Schematic And Routing Diagram; P/S Fluid Flow Diagram; Diagnostic Information And Procedures; P/S System Symptom Diagnosis - Suzuki GRAND VITARA Owner's Manual

P/S Fluid Flow Diagram

P/S System Symptom Diagnosis

Condition
Steering wheel feels
heavy (at low speed)
Steering wheel feels
heavy momentarily when
turning it to the left or
right

Schematic and Routing Diagram

1. Power steering pump
2. Valve section

Diagnostic Information and Procedures

Possible cause
Fluid deteriorated, low viscosity,
different type of fluid mixed
Pipes or hoses deformed, air entering
through joint
Insufficient air purging from P/S circuit
P/S belt worn, lacking in tension
Tire inflation pressure excessively low
Front end alignment out of order
Steering wheel installed improperly
(twisted)
Bind in tie-rod or tie-rod end ball joint
P/S pump hydraulic pressure fails to
increase
P/S pump hydraulic pressure increases
but slowly
Steering gear case malfunction
Air drawn in due to insufficient amount of
fluid
Slipping P/S belt
P/S pump hydraulic pressure fails to
increase
P/S pump hydraulic pressure increases
but slowly
Steering gear case malfunction
Power Assisted Steering System:
3. P/S fluid reservoir 5. Pinion
4. Rack 6. Cylinder
Correction / Reference Item
Replace fluid.
Replace defective part.
Purge air.
Adjust belt tension or replace belt as
necessary.
Inflate tire.
Check and adjust front end alignment.
Install steering wheel correctly.
Replace defective part.
Check pressure and repair or replace defective
part.
Check pressure and repair or replace defective
part.
Replace gear case.
Add fluid and purge air.
Adjust belt tension or replace belt as
necessary.
Check pressure and repair or replace defective
part.
Check pressure and repair or replace defective
part.
Replace gear case.
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