Suzuki GRAND VITARA XL-7 Owner's Manual page 86

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Checking Steering Column and Steering
Upper Shaft 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.
• Check that 2 capsules are attached to steering column
bracket securely. Check clearance between capsules and
steering column bracket. Clearance should be 0 mm (0 in.)
on both sides. If found loose or clearance, replace steering
column assembly.
1. Capsule
2. Steering column bracket
• Take measurement "a" as shown in the figure. If it is shorter
than specified length, replace column assembly with new
one.
Steering column assembly length "a" :
490.3 ± 1.0 mm (19.30 ± 0.04 in.)
• Check steering shaft for smooth rotation.
If found defective, replace as column assembly.
• Check steering shaft and column for bend, cracks or defor-
mation.
If found defective, replace as column assembly.
• Check steering upper shaft lower seal (1) for breakage or
deformation.
If found defective, replace.
• Check steering shaft joints and shaft for any damages such
as crack, breakage, malfunction or excessive play.
If anything is found faulty, replace steering upper shaft
assembly, steering lower shaft assembly or steering column
assembly.
AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C1-11