Suzuki Samurai 1986, Service Manual

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17-3. MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Shock Absorber
1) Inspect for deformation or damage.
2) Inspect bushings for wear or damage.
3) Inspect for evidence of oil leakage.
Replace any defective part.
WARNING:
When handling rear shock absorber in which
high-pressure gas is sealed, make sure to
observe the following precautions.
1) Don’t disassemble it.
2) Don’t put it into the fire.
3) Don’t store it where it gets hot.
4) Before disposing it, be sure to drill a
hole in it where shown by an arrow in
the figure below and let gas and oil out.
Lay it down sideways for this work.
Drill hole with
imately 3 mm (0.12 in.)
diameter.
off
Cover with a vinyl envelope as
shown so that drill dust will
not scatter around.
Leaf Spring and Bumper
1) Inspect leaf spring for crack, wear and damage.
NOTE:
Special attention must be paid to that part as
indicated by “A” in below figure (where each
end of the shorter leaf contacts).
2) Inspect bumper for damage.
If found defective, replace.
Fig. 17-3-3
Front Wheel Bearing [ INSPECTION ]
(1) To check wheel bearings, jack up front end.
Spin wheel and check if it is spun smoothly
and is free from abnormal noise. If it isn’t,
replace wheel bearing.
Fig. 17-3-4
(2) Upon completion of the check in above(1),
check each joint of steering system for
tighteness, each ball stud of the steering link
as well as each kingpin for rattle. Then check
bearing as described below.
Fig. 17-3-1
Fig. 17-3-2
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