Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 1790

6C-8 Power Assisted Steering System:
Step
NOTE
Position the wheels straight ahead. Do NOT rotate
the steering wheel more than one complete
revolution from center.
1. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering
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column.
2. Note the position of the steering wheel and rotate the
steering wheel ONE revolution in both directions.
3. Rotate the steering wheel back to the original position.
Was the steering wheel abnormally difficult to rotate in either
direction?
Inspect the intermediate shaft for stiff or loose joints. Repair or
6 replace as necessary.
Did you find and complete the repair?
1. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to "Tire
and Wheel Removal and Installation: ".
2. Disconnect both outer tie rod ends from the steering
knuckles.
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3. Use your hands in order to move the tie rod end studs.
4. If abnormally difficult to move, replace the tie rod end. If
equipped with recirculating ball steering, ensure that idler
and pitman arm joints are not to stiff. Repair as necessary.
Did you find and complete the repair?
1. Use your hands to rotate the steering knuckle inboard and
outboard in order to inspect for a binding strut bearings,
ball joints, or axle.
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2. Repair or replace any abnormally stiff or loose
components.
Did you find and complete the repair?
Inspect for binding in the steering gear. If a binding is present
9 repair or replace the steering gear.
Did you find and complete the repair?
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary. Refer to
10 "Measuring Wheel Alignment: ".
Did you find and complete the repair?
Inspect the steering column for a binding. If a binding is
11 present, repair or replace the steering column as necessary.
Did you find and complete the repair?
Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
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Did you correct the condition?
Action Yes
Go to Step 11 Go to Step 6
Go to Step 12 Go to Step 7
Go to Step 12 Go to Step 8
Go to Step 12 Go to Step 9
Go to Step 12 Go to Step 10
Go to Step 12
Go to Step 12
System OK
No
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