Diagnosis; Diagnosis Table - Suzuki Jimny Service Manual

Diagnosis Table

Condition
Steering wheel feels
heavy
(at low speed)
Steering wheel feels
heavy momentarily
when turning it to the
left or right.
No idle-up (See NOTE
"B".)
NOTE:
• "A" : Be sure to warm up engine fully before performing this check. Pump vanes are sometimes
hard to come out where temperature is low.
• "B" : Acceptable if idling speed does not drop.
Condition
Steering wheel returns
slowly from turns.
(See NOTE "C".)
Vehicle pulls to one
side during straight
driving.
Steering wheel play is
large and vehicle wan-
ders.
Fluid leakage

Diagnosis

Possible Cause
Fluid deteriorated, low viscosity, different type of
fluid mixed
Pipes or hoses deformed, air entering through
joint
Insufficient air bleeding from piping
Belt worn, lacking in tension
Tire inflation pressure too low
Wheel alignment out of adjustment
Steering wheel installed improperly (twisted)
Hydraulic pressure failing to rise (See NOTE
"A".)
Slow hydraulic pressure rise (See NOTE "A".)
Air drawn in due to insufficient amount of fluid
Slipping belt
Defective pressure switch
Possible Cause
Dust or foreign object mixed in fluid
Deformed pipes or hoses
Steering column installed improperly
Wheel alignment maladjusted
Linkage or joints not operating smoothly
Low or uneven tire inflation pressure
Wheel alignment maladjusted
Defective spool valve
Loose steering shaft nut
Loose linkage or joint
Loose gear box fixing bolt
Front wheel bearing worn
Loose joints of hydraulic pressure pipes and
hoses
Deformed or damaged pipes or hoses
Gear box
POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM (If equipped) 3B1-3
Correction
Change fluid.
Correct or replace.
Bleed air.
Adjust belt tension or replace belt
as necessary.
Inflate tire.
Adjust front wheel alignment.
Install steering wheel correctly.
Replace P/S pump.
Add fluid and bleed air.
Adjust belt tension or replace belt
as necessary.
Replace pressure switch
(terminal set).
Correction
Change fluid.
Correct or replace.
Install correctly.
Adjust.
Correct.
Inflate tire (s) as necessary.
Adjust.
Replace gear box assembly.
Retighten.
Retighten.
Retighten.
Replace.
Retighten.
Correct or replace.
Replace gear box assembly.