Tie-Rod End Inspection; Steering Shaft Joint On-Vehicle Inspection; Steering Gear Case Assembly Removal And Installation - Suzuki Swift Sport 2004 Service & Repair Manual

6C-42 Power Assisted Steering System:
2) Connect tie-rod end to knuckle. Tighten tie-rod end
nut (1) to specified torque.
3) Bend new split pin (2).
NOTE
After tightening tie-rod end nut to specified
torque, match next first slot of nut with hole
of tie-rod end for insertion of split pin
(rotation angle 60° max).
Tightening torque
Tie-rod end nut (a): 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
1,(a)
2
4) Inspect for proper toe referring to "Front Wheel
Alignment Inspection and Adjustment in Section 2B".
5) 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)
6) Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque and lower
hoist.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 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
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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 front suspension frame with steering gear
case assembly referring to "Front Suspension
Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushings Removal and
Installation in Section 2B".
2) Remove steering gear case mounting No.3 bolts (4),
No.1 bolts (1), No.2 bolts (2) and gear case bracket,
then remove gear case (3) from front suspension
frame (5).
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4
3
2
5
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