Steering General Diagnosis; Precautions; Precautions For Steering, Suspension, Wheels And Tires Diagnosis; Diagnostic Information And Procedures - Suzuki Liana RH413 Service Manual

Steering General Diagnosis

Steering

Precautions for Steering, Suspension, Wheels and Tires Diagnosis

Since the problems in steering, suspension, wheels and tires involve several systems, they must all be considered
when diagnosing a complaint. To avoid using the wrong symptom, always road test the vehicle first. Proceed with the
following preliminary inspection and correct any defects which are found.
1) Inspect tires for proper pressure and uneven wear.
2) Raise vehicle on a hoist and inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for loose or damaged parts.
3) Spin front wheels. Inspect for out-of-round tires, out-of-balance tires, bent rims, loosen and/or rough wheel
bearings.

Steering Symptom Diagnosis

Condition
Hard steering
Too much play in steering Wheel bearings worn
Poor returnability
Rack and pinion noise
(Rattle or chuckle)
Wander or poor steering
stability
Erratic steering when
braking

Precautions

Diagnostic Information and Procedures

Possible cause
Tire not adequately inflated
Malfunction of power steering system
Bind in tie-rod end ball studs or lower
ball joints
Disturbed front wheel alignment
Bind in steering column
Loose steering gear case bolts
Worn steering shaft joints
Worn tie-rod ends or tie-rod inside ball
joints
Worn lower ball joints
Malfunction of power steering system
Bind in tie-rod end ball studs
Bind in ball joints
Bind in steering column
Disturbed front wheel alignment
Tires not adequately inflated
Malfunction of power steering system
Loose steering gear case bolts
Worn rack bush
Malfunction of power steering system
Mismatched or uneven tires
Loosen ball joints and tie-rod ends
Faulty struts or mountings
Loose stabilizer bar
Broken or sagging springs
Disturbed wheel alignment
Malfunction of power steering system
Worn wheel bearings
Broken or sagging springs
Wheel tires are inflated unequally
Disturbed wheel alignment
Brakes not working in unison
Leaking wheel cylinder or caliper
Warped discs
Badly worn brake linings
Drum is out of round in some brakes
Defective wheel cylinders
Steering General Diagnosis:
Correction / Reference Item
Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Check and correct.
Replace tie-rod end or front suspension arm.
Check and adjust front wheel alignment.
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Tighten.
Replace joint.
Replace tie-rod end or tie-rod.
Replace front suspension control arm.
Check and correct.
Replace tie-rod end.
Replace.
Repair or replace.
Check and adjust front wheel alignment.
Adjust tire pressure.
Check and correct.
Tighten.
Replace.
Check and correct.
Replace or inflate tires to proper pressure.
Replace suspension arm or tie-rod end.
Replace strut or repair mounting.
Tighten or replace stabilizer bar or bush.
Replace spring.
Check and adjust wheel alignment.
Check and correct.
Replace.
Replace coil spring.
Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Check and adjust wheel alignment.
Check and adjustment brake system.
Repair or replace wheel cylinder or caliper.
Replace brake disc.
Replace brake shoe lining.
Replace brake drum.
Replace or repair wheel cylinder.
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