Suzuki GA413 Service Manual page 126

3B1-28 ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM
INSPECTION OF STEERING WHEEL PLAY
Check steering wheel for looseness or rattle by trying to move it in
its shaft direction and lateral direction.
If found defective, repair or replace.
Check steering wheel for play, holding vehicle in straight forward
condition on the ground and with engine stopped.
Steering wheel play " a" : 0 – 30 mm (0 – 1.2 in.)
If steering wheel play is not within specification, inspect as
follows and replace if found defective.
D Tie rod end ball stud for wear
D Lower ball joint for wear
D Steering shaft joint for wear
D Steering pinion or rack gear for wear or breakage
D Each part for looseness
INSPECTION OF STEERING FORCE
1) Place vehicle on level road and set steering wheel at straight-
ahead position.
2) Check that tire inflation pressure is as specified. (Refer to tire
placard.)
3) Start engine.
4) With engine idling, measure steering force by pulling spring ba-
lancer hooked on steering wheel in tangential direction.
Steering force : Less than 35 N (3.5 kg)