Checking Steering Column For Accident Damage - Suzuki Jimny Service Manual

3C-18 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN

Checking Steering Column for Accident 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 column.
CHECKING PROCEDURE
1) Check that two capsules (1) are attached to steering column
bracket (2) securely. Check clearance between capsules (1)
and steering column bracket (2). Clearance should be 0.0
mm (0.0 in.) on both sides.
If found loose or clearance, replace steering column assem-
bly.
2) Check two plates (3) for any damages such as crack or
breakage.
If anything is found faulty, replace as steering column assem-
bly.
3) Take measurement "a" as shown.
If it is shorter than specified length, replace column assem-
bly (1) with new one.
Steering column assembly length
"a" : 733.2 – 734.8 mm (28.87 – 28.93 in.)
4) Check if steering lower shaft (1) is with in specified length.
If it is out of specified length, replace it with new one.
Steering lower shaft length
"b" : 478.3 – 480.3 mm (18.83 – 18.91 in.)
(For LH steering vehicle without P/S system)
438.3 – 440.3 mm (17.26 – 17.33 in.)
(For RH steering vehicle without P/S system)
393.6 – 395.6 mm (15.50 – 15.57 in.)
(For LH steering vehicle with P/S system)
434.2 – 436.2 mm (17.09 – 17.17 in.)
(For RH steering vehicle with P/S system)
5) Check steering column lower seal (1) for breakage or defor-
mation.
If found defective, replace.