Suzuki WagonR+ RB310 Service Manual page 2136

STEERING RACK PLUNGER
REMOVAL
1) Remove rack boots and tie rods.
2) Loosen lock nut (1) with holding damper screw (2) with special
tool.
Special Tool
(A): 09944-28320
3) Remove lock nut (1), rack damper screw (2), rack plunger spring
(3) and rack plunger (4).
INSPECTION
D Inspect rack plunger (1) for wear or damage.
D Inspect rack plunger spring (2) for deterioration.
In either case, if found defective, replace.
INSTALLATION
1) Apply grease lightly to sliding part of plunger (1) against rack.
2) Install plunger and spring (2) as shown.
3) Apply sealant to all around thread part of rack damper screw (3)
and tighten it to specified torque with special tool.
Special Tool
(A): 09944-28320
"A": Sealant 1207C, 99000-31150
Tightening Torque
.
(a): 7 – 12 N m (0.7 – 1.2 kg-m, 5.5 – 8.5 lb-ft)
4) After tightening rack damper screw to specified torque, turn it
back by 30_ X 60_ so that rotation torque becomes as specified
below.
Pinion rotation torque should be checked with rack position cen-
tered.
Special Tool
(A): 09944-18310
Rotation Torque of pinion
.
(a): 1.0 – 1.5 N m (0.10 – 0.15 kg-m, 0.72 – 1.08 lb-ft)
Also, check if rack as a whole moves smoothly.
5) After adjustment, tighten lock nut to specified torque with holding
damper screw at the position.
Special Tool
(A): 09944-28320
Tightening Torque
.
(a): 60 N m (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
MANUAL RACK AND PINION 3B-13