Remove, Inspect And Install Tie Rod End; Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Suzuki Baleno Manual

3B1-16 POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM
REMOVE, INSPECT AND INSTALL TIE ROD
END
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Remove split pin and tie rod end castle nut.
1. Tie rod end
2. Knuckle
3. Castle nut
4. Split pin
3) Using special tool, remove tie rod end from knuckle.
Special Tool:
(A): 09913-65210
4) To facilitate adjustment after installation, put a mark on tie rod
thread indicating position of tie rod end lock nut.
Then loosen lock nut and remove tie rod end from tie rod.
1. Tie rod
2. Mark
3. Lock nut
4. Tie rod end
INSPECTION

Tie-rod End Ball Joint

Inspect for play in tie-rod end ball joint. If found defective, replace.
1. Tie rod end ball joint
INSTALLATION
1) Install tie rod end lock nut and tie rod end to tie rod. Tighten lock
nut to mark on tie rod thread.
2) Install tie rod end to knuckle. Tighten castle nut till holes for split
pin are aligned but within specified torque range.
1. Tie rod
2. Mark
Tightening Torque
3. Lock nut
(a): 35 – 55 N
4. Tie rod end
5. Knuckle
6. Castle nut
7. Split pin
.
m (3.5 – 5.5 kg-m, 25.5 – 39.5 lb-ft)