Suzuki Wagon R Manual page 119

3B-16 MANUAL RACK AND PINION
Do not use a wire brush when cleaning.
INSPECTION
Inspect for deflection, teeth wear, or damage, back surface wear or
damage.
Limit of rack deflection: 0.4 mm (0.016 in.)
If deflection exceeds limit, replace rack.
INSTALLATION
1) Apply grease to entire teeth surface of rack and its periphery.
2) Slide rack into steering gear case in the direction as shown.
CAUTION:
Inside of steering rack bushing is coated with special
coating. As it is damageable, be very careful not to cause
damage to it when inserting rack into steering gear case.
3) Install pinion assembly to gear case by performing Steps 2) – 4)
in STEERING PINION INSTALLATION of this section.
4) Perform Steps 1) – 5) in STEERING RACK PLUNGER INSTAL-
LATION of this section.
5) Before installing boot to steering rack housing, position rack side
mount (1) so that its end (2) is flush with housing end. Install tie
rods to rack by performing Steps 1) – 7) in RACK BOOT/TIE
ROD INSTALLATION of this section.