Front Axle Shaft / Oil Seal / Kingpin Bearing Outer Race Removal and Installation - Suzuki Jimny Workshop Manual

1) Hoist vehicle.

2) Drain differential gear oil from front axle housing by loosing drain plug (for 4WD).

3) Remove steering knuckle. For details, refer to Steering Knuckle / Wheel Spindle Removal and Installation:Front .

4) Draw out axle shaft (2).

5) Remove oil seal (1) from axle housing (for 4WD).

6) Drain out kingpin bearing outer race (1) from front axle housing (2).

1) Install kingpin bearing outer race (1) to front axle housing by using special tools.

2) Press-fit oil seal (1) until it becomes flush with inner surface of front axle housing (2) by using special tool.

3) Apply grease to oil seal lip.

4) Install axle shaft (2) to front axle housing (1) (for 4WD).

5) Install knuckle to front axle housing. For details, refer to Steering Knuckle / Wheel Spindle Removal and Installation:Front .

6) Refill front axle (differential) housing with new specified gear oil (for 4WD). Refer to Front Differential Gear Oil Inspection and Change:Front for refill.

7) After servicing, check that no oil leakage exists.