Front wheel bearing replacement - Revision history

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More info on aftermarket front wheel hub nut unlock tools

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 *#* 6-pin;
 *#* This model is stronger and less fragile than the other two, but it works only on newer Jimnys 3 (usually post-2005) which have 6-holed hub locking nuts.
-* A hardened Cr-Mo tool offered in [https://www.bigjimny.com/store/hub-nut-tool-suzuki-jimny.html BigJimny store];
+* A hardened Cr-Mo tool offered in [https://www.bigjimny.com/store/jimny-gen3/parts-service/bearings-and-seals/hub-nut-tool BigJimny store];
 * Blue print [https://partsfinder.bilsteingroup.com/en_US/article/blueprint/ADK85503?make=Suzuki&model=Jimny+III+1998+- ADK85503];

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 *#* 6-pin;
 *#* This model is stronger and less fragile than the other two, but it works only on newer Jimnys 3 (usually post-2005) which have 6-holed hub locking nuts.
 * A hardened Cr-Mo tool offered in [https://www.bigjimny.com/store/hub-nut-tool-suzuki-jimny.html BigJimny store];
 * Blue print [https://partsfinder.bilsteingroup.com/en_US/article/blueprint/ADK85503?make=Suzuki&model=Jimny+III+1998+- ADK85503];

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-{{tools|<ul><li> Standard metric sockets and spanners</li><li>Assorted screwdrivers</li><li>[https://www.bigjimny.com/store/hub-nut-tool-suzuki-jimny.html Hub nut unlock tool]</li><li>Circlip pliers (External)</li><li>An E10 Torx socket for the Vacuum Hub Bolts</li><li>A ball joint splitter</li><li>1" Imperial Socket</li><li>G-Clamp or brake piston retractor</li></ul>
+{{tools|<ul><li> Standard metric sockets and spanners</li><li>Assorted screwdrivers</li><li>[https://www.bigjimny.com/store/jimny-gen3/parts-service/bearings-and-seals/hub-nut-tool Hub nut unlock tool]</li><li>Circlip pliers (External)</li><li>An E10 Torx socket for the Vacuum Hub Bolts</li><li>A ball joint splitter</li><li>1" Imperial Socket</li><li>G-Clamp or brake piston retractor</li></ul>
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 |<ul><li>Sometimes comes together with the bearing<br>(otherwise use a high quality grease which is suitable for the application).</li><li>Proper grease selection and application is one of the most important parts of this job.</li><li>Read the notes below the table for more details.</li></ul>
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-|A calendar<br>with<br>pictures of<br>(half)naked<br>women
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 The BigJimny Store has the following parts from the above table on sale:
-* A complete [https://www.bigjimny.com/store/front-wheel-bearing-kit-suzuki-jimny.html 3-piece kit] (wheel bearing + oil seal + C-clip).
+* A complete [https://www.bigjimny.com/store/jimny-gen3/jimny-gen3/parts-service/jimny-gen3/parts-service/bearings-and-seals/front-wheel-bearing-kit-koyo 3-piece kit] (wheel bearing + oil seal + C-clip).
 * Also a special [https://www.bigjimny.com/store/jimny-gen3/parts-service/bearings-and-seals/hub-nut-tool front wheel hub nut unlock tool] from the list of required tools below.

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 |A fistful<br>or so
 |?
-|<ul><li>[https://maximausa.com/products/waterproof-grease?_pos=3&_psq=water&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Maxima 80916]</li><li>[http://www.abro.com/lg-990.html Abro LG-990] <br>(here are<br>[https://abro-rus.ru/catalog/smazki-/smazka-litievaya-sinyaya-sinteticheskaya-3/?sphrase_id=5609 more detailed spec's])</li><li>Various others ...</li></ul>
+|<ul><li>[https://maximausa.com/products/waterproof-grease?_pos=3&_psq=water&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Maxima 80916]</li><li>[https://abro.com/product/3-synthetic-lithium-grease/ Abro LG-990] <br>(here are<br>[https://abro-rus.ru/catalog/smazki-/smazka-litievaya-sinyaya-sinteticheskaya-3/?sphrase_id=5609 more detailed spec's])</li><li>Various others ...</li></ul>
 |<ul><li>Sometimes comes together with the bearing<br>(otherwise use a high quality grease which is suitable for the application).</li><li>Proper grease selection and application is one of the most important parts of this job.</li><li>Read the notes below the table for more details.</li></ul>
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 Additional notes on Maxima 80916 grease:
-* This heavy duty lithium grease is the grease of choice in [https://www.bigjimny.com/store/waterproof-grease.html BigJimny shop].
+* This heavy duty lithium grease is the grease of choice in [https://www.bigjimny.com/store/jimny-gen3/parts-service/bearings-and-seals/waterproof-grease BigJimny shop].
 * It has proven itself very well in practice with several Jimny owners.

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-File:Suzuki front wheel hub nut unlock tool 09951-16050 and 09944-77020 - A01.jpg
+File:Suzuki front wheel hub nut unlock tool - P.N. 09951-16050 and 09944-77020 - A01.jpg
-File:Suzuki front wheel hub nut unlock tool 09951-16050 and 09944-77020 - A02.jpg
+File:Suzuki front wheel hub nut unlock tool - P.N. 09951-16050 and 09944-77020 - A02.jpg
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 <gallery widths="400px" heights="300px" class="center" caption="Front wheel hub nut unlock tool Suzuki 09944-77010>
-File:Suzuki front wheel hub nut unlock tool 09944-77010 - A01.jpg
+File:Suzuki front wheel hub nut unlock tool - P.N. 09944-77010 - A01.jpg
-File:Suzuki front wheel hub nut unlock tool 09944-77010 - A02.jpg
+File:Suzuki front wheel hub nut unlock tool - P.N. 09944-77010 - A02.jpg
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 The BigJimny Store has the following parts from the above table on sale:
 * A complete [https://www.bigjimny.com/store/front-wheel-bearing-kit-suzuki-jimny.html 3-piece kit] (wheel bearing + oil seal + C-clip).
 * Sorry, no calendars with pictures of naked women (nor men for that matter) are in store's offer (yet)!
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 ** Its special value is that it works on multiple vehicle models:
 *** "''Jimnys, Vitaras, Grand Vitaras up to 2004, Suzuki Sidekicks and Geo Trackers from the USA, SJ80 coil sprung Sierras & Samurais"''.