2005 SUZUKI JIMNY king

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5) Remove oil seal (1) from axle housing (for 4WD).
6) Drain out kingpin bearing outer race (1) from front axle hous-
ing (2).
INSTALLATION
1) Install kingpin bearing outer race (1) to front axle housing by
using special tools.
Special tool
(A) : 09944-68510
(B) : 09924-74510
2) Press-fit oil seal (1) until it becomes flush with inner surface
of front axle housing (2) by using special tool.
Special tool
(A) : 09951-76010
3) Apply grease to oil seal lip.
“A” : Grease 99000-25010
3. Body center

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Leading Arm / Bushing
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Remove air locking hub vacuum pipe clamp bolts (2) (for
4WD).
3) Support front axle housing by using floor jack.
4) Remove shock absorber lower mounting bolt, refer to “Front
Shock Absorber” in this section.
5) Remove mounting bolts and leading arm (1).
6) Remove bushings by using hydraulic press and special
tools.
Special tool
(A) : 09924-74510
(B) : 09951-16030
(C) : 09951-26010
1. Leading arm (right side)

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INSTALLATION
1) Install bushings (1) by using hydraulic press and special
tools, noting the following point.
Install bushings (1) so that either face of bushing are aligned
with housing edge of leading arm (2), also the length
between the aligned side end of bushing and leading arm (2)
are within specification below.
Special tool
(A) : 09913-85210
(B) : 09951-26010
Specification for leading arm bushing protrusion
“a” : 8.5 – 10.5 mm (0.33 – 0.41 in.)
“b” : 6.0 – 9.0 mm (0.24 – 0.35 in.)
2) Install leading arm (1) to vehicle body and axle housing,
referring to figure for proper installing direction of bolts.
Nuts should not be tightened.
3) Install shock absorber lower mounting bolt, refer to “Front
Shock Absorber” in this section.
4) Install air locking hub vacuum pipe clamp bolts and tighten
them to specified torque (for 4WD).
Tightening torque
Vacuum pipe clamp bolts
(b) : 5.5 N·m (0.55 kg-m, 4.0 lb-ft)
5) Lower hoist and with vehicle in non-loaded condition, tighten
nuts of leading arm to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Leading arm nuts
(a) : 90 N·m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
2. Vacuum hose
3. Body outside
[A] : Front
[B] : Rear

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9) Remove knuckle seal cover bolts, take off knuckle seal cover
(1), knuckle seal and knuckle seal retainer.
10) Remove upper and lower kingpins (2) from steering knuckle.
11) Remove knuckle with hub assembly from axle housing (for
2WD model) or draw out right and left axle shafts with
knuckle and hub assembly (for 4WD model).
12) Before removing front propeller shaft (1), give match marks
(3) on joint flange (2) and front propeller shaft as shown (for
4WD).
13) Remove front differential from front axle housing (for 4WD).
14) Remove air locking hub vacuum pipe from axle housing (1)
(for 4WD).
15) Support front axle housing by using floor jack.
16) Remove lateral rod, refer to “Lateral Rod” in this section.
17) Remove stabilizer bar, refer to “Stabilizer Bar / Bushings” in
this section.
18) Loosen mounting nuts of leading arm (1) but don’t remove
bolts. NOTE:
The removed upper and lower kingpins (2) must be kept
separated so as to prevent an error when putting them
back in their place in reassembly.
NOTE:
At this time, lower kingpin bearing sometimes falls off.
So remove bearing while pulling off knuckle gradually.

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3) Install air locking hub vacuum pipe and tighten clamp bolts to
specified torque (for 4WD).
Tightening torque
Vacuum pipe clamp bolts
(a) : 5.5 N·m (0.55 kg-m, 4.0 lb-ft)
4) Install stabilizer bar, refer to “Stabilizer Bar / Bushings” in
this section.
5) Install lateral rod (1) to vehicle body and axle housing.
Install bolts in proper direction as shown in figure.
At this time, mount bolt and nut but don't tighten them.
6) Clean mating surfaces of axle housing (1) and differential
carrier and apply sealant to housing side (for 4WD).
“A” : Sealant 99000-31110
7) Install differential carrier assembly (2) to axle housing and
tighten carrier bolts to specified torque (for 4WD).
Tightening torque
Front differential carrier bolts
(a) : 23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
8) Install front propeller shaft (1) to joint flange aligning match
marks (3) and torque flange bolts to specification (for 4WD).
Tightening torque
Front propeller shaft flange bolts
(b) : 50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
For left hand steering vehicle, install lateral rod with its
bending point (2) placed to right side of vehicle.
[A] : Right hand steering vehicle
[B] : Left hand steering vehicle

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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.

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Tightening Torque Specifications
Required Service Material
Fastening partTightening torque
Nm kg-m lb-ft
Stabilizer mount bracket bolt 20 2.0 14.5
Stabilizer ball joint nut 50 5.0 36.5
Shock absorber lock nut 29 2.9 21.0
Shock absorber lower nut 90 9.0 65.0
Brake caliper carrier bolt 85 8.5 61.5
Wheel bearing lock nut 220 22.0 160.0
Wheel bearing lock washer screw 1.5 0.15 1.0
Air locking hub bolt 48 4.8 35.0
Wheel spindle bolt 50 5.0 36.5
Kingpin bolt 25 2.5 18.0
Knuckle seal cover bolt 10 1.0 7.5
Tie-rod end nut
43 4.3 31.5
Drag-rod end nut (Knuckle side)
Lateral rod bolt and nut
90 9.0 65.0
Leading arm nut
Front differential carrier bolt 23 2.3 17.0
Front propeller shaft flange bolt 50 5.0 36.5
Wheel nut 95 9.5 69.0
Vacuum pipe clamp bolt 5.5 0.55 4.0
MaterialRecommended SUZUKI product
(Part Number)Use
Lithium grease SUZUKI SUPER GREASE (A)
(99000-25010)Knuckle seal / axle shaft oil seal
Recess of wheel spindles
Wheel hub oil seal
Wheel bearing
Spindle thrust washer
Spindle bush (inside and flange
part)
Spindle oil seal
SUZUKI SUPER GREASE (C)
(99000-25030)Kingpin bearing
Axle shaft joint (for 4WD)
Sealant SUZUKI BOND NO. 1215
(99000-31110)Mating surfaces of wheel spindle
and knuckle
Mating surface of differential carrier
and axle housing
Sealing compound SUZUKI SEALING COMPOUND
366E
(99000-31090)Mating surface of wheel spindle and
knuckle
Kingpin
Mating surfaces of hub cap and
wheel hub

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Check wheel bearings for wear. When measuring thrust
play, apply a dial gauge to axle shaft center after removing
wheel center cap from wheel disc.
When measurement exceeds limit, replace bearing.
Rear wheel bearing thrust play limit
: 0.8 mm (0.03 in.)
By rotating wheel actually, check wheel bearing for noise and
smooth rotation. If it is defective, replace bearing.
On-Vehicle Service
Rear Shock Absorber
The shock absorber is non-adjustable, non-refillable, and cannot be disassembled. The only service the shock
absorber requires is replacement when it has lost its resistance, is damaged, or leaking fluid.
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Support rear axle housing (1) by using floor jack (2) to pre-
vent it from lowering.
WARNING:
When discarding shock absorber, be sure to refer to instructions in “Rear Shock Absorber Check” in
this section for proper procedure as it is gas sealed type.