Suzuki Wagon R Manual page 172

CHECKING STEERING COLUMN FOR
ACCIDENT DAMAGE
NOTE:
Vehicles involved in accidents resulting in body damage,
where steering column has been impacted or air bag
deployed, may have a damaged or misaligned steering col-
umn.
CHECKING PROCEDURE
1) Check that two capsules (1) are attached to steering column
bracket securely. If found loose, replace steering column as-
sembly.
2) Take measurement "a" and "b" as shown. If it is shorter than spe-
cified length, replace column assembly with new one.
Power steering column length
"a": 518 ± 1.5 mm (20.4 ± 0.06 in.)
"b": 479.2 ± 1.5 mm (18.9 ± 0.06 in.)
Manual steering column length
"a": 512 ± 1.5 mm (20.2 ± 0.06 in.)
"b": 440 ± 1.5 mm (17.3 ± 0.06 in.)
3) Check steering shaft joints and shaft for any damages such as
crack, breakage, malfunction or excessive play. If anything is
found faulty, replace as lower joint assembly or column assem-
bly.
4) Check steering shaft for smooth rotation.
If found defective, replace as column assembly.
5) Check steering shaft and column for bend, cracks or deforma-
tion.
If found defective, replace.
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