Suzuki WagonR+ RB310 Service Manual page 2131

3B-8 MANUAL RACK AND PINION
Power steering Manual steering
MANUAL RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY
(STEERING GEAR CASE)
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Be sure to set front wheels in straight direction and remove
ignition key from key cylinder before these steps, otherwise
contact coil of air bag system may get damaged.
1) Slide driver's seat as far back as possible.
2) Pull off front part of floor mat on driver's side and remove steer-
ing shaft joint cover.
3) For ease of installation, loosen steering shaft upper joint bolt (1)
but don't remove.
4) Remove steering shaft lower joint bolt (2) and disconnect lower
joint from pinion.
5) Hoist vehicle and remove both wheels.
6) Remove tie rod end nuts (1) from both knuckles.
7) Disconnect both tie rod ends (1) from knuckles (2), using puller
(3).
8) Support engine with transmission by transmission jack and then
remove engine rear mouting bolt (1).