Rack And Pinion Inspection; Steering Rack Boot - Suzuki Baleno Manual

MANUAL RACK AND PINION 3B-13

RACK AND PINION INSPECTION

STEERING RACK BOOT

Hoist vehicle.
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 car
is hoisted for any other purpose.
TIE ROD END BOOTS
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.
TIE ROD END
1) Inspect for play in ball joint.
2) Inspect for play in rack end ball joint.
In either case, if found defective, replace.