Tie-Rod End Inspection; Steering Shaft Joint On-Vehicle Inspection; Steering Gear Case Assembly Removal And Installation - Suzuki 2006 SX4 Service Manual

3) Inspect for proper toe referring to "Front Wheel
Alignment Inspection and Adjustment in Section 2B".
4) After confirming proper toe, tighten tie-rod end lock
nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie-rod end lock nut (a): 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5
lb-ft)
5) Tighten wheel bolts to specified torque and lower
hoist.
Tightening torque
Wheel bolt: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)

Tie-Rod End Inspection

• Inspect for play in ball joint.
• Inspect for play in rack end ball joint.
In either case, if found defective, replace.

Steering Shaft Joint On-Vehicle Inspection

Check shaft joint for wear, breakage and any other
damage and replace if any defect exists.
Steering Gear Case Assembly Removal and
Installation
Removal
CAUTION
!
Be sure to set front wheels (tires) in straight
direction and remove ignition key from key
cylinder before performing the following
steps, otherwise, contact coil of air bag
system may get damaged.
1) Remove steering joint cover.
2) Make alignment marks (1) on pinion shaft (2) and
joint of steering lower shaft (3) for a guide during
reinstallation.
3) Loosen joint bolt (steering column side) (4) and
remove joint bolt (pinion shaft side) (5) and
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disconnect steering lower shaft (3) from pinion shaft
(2).
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4) Disconnect torque sensor connector and P/S motor
connector from steering gear case.
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5) Remove front suspension frame referring to "Front
Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushing
Removal and Installation in Section 2B", and then
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remove steering gear case.
Installation
1) Install grommet (1) as shown in figure.
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2. Protrusion
Power Assisted Steering System:
3
5
1
2
2
6C-37
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4
3
5
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1
1
2
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