Suzuki Baleno Manual page 177

3C-16 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN (NOT EQUIPPED WITH AIR BAG)
1. Capsules
2. Absorbing plate
1. Steering column
2. Lock
CHECKING STEERING COLUMN FOR AC-
CIDENT 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 are attached to steering column brack-
2) Take measurement "b" as shown. If it is shorter than specified
3) Check steering shaft joints and shaft for any damages such as
4) Check steering shaft for smooth rotation. If found defective, re-
5) Check steering shaft and column for bend, cracks or deforma-
CHECKING TILT STEERING COLUMN
(If equipped)
Check to make sure the following:
D Steering column moves smoothly when tilt lever is at lower posi-
tion (i.e., steering column is unlocked).
D Steering column is fixed securely when tilt lever is at higher posi-
tion (i.e., steering column is locked).
3. Unlock
et securely. If found loose, replace steering column assembly.
Check absorbing plate for crack. If found defective, replace.
length, replace column assembly with new one.
Length "b": 513 mm (20.20 in.)
crack, breakage, malfunction or excessive play. If anything is
found faulty, replace as joint assembly.
place as column assembly.
tion. If found defective, replace.