Suzuki Jimny Restoration Ep. 4 - Changing Driveline Oils

In this video we change the transfer case, automatic transmission, and differential oils on our 2008 Suzuki Jimny Sierra.
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Model - 2008 Suzuki Jimny Sierra JLX JB43 (SN413 T6)
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00:00 Introduction
00:24 Draining rear differential oil
02:27 Checking level and draining automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
04:57 Filling rear differential oil
07:37 Changing cabin air filter
08:29 Filling ATF
11:05 Changing transfer case oil
13:41 Conclusion and Outro
Suzuki part numbers:
Differential drain plug - 09246-16010
Differential filler plug - 09248-20003
Differential filler plug gasket - 09168-20003
Automatic transmission drain plug - 09247-10007
Automatic transmission drain plug gasket - 24781-57B00
Transfer case drain plug - 29946-80051
Transfer case filler plug - 29945-80051
Cabin air filter - 95860-81A10
All genuine part numbers were found by entering vehicle identification number (VIN) into PartSouq:
partsouq.com/
Fluids installed:
Rear differential - 1.35L of API GL-5 Hypoid Gear Oil SAE 80W-90 (Castrol Universal 80W-90 shown)
Automatic transmission- approx. 2L of Dexron III ATF (Castrol ATF DEX III shown)
Transfer case - 1.13L of API GL-4 gear oil, 75W-90, 75W-85 or 75W-80 (Castrol Manual VMX-M 75W-85 shown)
Tools and consumables used:
Metric socket set -14 mm
10mm square male socket - T&E Tools No. 5516 (for diff plugs)
Torque wrench
Hammer
Tom thumb 1L hand pump
Oil drain pan
Funnel (narrow end)
Nitrile gloves
WD-40 (or other penetrating fluid)
Paper towel or rags
Degreaser
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.

[@tyroneadams5700]

Thank you!!!🙏. I could hardly find useful information on the jimny

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks for watching Tyrone!

[@jamescreech7794]

Followed you guys exacty. Right down to cooking the drain plug on the gearbox sump. Next change will be fun.

[@2ndGearLow]

Hi James, thanks for watching. Unfortunately that's the way it goes sometimes, ours was already stripped from a previous owner, who had found it now seals better with no gasket, but we'll be looking at a thread repair (possibly Heli-coil) as a longer term solution

[@MattBerryCustom]

Cracking video lads, really enjoying the series to keep me motivated as I do a complete restoration on the Mrs’s 2002 Jimny. Nice one fellas 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks Matt! We really appreciate it. Hope restoring your Jimny is going well

[@cryoine7194]

the most important specc for the trans case oil is it has to be GL-4 gearoil, because these cases have brass elements in it, GL-5 will work but will eat the syncro that is in there

[@2ndGearLow]

Thanks for watching mate. Yes, we did use GL-4 in the transfer case as specified

[@djquixx]

Do you guys happen to know what the Suzuki part number is for the manual transmission filler plug bolt and gasket if it has one?

[@2ndGearLow]

Hi mate, the way we find our part numbers for the Jimny (as well as all our other cars) is using Partsouq.com.
You can enter your Jimny Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), which is a 17-digit code unique to each car, and then see exploded diagrams for every part of your specific car. You can for example search for transmission, and find all of the Suzuki part numbers related to that, including plugs and gaskets

[@djquixx]

@@2ndGearLow thanks for this response man! Cheers!

[@chengdutwo]

Jimny automatic boxs are Aisin & standard ATF is not recommed. Suzuki ATF 3309 is the specicfied ATF, Mobile 3009 (chec the number & by far the cheapest ATF with the correct specs is Toyota T4. I had shifting problems when I drained & filled with Valverline synthetic ATF. Drained & filled 4 times using Toyota T4 & my Jimny with close to 200,000 KLM's is now shifting like new.

[@6ynessxD]

Where did you find all the torgue specs?

[@2ndGearLow]

Hi, thanks for watching. We found a copy of the Suzuki Factory Service Manual (FSM) online, which contains maintenance details including torque specifications

[@superwag634]

When the torque wrench clicks, that’s the sign to stop turning. Not another quarter turn 😂

[@Asian_Connection]

think you guys got it wrong. the rear df fill plug can't have a higher torque than the drain plug!

[@2ndGearLow]

Hi, thanks for watching. I'm not sure where this comment comes from, but the figures shown are correct as per the factory service manual (FSM). It makes sense that the filler plug would have a higher torque specification here, as the filler plus is a straight thread with a gasket, whereas the drain plug is a tapered thread