stud from being rotated while tightening
tie rod end nut, tighten Nut (M12 × 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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2) Adjust tie rod (and/or drag rod) length to the measurement
shown in figure; then tighten tie rod end lock nuts temporarily
by finger.
Tie rod and drag rod length
Tie rod length “a” : 1132 mm (44.6 in.)
Drag rod length “a” : 864.5 mm (34.0 in.)
3) Align lock nut (3) with mark on tie rod thread and connect tie
rod end to knuckle and/or pitman arm. Tighten new nut (1) to
specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie rod end nut
(a) : 43 N·m (4.3 kg-m, 31.5 lb-ft)
4) Inspect for proper toe and steering angle (inside & outside).
(Refer to “Preliminary Checks Prior To Adjusting Front Align-
ment” in Section 3A).
Adjust tie rod (2) and drag rod length as required, if neces-
sary.
5) After confirming proper toe, tighten tie rod end lock nut (3) to
specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie rod end lock nut
(b) : 65 N·m (6.5 kg-m, 47.0 lb-ft)
6) Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque and lower hoist.NOTE:
Make the length “b” of right and left tie rod end the same.
NOTE:
To prevent ball stud from being rotated while tightening
tie rod end nut (1), tighten Nut (M12 × 1.25) to about 20
N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14.5 Ib-ft) and remove it.
Then tighten new nut (1) to specified torque.

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Tightening Torque Specifications
Required Service Material
Special Tools
Fastening partTightening torque
Nm kg-m lb-ft
Steering gear box oil plug 4 0.4 3.0
Steering gear box adjusting bolt lock nut 30 3.0 22.0
Pitman arm mounting nut 135 13.5 98.0
Steering shaft joint bolt 25 2.5 18.0
Steering gear box nuts and bolt 80 8.0 58.0
Tie rod end nut and drag rod end nut
(knuckle side)43 4.3 31.5
Wheel nut 95 9.5 69.0
Tie rod end lock nut 65 6.5 47.0
Drag rod end nut (pitman arm side) 50 5.0 36.5
MaterialRecommended SUZUKI product
(Part Number)Use
Sealant SUZUKI BOND NO. 1215
(99000-31110)Thread of oil breathing plug
09913-65210 09944-18211
Tie-rod end remover Pinion torque checking socket