Steering Rack Boot Inspection; Tie-Rod / Rack Boot Removal And Installation - Suzuki Swift Sport 2004 Service & Repair Manual

Installation
1) Mount steering gear case (1) to front suspension
frame (2) and tighten gear case mounting No.1 bolts
(3), No.2 bolts (4) and No.3 bolts (5) to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Steering gear case mounting No.1 bolt (a): 55
N·m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
Steering gear case mounting No.2 bolt (b): 55
N·m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
Steering gear case mounting No.3 bolt (c): 40
N·m (4.0 kgf-m, 29.0 lb-ft)
2) Install earth cable (6) as shown in figure.
Tightening torque
Earth cable bolt (d): 4.5 N·m (0.45 kgf-m, 3.5 lb-
ft)
5, (c)
3, (a)
3) Install grommet (1) whose projection (2) orients
vehicle forward.
F
F: Vehicle forward
4) Install front suspension frame with steering gear
case assembly referring to "Front Suspension
Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushings Removal and
Installation in Section 2B".
6, (d)
4, (b)
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2
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1
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Power Assisted Steering System:

Steering Rack Boot Inspection

Hoist vehicle.
Inspect each boot for tear. A torn boot allows entry of
dust and water which can cause wear to steering rack
and pinion to produce noise as well as rust to result in
malfunction of steering system.
Even if boot tear is small, replace with new one.
Also, check each boot for dent. If there is a dent, keep
boot in most compressed state for some seconds to
correct dent.
Boots should be visually inspected for any damage, dent
and tear during every periodical inspection at specified
intervals and whenever vehicle is hoisted for any other
purpose.

Tie-Rod / Rack Boot Removal and Installation

Removal
1) Remove steering gear case assembly referring to
"Steering Gear Case Assembly Removal and
Installation".
2) For ease of adjustment after installation, make
marking (1) of tie-rod end lock nut position of tie-rod
thread.
3) Loosen tie-rod end lock nut and remove tie-rod end.
4) Remove boot band (2) and clip (1).
5) Remove boot from tie-rod.
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IYSQ01630034-01