Suzuki Baleno Manual page 172

1. Lower joint
2. Upper joint of steering column
1. Interlock cable
2. Screw
(If equipped)
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN (NOT EQUIPPED WITH AIR BAG) 3C-11
2) Take measurement "b" as shown. If it is shorter than specified
length, replace column assembly with new one.
Length "b": 513 mm (20.20 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 joint assembly.
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.
INSTALLATION
1) Align flat part "A" of lower joint shaft with bolt hole "B" of upper
side joint of steering column as shown. Then insert upper side
joint of steering column into lower joint shaft.
2) If equipped with shift (key) interlock cable, connect shift (key)
interlock cable to ignition switch with ignition switch turned at
"ACC" position. And then turn ignition switch to "LOCK" posi-
tion.
3) Tighten its cable screw.
4) Install steering column assembly to lower and upper brackets.
Torque steering column upper nuts first and then lower nuts to
specifications as given below.
Tightening Torque
(a): 14 N·m (1.4 kg-m, 10.5 lb-ft)
(b): 14 N·m (1.4 kg-m, 10.5 Ib-ft)