Suzuki Jimny Service Manual page 130

STEERING GEAR BOX (MANUAL TYPE) AND LINKAGE 3B-9
2) Adjust tie rod (and/or drag rod) length to the measurement
shown in figure; then tighten tie rod end lock nuts temporarily
by finger.
Tie rod and drag rod length
Tie rod length "a" : 1132 mm (44.6 in.)
Drag rod length "a" : 864.5 mm (34.0 in.)
NOTE:
Make the length "b" of right and left tie rod end the same.
3) Align lock nut (3) with mark on tie rod thread and connect tie
rod end to knuckle and/or pitman arm. Tighten new nut (1) to
specified torque.
NOTE:
To prevent ball stud from being rotated while tightening
tie rod end nut (1), tighten Nut (M12 × 1.25) to about 20
N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14.5 Ib-ft) and remove it.
Then tighten new nut (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie rod end nut
(a) : 43 N·m (4.3 kg-m, 31.5 lb-ft)
4) Inspect for proper toe and steering angle (inside & outside).
(Refer to "Preliminary Checks Prior To Adjusting Front Align-
ment" in Section 3A).
Adjust tie rod (2) and drag rod length as required, if neces-
sary.
5) After confirming proper toe, tighten tie rod end lock nut (3) to
specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie rod end lock nut
(b) : 65 N·m (6.5 kg-m, 47.0 lb-ft)
6) Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque and lower hoist.