Suzuki Baleno Manual page 194

3C1-16 AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
1. Capsules
2. Absorbing plate
14) Remove steering column from vehicle.
WARNING:
Never rest a steering column assembly on the steer-
ing wheel with the air bag (inflator) module face
down and column vertical. Otherwise, personal inju-
ry may result.
INSPECTION
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-
et securely. If found loose, replace steering column assembly.
Check absorbing plate for crack. If found defective, replace.
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.