Suzuki Samurai 1986, Service Manual

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Fig. 17-3-9
(2) Be sure to insert lock washer after adjust-
ment and tighten lock nut to specified
torque. Then bend a part of lock washer
toward bearing nut (body side) and another
part toward lock nut (outside) so that these
2 nuts are locked.
Wheel bearing lock nut
60 90
tightening torque
6.0 9.0 kg-m
(43.5 65.0 lb-ft)
Fig. 17-3-10
Wheel Bearing Nut
Wheel Bearing Lock Nut
Recheck that bearing starting preload is
within specification.
Upon completion of adjustment, be sure to
install axle shaft drive flange or free wheeling
hub (if equipped), circlip, disc brake caliper
holder and wheel.
Refer to “INSTALLATION” in this section.
King Pin
Inspection and adjustment ]
Where tapered roller bearings holding 2 kingpins
at each front wheel are in good and properly
preloaded (tightened) condition, there will be
no appreciable rattle of wheel. To check king-
pins and their tapered roller bearings, jack up
the front end and shake wheel to feel any
rattle, as shown in figure. If rattle is felt, elimi-
nate it by properly decreasing the shim thick-
ness. The shim is located between flanged part
of kingpin and knuckle.
The above-mentioned method of making a shim
adjustment demands a high degree of skill on the
part of the serviceman. The alternative method
is to adjust shim thickness by referring to the
torque resistance which knuckle arm offers
when pulled in the condition shown in figure.
For this method, the reference torque value is
established as indicated below, and you are to
increase or decrease shim thickness to produce
this torque value,
NOTE:
After removing wheel and steering knuckle oil
seal and disconnecting tie rod end, this check-
ing and adjustment shouId be carried out.
Spring Balance
17-22
Fig. 17-3-12
Fig. 17-3-11