Suzuki Jimny Restoration Ep. 5 – Tie Rod Ends & Control Arm Bushings

In this video we change the tie rod ends and drag rod (AKA drag link) ends, as well as the leading arm and trailing arm bushings on our 2008 Suzuki Jimny Sierra. Collectively these are known as the steering linkages and control arms (AKA radius arms) respectively.
Link to previous episode – Driveline Oils:    • Suzuki Jimny Restoration Ep. 4 - Chan...  
Model – 2008 Suzuki Jimny Sierra JLX JB43 (SN413 T6)

Jump to Section:
00:00 Introduction
00:26 Removing leading arm
01:54 Pressing out leading arm bushings
05:06 Pressing in new leading arm bushings
07:32 Re-installing leading arm
09:34 Removing trailing arm
10:39 Pressing out trailing arm bushings
10:56 Pressing in new trailing arm bushings
12:04 Re-installing trailing arm
13:58 Jacking car and removing front wheels
14:37 Removing tie rod ends
19:37 Installing new tie rod ends
22:22 Removing drag rod ends
23:59 Installing new drag rod ends
25:33 Reinstating wheels and lowering car
25:49 Conclusion and Outro

Suzuki part numbers:
Leading arm bushing, axle side (x2 per arm) – 46282-81A30
Leading arm bushing, body side (x1 per arm) – 46213-76J00
Trailing arm bushing, axle side (x2 per arm) – 46282-81A00
Trailing arm bushing, body side (x1 per arm) – 46213-76J00
Tie rod end, Left – 48810-81A01
Tie rod end, Right – 48820-81A01
Drag rod end, Left – 48810-81A01
Drag rod end, Right – 48820-81A01
Tie rod or drag rod lock nut, Left – 09140-16023
Tie rod or drag rod lock nut, Right – 09140-16022
Tie rod (full assembly) – 48831-81A20
Drag rod (full assembly) – 48931-81A10
M12x1.25 (fine thread) castellated nuts x4, with 4x new split pins

All genuine part numbers were found by entering vehicle identification number (VIN) into PartSouq:
https://partsouq.com/

Tools and consumables used:
Metric socket set – 12, 17, 19 mm
Ring spanner – 17 mm
Open ended spanner or flared crows foot wrench – 24 mm
Torque wrench
Hammer (copper or brass preferred)
Hydraulic press (20T shown)
Press sleeve kit (Daytona DMPULS 27pce master press & pull sleeve kit shown)
Press plates kit (PKTool PT51603 bush/bearing seal driver 52pce master kit shown)
Hydraulic jack
Ball joint separator tool (Repco RST157 shown)
Measuring tape
Ruler
Jack stands x2
Small wire brush (brass brush shown)
Anti-seize (Permatex anti-seize lubricant shown)
Nitrile gloves
WD-40 (or other penetrating fluid)
Paper towel or rags
Brake and parts cleaner

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.