Suspension System Inspection; Steering System Inspection; Drive Shaft (Axle) Boots Inspection; Front Suspension - Suzuki 2006 SX4 Service Manual

0B-9 Maintenance and Lubrication:

Suspension System Inspection

• Inspect front struts and rear shock absorbers for
evidence of oil leakage, dents or any other damage on
sleeves; and inspect anchor ends for deterioration.
Replace defective parts, if any.
• Check front and rear suspension systems for
damaged, loose or missing parts; also for parts
showing signs of wear or lack of lubrication.
Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
• Check front suspension arm ball joint stud dust seals
for leakage, detachment, tear or any other damage.
Replace defective boot, if any.

Steering System Inspection

1) Check steering wheel for play and rattle, holding
vehicle straight on ground.
Steering wheel play
"a": 0 – 30 mm (0 – 1.1 in.)
2) Check bolts and nuts for tightness and retighten
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parts, if any.
3) Check steering linkage for looseness and damage.
Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
4) Check boots (1) and (2) of steering linkage and
steering gear case for damage (leak, detachment,
tear, etc.). If damage is found, replace defective boot
with new one.
If any dent is found on steering gear case boots,
correct it to original shape by turning steering wheel
to the right or left as far as it stops and holding it for a
few seconds.
5) Check universal joints (3) of steering shaft for rattle
and damage. If rattle or damage is found, replace
defective part with a new one.
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6) Check that steering wheel can be turned fully to the
right and left. Repair or replace defective parts, if
any.
7) If equipped with power steering system, check also,
in addition to check items, that steering wheel can be
turned fully to the right and left more lightly when
engine is running at idle speed than when it is
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stopped. Repair, if found faulty.
8) Check wheel alignment referring to "Front Wheel
Alignment Inspection and Adjustment in Section 2B".
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Drive Shaft (Axle) Boots Inspection

Check drive shaft boots (wheel side and differential side)
for leaks, detachment, tear or other damage.
Replace defective parts as necessary.
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