Suzuki Samurai 1987 User Manual

6. Remove lower and upper kingpins.
NOTE:
l Upper and lower kingpins, when removed,
must be marked off one from the other.
l Also make sure to check the number of
kingpin shims that were fitted on each side.
Front Axle Shaft Joint
1. To remove axle shaft joint, carry out steps 1
through 7 of steering knuckle removal (p.
17-8 and 17-9) and then follow steps 2 and
3 given below.
2. Drain oil from differential housing by loosen-
ing drain plug.
Fig. 17-1-23
7. Pull off steering knuckle,
NOTE:
When steering knuckle is pulled, lower king-
pin bearing sometimes falls off. So remove
bearing while pulling off the knuckle gradual-
ly.
Upper and lower kingpin bearings must be
also marked off one from the other.
Fig. 17-1-25
3. Pull axle shaft joint off front axle housing.
Fig. 17-1-26
Fig. 17-1-24
17-9

Suzuki Samurai 1987 Specifications

General

Brand	Suzuki
Model	Samurai 1987
Category	Automobile
Language	English