Suzuki Jimny Restoration Ep. 3 - Swivel Hub Rebuild

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In this video we perform a swivel hub rebuild (steering knuckle rebuild) on our 2008 Suzuki Jimny Sierra, which includes replacing the front wheel bearings, knuckle bearings, air locking hub gaskets and all associated oil seals. This solves our issue with a steering wobble (AKA death wobble) of the front end. See further below in this description for full details of tools and parts used.
Link to previous episode - suspension lift kit install - • Suzuki Jimny Restorati...
Model - 2008 Suzuki Jimny Sierra JLX JB43 (SN413 T6)
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00:00 Introduction
00:49 Jacking car and removing front wheels
02:46 Draining front differential oil
05:46 Removing front brake caliper and brake disc
06:56 Removing air locking hub and how it works
07:45 Removing CV circlip, spindle thrust washer
08:29 Removing wheel bearing lock nut, washer and hub assembly
10:40 Removing spindle and dust cover
12:27 Disconnecting tie rod and drag link ends (ball joints) from steering arm
14:00 Removing knuckle seals
14:49 Removing king pin bearings and king pins
16:06 Removing knuckle housing
16:53 Removing axle and constant velocity (CV) joint
18:33 Removing inner axle oil seal
19:27 Removing upper and lower king pin bearing races
19:57 Cleaning all removed parts
20:15 Removing spindle oil seal
20:29 Replacing wheel bearing oil seal and wheel bearing
22:13 Installing new spindle oil seal
22:27 Installing new inner axle oil seal
22:51 Installing new upper and lower king pin bearing races
23:02 Packing axle and CV joint with moly grease
24:07 Greasing knuckle bearings
25:07 Installing axle and CV
25:31 Installing knuckle housing and king pin bearings
27:22 Installing knuckle seals (wipers)
28:13 Reinstating tie rod and drag link ends
29:12 Installing spindle and dust cover
30:17 Testing air locking system
31:21 Installing wheel bearing hub and bearing washer
32:24 Installing wheel bearing lock nut and tensioning wheel bearing
34:01 Installing spindle thrust washer and CV circlip
35:02 Installing air locking hub and gasket
35:55 Installing brake disc and caliper
36:28 Filling front differential with new oil
38:30 Reinstating front wheels and lowering car
38:53 Checking 4WD locking hub engagement
39:28 Test drive and conclusion
Parts installed:
Hub Vacuum Gasket - 43838-82CB1
CV Circlip - 09380-26004
Spindle Thrust Washer - 44182-82CB0
Bearing Lock Nut - 43461-82CB0 (shown re-used)
Bearing Thrust Washer - 43465-60A00
Front Wheel Bearing - 43462-84A00
Wheel Bearing Circlip - 09381-68001 (shown re-used)
Wheel Bearing Oil Seal - 09283-54001
Spindle Bush - 43445-60A11
Spindle Oil Seal - 43446-82CB0
Knuckle King Pin Bearing - 09265-15006 (x2 per side)
Knuckle King Pin - 45610-63002 (shown re-used)
Inner Axle Oil Seal - 09283-26016
Steering knuckle seal assembly - 45120-81A04
Front differential drain plug - 09246-16010
Front differential fill plug - 09248-20003
Front differential fill plug gasket - 09168-20003
Front Diff Oil - 1.65L of API GL-5 Hypoid Gear Oil SAE 80W-90
Molybdenum disulphide lithium base grease - 1x 450g tub (Penrite Molygrease)
Red lithium base wheel bearing grease - 1x 450g tub (Nulon Xtreme Performance)
Permatex Ultra Black oil resistant gasket maker (RTV) - 1x tube
All genuine part numbers were found by entering vehicle identification number (VIN) into PartSouq:
partsouq.com/
Tools used:
Metric socket set - 10, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19 mm
10mm square male socket - T&E Tools No. 5516 (for diff plugs)
Torx E10 socket
Wheel bearing lock nut socket (special service tool 09944-77020)
Torque wrench
Breaker bar
Seal puller tool
Bearing and seal driver kit
Ball joint separator tool
Pry bar (crow bar)
Circlip pliers (round point, not flag type)
Jack and 2x jack stands
Wheel chocks
Tom thumb 1L hand pump
Flathead screwdriver
Steel hammer
Brass or copper hammer (soft material)
WD-40 (or other penetrating fluid)
Oil drain pan
2x M8 coarse thread (standard, M8x1.25) bolts
2x wooden blocks
Air compressor and tube (optional)
Paper towel or rags
Brake and parts cleaner and degreaser
Old toothbrush
Razor blade
Disclaimer: At 2nd Gear Low, we love working on cars, but we are not trained mechanics. We like completing maintenance and modifications to all sorts of cars and filming it for your entertainment, but we can’t promise that you won’t harm yourself, someone else, your car or your warranty by trying this. Talk to a qualified mechanic if you are ever unsure about any part of a job that you choose to try yourself.

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@cm9495 8 ай бұрын

Boys. Maaaate, by farrrr one of the best most informative "how to" for entertainment purposes only...videos on jimnys to date...step by step....part numbers...lists of parts used...specs...diagrams with labels. I hope you guys continue with the videos. Bloody unreal! Thankyou for the great content!

@2ndGearLow 8 ай бұрын

This means a lot to us mate, really appreciate your comment!

@talkleiner 10 ай бұрын

You guys rock we need more jimny videos for the DIY community since there's a big gap there

@2ndGearLow 10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate! Really appreciate your kind feedback

@andrecharles1360 Жыл бұрын

This is the best and most complete non-tutorial i have seen for this. Thanks guys

@2ndGearLow Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Andre, glad it was helpful!

@andrecharles1360 Жыл бұрын

@@2ndGearLow subcribed from St. Lucia, West Indies.

@jbana6561 Жыл бұрын

Really great video, magnifying and explanation well done! More Jimmy stuff plz I’m in jimny learning mode 😊

@2ndGearLow Жыл бұрын

Thanks J! We really appreciate your comment, keep on learning!

@Pvianna99 Жыл бұрын

I love the Jimny d, such a simple and well made car. Did this job exactly a year ago, almost 3h per side. Due to restricted garage space I did one side at a time. Saved a lot of cash by doing it myself and time also

@2ndGearLow Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yes, it can be a great way to save some money by doing this job yourself, albeit needing to buy a few tools

@matthewjolman1143 Ай бұрын

Thank you for being so detailed.

@2ndGearLow Ай бұрын

No problem Matthew, thanks for watching

@overunder_4x4 Жыл бұрын

Just found you guys, thanks to @aussiearvos. Watched the Jimmy playlist. Love it. Definitely looking forward to new wheels and tires and 4x4 trail videos & beach runs & performance tuning. Keep up the great work! 🍻

@2ndGearLow Жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining us mate and glad to hear you're enjoying it!

@WolGarm 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic videos! Just bought a Jimny myself and this really makes life easier. Thanks a lot.

@2ndGearLow 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, glad to hear you enjoyed the video!

@billietam6571 Жыл бұрын

Amazing and I enjoy to see you guy for such an informative video. Thousands thanks to you ❤

@2ndGearLow Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, we're glad to hear you enjoyed it

@paulalvarezdelcastillo4117 6 ай бұрын

Great videos, boys! Very well done and informative. Cheers from NZ.

@2ndGearLow 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Paul, we appreciate your comment!

@stevebristow2097 10 ай бұрын

awesome video, really like the flow of the videos, very informative. need more off the Jimny.

@2ndGearLow 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve, we're glad to hear you're enjoying the Jimny series!

@peterkukla9069 Жыл бұрын

Hi Guys, England Calling. Absolutley the very BEST instruction Video I've ever seen. The detail information is fantastic and very well explained, it works reall well between you both. Wish you ALL the very best. Peter

@2ndGearLow Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter, we're glad to hear you enjoyed it

@keepitwheelz1983 9 ай бұрын

Amazing as usual!! Need more jimny videos 😁

@2ndGearLow 9 ай бұрын

Thanks mate! Glad to hear you're enjoying it

@VarmaxDIY 10 ай бұрын

Very nice guys!I enjoyed all the episodes! Looking forward for the next one. Hopefully you will do something to improve consumption maybe?🤞🙂

@2ndGearLow 9 ай бұрын

Hi Varmax, thanks for watching and we appreciate your comment! Episode 4 is out now and Episode 5 has already been filmed. Changing the driveline fluids could improve fuel economy slightly, if they're in bad condition..

@hunterspry3778 Жыл бұрын

Great video gonna be handy as!

@2ndGearLow Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching mate!

@zacbyrnes4754 Жыл бұрын

Just watched all three of your videos. Helped me out heaps, I need to do all these on my 1999 Jimny... When is the next video coming out as I have the death wobble and want to use all means necessary to eradicate it!

@2ndGearLow Жыл бұрын

Thanks Zac, great to hear you're enjoying the Jimny vids! The next one will be on driveline fluids but after that we'll be looking at more steering and suspension components that can affect the death wobble!

@darthfigures5395 2 ай бұрын

Helluva good job

@2ndGearLow Ай бұрын

Thanks mate!

@franciscgedeon9237 6 ай бұрын

very nice write-up, great job. one exception: please don't tap on the inner race of the wheel bearing when re-installing, you're gonna spall the balls. you need either to tool that extends to the diameter of the outer race, or just use the old bearing to tap the new one in. as a general rule, you want to avoid hitting any hard cemented surfaces, or you risk chipping the inner surfaces of the races or the balls.

@teo4807 9 ай бұрын

Subbed, this is super helpful

@2ndGearLow 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Teo!

@mohammeddmalik Жыл бұрын

Best how to guide I've seen on this job! Super comprehensive! Did you only do the one side or did you copy/paste on the drivers side too?

@2ndGearLow Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mohammed! Yes, the process is almost exactly the same for both sides, and they should both be done at the same time. The difference is one steering arm has both a tie rod and drag link end to disconnect (shown), and the other side has only the tie rod end

@mohammeddmalik Жыл бұрын

@@2ndGearLow perfect, thanks man! Having just purchased my first Jimny yesterday I'm looking forward to lots more content! Subscribed :)

@2ndGearLow Жыл бұрын

Awesome, hope it goes well and thanks a lot for Subscribing!

@romellramos3823 Ай бұрын

Hi. You're great! Will it be exactly the same procedure in doing the right side axle, spindle, etc...?

@MacioG 8 ай бұрын

Now I have to do it myself

@2ndGearLow 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching mate, we hope it goes well!

@clivecalleja4618 Жыл бұрын

👍👍 thanks for this video

@2ndGearLow Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching Clive

@peterkukla9069 Жыл бұрын

Guys, can we ask a favour please, these videos deliver a lot of detail in terms of Torque settings etc. Is there any chance you could do a build sheet we can download. Brilliant video's. Very best Peter

@2ndGearLow Жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, thanks for watching We always suggest following the factory service manual when doing these jobs. The FSM typically has a page at the back of each section covering all relevant torque specs for that area, and there's a detailed list of tools and parts in each video description. Hope that helps!

@jamesguthrie7749 Жыл бұрын

My Sierra had 3 different greases in the swivel hub, what looked like wheel bearing grease on the kingpin bearings, moly in the knuckle, and some type of packing grease within the housing. I also couldn't find much info about the Super A grease. In the Sierra manual Suzuki says to use this Super A grease on all these areas. I've seen other Jimny/Sierra with what looked like this 3 different grease arrangement, so I'm guessing they come from the factory like this. It looks like that grease packed in the housing is a higher viscosity/more sticky than the moly and is just there to keep water and stuff out of the knuckle while also keeping the moly in.

@2ndGearLow 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching James and appreciate your feedback!

@wanjausam Жыл бұрын

Hi Can you change the vacuum 4 wheel system to the manual engagement system?

@stephenadams3142 6 күн бұрын

great video guys just wondering approximately how much was spent on parts

@NatesterNL Жыл бұрын

21:35 Nice job on hitting on the center hub of the wheel bearing, just what a brand new wheel bearing needs....Always drive it in from the outer edge/cage as to not shock load the rollers/balls inside

@ExploreJimnyDK 3 ай бұрын

what size Bearing and seal driver kit do i need? :) Thanks for good video!

@martinehammond4126 Жыл бұрын

Why didn't you put the rubber seal on before putting hub assemble in place like you did taking the old one off after you disassembled it.

@2ndGearLow Жыл бұрын

Hi Martine, as the new rubber knuckle seal (wiper) is cut before installing, as per the FSM, it doesn't need to be fitted over the knuckle ball before the housing and can be put on afterwards. When using seals that are a continuous ring they must be installed in the right order as they wouldn't fit over larger components such as the knuckle housing

@cryoine7194 Жыл бұрын

dont damage that esp on the outside, so yeah i got a jimny pulled it apart and noticed that my spindle washer was just missing and that wheel bearing nut was proper fucked like they tried to pull it loose with a pliers or vicegrip needless to say the fix was to lock the hubs in their 4WD state to get 4WD

@jd1700 Жыл бұрын

Nice job, hopefully I will never have to do this lol

@2ndGearLow Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jamie!

@Sodafreakdrawing Жыл бұрын

Couldnt you leave the car on the jacks and then engage 4 wheel drive to see if the front wheels spin?

@2ndGearLow Жыл бұрын

Hi Zuthor, thanks for watching. No, we would not recommend this as it would be unsafe. The rear wheels were still on the ground in this video, and by putting the car in drive you would risk the car moving forward and off of the two front jack stands. You can hear 4wd engaging at the front hubs as shown in the video, it's easier to hear in person but you do need two people to check it

@CameraCombo 6 ай бұрын

I have the JLX version from 2005 270,000 km. It also has a "death wobble", but no one can tell me what the problem is. It has come and gone too, going almost 2 years with nothing. I took it back to the MOT and it came back. Not sure what to do now. Have any of your problems come back?

@2ndGearLow 5 ай бұрын

Hi mate, thanks for watching. Our problem went away for a very short amount of time after this episode was filmed (when new king pin bearings were installed), but then came back. The problem has gone away permanently after following the process outlined in a Suzuki Service Bulletin targeting this specific issue. Namely, assuming you have already had the wheels balanced correctly and the problem is not only happening under braking, look at replacing the leading arm bushings and installing shims on the front knuckle bearings (king pins). Steering vibration (or death wobbles) are often caused by improper bearing preload on the knuckle bearings for solid front axle vehicles - installing the shims increases that preload

@CameraCombo 5 ай бұрын

@@2ndGearLow Thank you so much for your long answer. That gives me some ideas where to go with this.

@2ndGearLow 5 ай бұрын

@@CameraCombo No problem mate!

@Smiddy0700 10 ай бұрын

The crowbar joke is s tier XD, did u guys go to the Waroona Jimny meet recently?

@2ndGearLow 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Smiddy! No we didn't, sounds cool though

@hunterspry3778 6 ай бұрын

Do you guys know how much all the parts cost to do this? Looking at doing it in the coming months

@2ndGearLow 6 ай бұрын

Hi mate, thanks for watching. This can vary a fair bit depending on quality of parts and where you get them from. We're based I'm Australia but typically buy genuine parts internationally via partsouq.com as it works out cheaper even after shipping. You can see a full list of the part numbers used in the description of this video, and ask your local Suzuki parts department for a quote or add that list of parts to cart on partsouq to get a price

@hunterspry3778 6 ай бұрын

@@2ndGearLow ok thanks a lot

@LecimyzKoksem 11 ай бұрын

Hey guys, I opened mine and I can see only two of those spark plugs . Why is that ? It's 1.3 petrol 2002

@2ndGearLow 11 ай бұрын

Hi Lecimyz, I think you may have meant to comment on Episode 1 where we change the spark plugs. There are 2 ignition coils, with 4 spark plugs. You need to remove the 2 ignition coils, which each have a spark plug lead underneath, and the other two spark plug leads are separate. Once all coils and leads are removed, you should find four spark plugs in the four tubes

@bluur3531 11 ай бұрын

Hi, where do you buy your suzuki jimny parts?? Thanks. Please help

@2ndGearLow 11 ай бұрын

Hi, we are in Australia but typically buy our genuine parts from partsouq.com. We pay international shipping but in our experience most parts still work out cheaper than buying from Suzuki here, and they have more parts in stock

@bluur3531 11 ай бұрын

@@2ndGearLow Thank u for the help.. 😀

@2ndGearLow 11 ай бұрын

No problem! Don't forget to put your VIN in so you get parts diagrams and part numbers specifically for your vehicle

@LecimyzKoksem 11 ай бұрын

I will hamdle two first episodes, this one is a no no :D

@2ndGearLow 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Lecimyz! Maybe one day..

@musamasalu294 7 ай бұрын

Mnaongea mpaka kiswahili?

@2ndGearLow 7 ай бұрын

Hi mate, it's English only unfortunately

@lutiyturist Жыл бұрын

seals must not be cut! You had to put them on to the steering knuckle

@2ndGearLow Жыл бұрын

These seals are designed to be cut, it is included as a step in the FSM. The new seal cannot fit over the steering knuckle without cutting it

@Guide504 11 ай бұрын

Rubber seal does go over knuckle joint before kingpin races are tapped in. DON'T SPLIT THE RUBBER!

@2ndGearLow 11 ай бұрын

The process showed (including cutting the rubber) is as per the Suzuki Factory Service Manual. We checked to confirm beforehand, the genuine Suzuki seal (shown) will not fit over the knuckle ball without being cut.

@Guide504 11 ай бұрын

@@2ndGearLow it will I've just done my other side 20mins ago, with suzuki part