There are basically three different Suzuki SJ models available, the SJ413, the SJ410, and the Spanish built SJ410 Santana.
However, there are many variants of each model, such as Hard-top versions, Soft-top versions, Sport versions etc.
Each of these variants in turn have their own specifications and extras. Below is a table showing the details of the three basic models.
Suzuki 4x4 Chassis Diagrams
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Suzuki 4x4 Dimensions
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Please select your vehicle model below for dimension specs.
Tyre and Rim Sizes
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This table provides the optimum rim widths for most common 4x4 tyre sizes.
You can use our tyre calculator below to work out the overall tyre size for your wheels.
| Tyre Size | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | Imperial | Minimum Rim | Optimum Rim | Maximum Rim |
| 205/75R15 | 27.1x8.1R15 | 5" | 5.5" | 7" |
| 225/75R15 | 28.3x8.9R15 | 6" | 6" | 7.5" |
| 235/75R15 | 28.9x9.3R15 | 6" | 6.5" | 8" |
| 265/75R15 | 30.6x10.4R15 | 7" | 7.5" | 8.5" |
| 31x10.5R15 | 7" | 8.5" | 9" | |
| 33x11.5R15 | 8" | 9" | 10" | |
| 33 & 35x12.5R15 | 8.5" | 10" | 11" | |
Tyre Size Calculator
| Tyre Width | |
| Aspect Ratio | |
| Radius | |
Torque settings, How tight are your nuts?
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| Engine - ft-lbs | |
|---|---|
| Spark Plugs | 21 |
| Camshaft cover bolts | 3 to 3.5 |
| Intake/exhaust manifold nuts/bolts | 13.5 to 20 |
| Camshaft sprocket bolt | 41 to 46 |
| Cylinder head bolts | |
| 8 valve engine | 46 to 50 |
| 16 valve engine Step 1 | 25 |
| 16 valve engine Step 2 | 40 |
| 16 valve engine Step 3 | 48 to 50 |
| Crankshaft pulley bolts | 7.5 to 9 |
| Crankshaft pulley center bolt | |
| 8 valve engine | 52 |
| 16 valve engine | 76 to 83 |
| Oil pump gear plate bolts | 7 to 8.5 |
| Oil pump-to-block bolts | 7 to 8.5 |
| Oil pan bolts/nuts | 7 to 8.5 |
| Flywheel/driveplate bolts | 58 |
| Timing belt cover | 7 to 8.5 |
| Rear main seal housing bolts | 8 |
| Rocker arm shaft retaining screws | 7 to 8.5 |
| Timing belt tensioner bolt | 17.5 to 21.5 |
| Timing belt tensioner nut | 7 to 8.5 |
| Engine mounting center member bolt | 43 |
| Distributor gear case bolts | 6 to 7.2 |
| Main bearing cap bolts | 36.5 to 41 |
| Connecting rod cap nuts | 24 to 26.5 |
| Manual Transmission - ft-lbs | |
| Oil fill and drain plugs | 20 |
| Transmission-to-engine bolts/nuts | |
| Samurai | 16 to 25 |
| Vitara | 51 to 72 |
| Input shaft bearing retainer bolts | 14 to 20 |
| Shift lever retainer bolts (Samurai) | 30 to 60 in-lbs |
| Auto Transmission - Ft-lbs | |
| Transmission-to-engine bolts and nuts | 62 |
| Torque converter-to-driveplate bolt | 62 |
| Oil pan bolts | 9 |
| Transfer Case - Ft-lbs | |
| Transfer case-to-transmission nuts | 20 |
| Shift lever case center bolt | 60 in-lbs |
| Shift lever case bolts | |
| Sidekick | 144 in-lbs |
| Tracker | 20 |
| Samurai Transfer case flange nut | 80 to 108 lbs |
| Clutch and Drivetrain - ft-lbs | |
| Pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts | 14 to 20 |
| Driveshaft nuts and bolts | |
| Samurai | 17 to 22 |
| Sidekick and Tracker | 36 to 43 |
| Freewheeling hub | |
| Manual locking | |
| Hub body bolts | 15 to 22 |
| Hub cover bolts | 72 to 109 in-lbs |
| Automatic locking | |
| Hub body bolts | 15 to 21 |
| Kingpin bolts (Samurai) | 15 to 22 |
| Pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts | 14 to 20 |
| Front wheel bearing nut (Samurai) | 96 to 132 in-lbs |
| Front wheel bearing lock nut (Samurai) | 43 to 65 |
| Driveaxle flange bolt and nut (Vitara) | 29 to 43 |
| Front axle housing mounting bolts (Vitara) | 37 |
| Front wheel bearing locknut (Vitara) | |
| 1992 and earlier (all models) | 89 to 148 |
| 1993 and later Vitara | 155 |
| Sidekick | 180 |
| Differential carrier bolts | |
| Samurai | 20 |
| Vitara | 41 |
| Differential drain plugs | |
| Front | 32 |
| Rear | 36 |
| Brake backing plate bolts/nuts | 14 to 20 |
| Brake drum & Wheel nuts | 37 to 59 |
| Suspension - ft-lbs | |
| SJ/Samurai | |
| Leaf spring U-bolt nuts | 44 to 58 |
| Leaf spring shackle pin nut | 22 to 40 |
| Leaf spring eye-to-frame bolt | 33 to 50 |
| Vitara | |
| Front strut/shock absorber upper mounting nuts | 14 to 22 |
| Front strut/shock absorber-to-steering knuckle nuts | 58 to 75 |
| Lower control arm Front nut | 50 to 75 |
| Rear nut | 65 to 100 |
| Balljoint stud nut | 32 to 50 |
| Balljoint-to-lower arm nuts | 50 to 75 |
| Spindle-to-steering knuckle bolts | 29 to 43 |
| Suspension - ft-lbs | |
| Samurai | |
| Leaf spring U-bolt nuts | 44 to 58 |
| Leaf spring shackle pin nut | 22 to 40 |
| Leaf spring eye-to-frame bolt | 33 to 50 |
| Vitara | |
| Rear balljoint boss bolts | 29 to 43 |
| Upper arm bolts | 58 to 72 |
| Proportioning stay bolts | 17 |
| Trailing rod nuts | 58 to 72 |
| Steering - ft-lbs | |
| Steering wheel nut | 18 to 28 |
| Steering gear mounting bolts | 51 to 65 |
| Intermediate shaft pinch bolt | 14 to 22 |
| Pitman arm-to-steering gear nut | 101 to 129 |
| Tie-rod end ballstud nut | 22 to 40 |
| Steering shaft rubber joint bolts | 11 to 18 |
| Pitman arm nut | 101 to 129 |
| Drag link nut (Samurai) | 22 to 50 |
| Center link nut (Vitara) | 22 to 50 |
| Idler arm nut (Vitara) | 50 to 72 |
| Steering knuckle seal retainer bolts | 96 in-lbs |
| Fuel and Exhaust - ft-lbs | |
| Fuel pump-to-cylinder head nuts | 7 to 11.5 |
| Carb/throttle body mounting nuts/bolts | 13.5 to 20 |
| O2 sensor | 40 |
| Cooling - ft-lbs | |
| Fan clutch-to-water pump nuts | 6 to 8.5 |
| Thermostat housing bolts | 7 to 12 |
| Water pump-to-block bolts | 7 to 9 |
| Brakes - ft-lbs | |
| Brake bleeder screw | 8 |
| Brake hose-to-caliper inlet fitting bolt | 14 to 18 |
| Caliper carrier bolts | 51 to 72 |
| Caliper mounting bolts | 18 to 20 |
| Master cylinder mounting nuts | 7 to 12 |
| Power brake booster mounting nuts | 7 to 12 |
| Wheel cylinder mounting bolts | 6 to 9 |
| Body - ft-lbs | |
| DoorGlass stud nut | 4 |
| Hinge bolt | 26 |
| Handle nut | 4 |
| Latch screw | 7 |
| Front door vent window screw | 1 |
| Rear door stationary glass channel frame screw | 1 |
| Hood hinge bolt | 23 |
| Lift gate Hinge bolt | 7 |
| Latch screw | 7 |
| Striker screw | 22 |
| Front seat frame-to-floor nut | 18 |
| Rear seat-to-seat back cushion hinge bolt | 33 |
| Safety belt anchor bolt | 36 |
Parts Diagrams |
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