2005 SUZUKI JIMNY Gear

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GENERAL INFORMATIONGeneral Information0A0A
Maintenance and Lubrication0B
0B
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGHeater and Ventilation1A
1A
Air Conditioning (Optional)1B
1B
STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND
TIRESSteering, Suspension, Wheels and Tires3
3
Front Wheel Alignment3A
3A
Steering Gear Box (Manual Type) and Linkage3B
3B
Power Steering (P/S) System (if equipped)3B1
3B1
Steering Wheel and Column3C
3C
Front Suspension3D
3D
Rear Suspension3E
3E
Wheels and Tires3F
3F
DRIVE SHAFT AND PROPELLER SHAFT
Propeller Shafts4B
4B
BRAKE SYSTEMBrakes5
5
Antilock Brake System (ABS)5E
5E
ENGINEEngine General Information and Diagnosis6
6
Engine Mechanical (M13 Engine)6A1
6A1
Engine Cooling6B
6B
Engine Fuel6C
6C
Engine and Emission Control System6E
6E
Ignition System (Electronic Ignition System)6F
6F
Cranking System6G
6G
Charging System6H
6H
Exhaust System6K
6K
TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH AND
DIFFERENTIALManual Transmission7A
7A
Automatic Transmission (4 A/T)7B
7B
Clutch7C
7C
Transfer7D
7D
Front Differential7E
7E
Rear Differential7F
7F
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMBody Electrical System8
8
Immobilizer Control System (if equipped)8G
8G
BODY SERVICE9
9
RESTRAINT SYSTEMRestraint System10
10
Air Bag System10B
10B

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FLUID COOLER HOSE CHANGE
Replace inlet and outlet hoses of cooler hose and their clamps.
For replacement procedure, refer to “Oil Cooler Hoses” in Section
7B.
Transfer and Differential Oil
INSPECTION
1) Check transfer case and differential for evidence of oil leak-
age.
Repair leaky point if any.
2) Make sure that vehicle is placed level for oil level check.
3) Remove level plug of transfer and differentials (front and
rear) and check oil level.
Oil level can be checked roughly by means of level plug hole.
That is, if oil flows out of level plug hole or if oil level is found
up to hole when level plug is removed, oil is properly filled.
If oil is found insufficient, pour specified amount of specified
oil.
4) Tighten level plug to specified torque.
Refer to “Oil Change” in Section 7D, 7E or 7F for tightening
torque.
CHANGE
Change transfer oil and differentials oil with new specified oil
referring to “Oil Change” in Section 7D, 7E or 7F.
[A] : Transfer
[B] : Front differential
[C] : Rear differential
1. Oil filler/level plug (Apply sealant for transfer)
2. Drain plug (Apply sealant)
CAUTION:
Hypoid gear oil must be used for differential.

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Steering System
INSPECTION
1) Check steering wheel for play and rattle, holding vehicle in
straight forward condition on the ground.
Steering wheel play
“a”: 0 – 30 mm (0 – 1.2 in.)
2) Check universal joints of steering lower shaft (1) for rattle
and damage. If rattle or damage is found, replace defective
part with a new one.
3) Check steering linkage (including kingpin) for looseness and
damage. Repair or replace defective part, if any.
4) Check bolts and nuts for tightness and retighten them as
necessary. Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
Refer to table of “Tightening Torque Specifications” in Sec-
tion 3B (or 3B1) and 3C for particular check points.
5) Inspect steering gear box (2) for evidence of oil leakage. If
leakage is found, check oil level in gear box.
6) Check boots of steering linkage for damage (leaks, detach-
ment, tear, dent, etc.). If damage is found, replace defective
boot with new one.
7) Check wheel alignment. Refer to “Preliminary Checks Prior
to Adjusting Front Alignment” in Section 3A.
Steering Knuckle Seal
INSPECTION
1) Remove knuckle seal cover (1).
2) Check knuckle seal (2) for wear, damage and deterioration.
If defective, replace.
3) Apply grease to seal lip and install seal and seal cover.
“a”: Grease 99000-25010

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GEARSHIFT OR SELECTOR LEVER (TRANSMISSION)
Check gear shift or selector lever for smooth shifting to all positions and for good performance of transmission in
any position.
With automatic transmission equipped vehicle, also check that shift indicator indicates properly according to
which position selector lever is shifted to.
With automatic transmission equipped vehicle, make sure that vehicle is at complete stop when shifting selector
lever to “P” range position and release all brakes.
BRAKE
Foot Brake
Check the following:
that brake pedal has proper travel,
that brake works properly,
that it is free from noise,
that braking force is applied equally on all wheels,
and that brake do not drag.
Parking Brake
Check that lever has proper travel.
Check to ensure that parking brake is fully effective when the vehicle is stopped on the safe slope and brake
lever is pulled all the way.
STEERING
Check to ensure that steering wheel is free from instability, or abnormally heavy feeling.
Check that the vehicle does not wander or pull to one side.
ENGINE
Check that engine responds readily at all speeds.
Check that engine is free from abnormal noise and abnormal vibration.
BODY, WHEELS AND POWER TRANSMITTING SYSTEM
Check that body, wheels and power transmitting system are free from abnormal noise and abnormal vibration or
any other abnormal condition.
METERS AND GAUGE
Check that speedometer, odometer, fuel meter, temperature gauge, etc. are operating accurately.
LIGHTS
Check that all lights operate properly.
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
Periodically check that air comes out from defroster outlet when operating heater or air conditioning.
Set mode control lever to defroster position and fan switch lever to “HI” position for this check. WARNING:
With vehicle parked on a fairly steep slope, make sure nothing is in the way downhill to avoid any per-
sonal injury or property damage. Be prepared to apply regular brake quickly even if vehicle should
start to move.

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6F1
6F2
6G
3
7B1
7C1
7B1
7B1
7C1
7D
7E
7F
8A
8B
8C
8D
8E
9
10
10A
10B
SECTION 3
STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES
DIAGNOSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
FRONT END ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 3A-1
STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 3B-1
POWER STEERING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 3B1-1
STEERING WHEEL, COLUMN AND SHAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 3C-1
FRONT SUSPENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 3D-1
REAR SUSPENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 3E-1
WHEELS AND TIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 3F-1
CONTENTS
General Diagnosis............................................. 3-2
Diagnosis Table .............................................. 3-2
Tire Diagnosis ................................................... 3-5
Irregular and/or Premature Wear .................... 3-5Wear Indicators ............................................... 3-5
Radial Tire Waddle ......................................... 3-5
Radial Tire Lead.............................................. 3-7
Vibration Diagnosis .......................................... 3-7

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Shimmy, Shake or
VibrationTire or wheel out of balance Balance wheels or replace tire
and/or wheel.
Loose wheel bearings Replace wheel bearing.
Loose wheel hub nuts Retighten.
Worn tie rod ends Replace tie rod end.
Worn king pin bearings or king pins Replace king pin bearing and/or
king pin.
Excessive wheel runout Repair or replace wheel and/or tire.
Blister or bump on tire Replace tire.
Excessively loaded radial runout of tire / wheel
assemblyReplace tire or wheel.
Disturbed front wheel alignment Check and adjust front wheel align-
ment.
Loose or worn steering linkage Tighten or replace steering linkage.
Loose steering gear box bolts Tighten box bolts.
Worn steering knuckle oil seal Replace.
Hard Steering
Bind in tie rod end ball studs or king pin bear-
ingsReplace tie rod end or king pin
bearing.
Disturbed front wheel alignment Check and adjust front wheel align-
ment.
Steering gear box adjustment Check and adjust steering gear
box.
Tire not adequately inflated Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Bind in steering column Repair or replace.
Low fluid level, loose drive belt or malfunction of
power steering system (if equipped with P/S)Check and correct.
Too Much Play in
SteeringWheel bearings worn Replace wheel bearing.
Steering gear box attachments loose Tighten or repair.
Steering gear box adjustments Check and adjust steering gear
box.
Worn steering shaft joints Replace joint.
Worn tie rod ends drug rod ball joints Replace tie rod end.
Worn king pin bearings or king pin Replace king pin bearing and/or
king pin.
Poor Returnability
Bind in tie rod end ball studs Replace tie rod end.
Bind in king pin bearings Replace king pin bearing.
Bind in steering column Repair or replace.
Steering gear box needing lubricant Check, repair or lubricate steering
gear box.
Disturbed front wheel alignment Check and adjust front wheel align-
ment.
Steering gear box not properly adjusted Check and adjust steering gear box
torque.
Tires not adequately inflated Adjust pressure.
Steering Noise
(Rattle or Chuckle)Loose bolts and nuts Retighten.
Broken or otherwise damaged wheel bearings Replace wheel bearing.
Worn or sticky tie rod ends Replace tire rod end.
Linkage joints needing grease Lubricate or replace. Condition Possible Cause Correction

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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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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.