Diagnostic Information And Procedures; Checking Steering Column For Accident Damage - Suzuki Swift Sport 2004 Service & Repair Manual

Checking Steering Column for Accident
Damage
NOTE
Vehicles involved in accidents resulting in
body damage, where steering column has
been impacted or air bag deployed may have
a damaged or misaligned steering column.
Checking Procedure
NOTE
The steering column used in each vehicle is
one of the two types as shown.
1) Check that two capsules (1) are attached to steering
column bracket securely. If found loose, replace
steering column assembly.
[A]
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[A]: Type A
2) Take measurement "a", "b" and "c" as shown.
If it is shorter than specified length, replace steering
column assembly with new one.
Type A
Power steering column length
"a": 459 ± 2 mm (18.1 ± 0.08 in.)
"b": 64.1 ± 1 mm (2.5 ± 0.03 in.)
"c": 306.7 ± 1 mm (12.0 ± 0.03 in.)
Type B
Power steering column length
"a": 466 ± 2 mm (18.3 ± 0.08 in.)
"b": 60.0 ± 1 mm (2.4 ± 0.03 in.)
"c": 300.5 ± 1 mm (11.8 ± 0.03 in.)

Diagnostic Information and Procedures

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[B]
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[B]: Type B
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Steering Wheel and Column:
3) Check steering shaft joints and shaft for any
damages such as crack, breakage, malfunction or
excessive play.
If anything is found faulty, replace as lower shaft
assembly or steering column assembly.
4) Check steering shaft for smooth rotation.
If found defective, replace as steering column
assembly.
5) Check steering shaft and steering column for bend,
cracks or deformation.
If found defective, replace.
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