Suzuki GA413 Service Manual page 88

3B-2 MANUAL RACK AND PINION
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
See Section 3.
STEERING WHEEL PLAY CHECK
Check steering wheel for play and rattle, holding vehicle in straight
forward condition on the ground.
Steering wheel play " a": 0 – 30 mm (0 – 1.18 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 (ball stud should move when more
than 2 kg-cm torque is applied.)
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
STEERING RACK BOOT
Inspect each boot for tear. A torn boot allows entry of dust and wa-
ter which can cause wear to steering rack and pinion to produce
noise as well as rust to result in malfunction of steering system.
If even a small tear is noted, replace with new one.
Boots should be visually inspected for any damage and tear during
every periodical inspection at specified intervals and whenever ve-
hicle is hoisted for any other purpose.
TIE-ROD END BOOT
Inspect each boot for tear. If even a small tear is noted, replace with
new one.
STEERING SHAFT JOINT
Check shaft joint for wear, breakage and other damage and re-
place if any defect exists.