Suzuki WagonR+ RB310 Service Manual page 2169

3B1-28 ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING (EPS) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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 (1) at straight-
ahead position.
2) Check that tire inflation pressure is as specified. (Refer to tire
placard.)
3) Remove driver air bag (inflator) module referring to SECTION
3C1.
4) Start engine.
5) With engine idling, measure steering force by torque wrench (2)
as shown left figure.
Steering force: Less than 5.9 N
NOTE:
Be sure to consider the tire type, pressure and contact sur-
face before inspection.
6) Install driver air bag (inflator) module referring to SECTION 3C.
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m (0.59 kg-m, 4.5 lb-ft)