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3B1
POWER STEERING (P / S) SYSTEM 3B1-1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION3B1- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Steering System 3B1- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Gear Box 3B1- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Steering (P / S) Pump 3B1- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS3B1- 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Diagnosis Table 3B1- 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Wheel 3B1- 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Wheel Play Check 3B1- 7. . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Force Check 3B1- 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Steering Fluid 3B1- 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Steering Fluid Level Check 3B1- 7. . . . . .
Power Steering Pump Drive Belt 3B1- 8. . . . . . . . .
Belt Tension Check 3B1- 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Belt Tension Adjustment 3B1- 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idle Up System 3B1- 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idle Up System Check 3B1- 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 3B1- 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid Leakage Check 3B1- 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulic Pressure in P / S Circuit 3B1-10. . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Pressure Check 3B1-10. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boot 3B1-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Rack Boot Check 3B1-11. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tie-Rod End Boot Check 3B1-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Bleeding Procedure 3B1-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE3B1-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tie-Rod End 3B1-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Steering Gear Box Assembly 3B1-14. . . . . .
Rack Boot and Tie-Rod (Except Canvas
Top LH Model) 3B1-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rack Boot and Tie-Rod (For Canvas
Top LH Model) 3B1-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Steering Pump 3B1-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION3B1-26 . . .
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL3B1-26 . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOL3B1-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 3B1
POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM
WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System:
Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to ªAir Bag System Components and Wiring Location Viewº under ªGener-
al Descriptionº in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing service on
or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and ªService Precau-
tionsº under ªOn-Vehicle Serviceº in air bag system section before performing service on or around
the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in unintentional
activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two conditions may
result in severe injury.
Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
ªLOCKº position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system may
be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
NOTE:
Some parts in the Power Steering Gear Box cannot be disassembled or adjusted. For detailed informa-
tion, refer to the description of ªPOWER STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLYº.
All steering gear fasteners are important attaching parts in that they could affect the performance of vital
parts and systems, and / or could result in major repair expense. They must be replaced with one of the
same part number or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a replace-
ment part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reas-
sembly to assure proper retention of these parts.
Although the figures in this section show only the left-hand steering vehicle, the same work procedure
and data apply to the right-hand steering vehicle.
CONTENTS
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1. Pin
2. Stub shaft (Rotor)
3. Torsion bar
4. Sleeve
5. Bearing
6. Pinion
7. Gear box
8. Rack
9. Ferrule
10. Valve case
POWER STEERING (P / S) SYSTEM 3B1-3
STEERING GEAR BOX
The steering gear box consists of two sections: one including a cyl-
inder and the other a valve. Main components of the cylinder sec-
tion are a gear box, a rack and a tube and those of the valve section
are a valve case, a sleeve and a stub shaft. The sleeve is linked with
the pinion through a pin and the valve and stub shaft are integrated
into one unit. Then the pinion and the stub shaft are linked to each
other by means of the torsion bar.
Thus, when the stub shaft moves, the valve changes its position,
thereby switching the hydraulic passage from the pump to the cylin-
der to help steering operation.
When turning the steering wheel feels heavy due to P / S fluid leak-
age or for some other reason (i.e., when in the manual steering
mode), the stub shaft and pinion are in direct linkage and the force
is output directly through the pinion and rack.
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1. Suction connector
2. O-ring
3. Pressure switch
4. Flow control valve
(Relief valve)
5. Spring
6. Plug
7. Pump cover
8. Cam ring
9. Vane
10. Rotor
11. Snap ring
12. Side plate
13. Pulley (pump shaft)
14. Oil seal
15. Pump body
16. Flow control valve Assembly
3B1-4 POWER STEERING (P / S) SYSTEM
POWER STEERING (P / S) PUMP
The power steering pump is a vane type and is driven by the V-ribbed belt from the crankshaft.
ModelVane type
Hydraulic
pressure
controlRelieved
pressure
6500 kPa (65 kg / cm2, 924 psi)
G16 Type engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7000 kPa (70 kg / cm
2, 995 psi)
J20 Type engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7350 kPa (73.5 kg / cm
2, 1045 psi)
H25 Type engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ControlFlow control valve
deviceRelief valve
Power steering
pressure switch
Switch turns on (closes) when the
pressure is higher than 2500 ± 3500 kPa
(25 ± 35 kg / cm
2, 356 ± 498 psi).
ECM uses this signal for idle speed control.
Capacity0.70 ± 0.75
(1.48 / 1.23 ± 1.58 / 1.32 US / Imp. pt)
Specified fluidDEXRONII, DEXRONIII A / T fluid
or equivalent
FLOW CONTROL VALVE
As the discharge rate of the P/S pump increases in proportion to the
pump revolution speed, a flow control valve is added to control it so
that the optimum amount of fluid for steering operation is supplied
according to the engine speed (driving condition).
Described below is its operation at different engine speed.
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3B1-16 POWER STEERING (P / S) SYSTEM
1. Clip
2. Wire
Make marking here
RACK BOOT AND TIE-ROD (EXCEPT CANVAS
TOP LH MODEL)
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Never disassemble tie-rod except for canvas top LH model.
Performing this prohibited service will affect original per-
formance.
1) Remove steering gear box by referring to ªPOWER STEERING
GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY REMOVALº in this section.
2) For ease of adjustment after installation, make marking of tie-rod
end lock nut position of tie-rod end thread.
3) Loosen tie-rod end lock nut and remove tie-rod end.
4) Remove boot wire and clip.
5) Remove boot from tie-rod.
INSTALLATION
1) Visually inspect that rack and rack end ball joint are free from dirt
or foreign matters. Clean thoroughly with cloth or such.
Position boot properly in grooves of gear case and tie-rod and
clamp it with wire and clip.
Wire should be new and should go around twice.
Pull its both ends together by screw driver or such and make
sure that the wire won't be crossed. Then twist the ends several
times, the twisted ends should be bent in the circumferential
direction.
After this, check to ensure that wire is tight and boot is free from
twist and dent.
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POWER STEERING (P / S) SYSTEM 3B1-17
1. Tie-rod
2. Steering rack
3. Boot
4. Mark
1. Tie-rod lock washer
2. Tie-rod
3. Steering rack
4. Aluminium plate
5. Vise
1. Tie-rod
2. Mark
3. Lock nut
4. Tie-rod end
5. Knuckle
6. Nut
2) Install tie-rod end lock nut and tie-rod end to tie-rod. Position lock
nut to the mark made in removal.
3) Install steering gear box assembly by referring ªPOWER
STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY INSTALLATIONº in this
section.
After installation, fill specified P / S fluid and bleed air from sys-
tem. Then check toe setting and adjust as required.
RACK BOOT AND TIE-ROD
(FOR CANVAS TOP LH MODEL)
REMOVAL
1) Remove steering gear case, refer to ªPOWER STEERING
GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY REMOVALº in this section.
2) For ease of adjustment after installation, make marking of tie-rod
end lock nut position of tie-rod thread.
3) Loosen tie-rod end lock nut and remove tie-rod end.
4) Remove boot band and clip.
5) Remove boot from tie-rod.
6) Unbend washer (2 places), and remove tie-rod from rack.
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POWER STEERING (P / S) SYSTEM 3B1-19
Tightening Torque
(a): 60 N.m (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
(b): 25 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.5 lb-ft)
(c): 55 N.m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
(d): 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft)
(e): 35 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lb-ft)
( f ): 40 N.m (4.0 kg-m, 29.0 lb-ft)
(g): 45 N.m (4.5 kg-m, 33.0 lb-ft)
1. Power steering pump assembly
2. Bracket
3. P / S fluid reservoir4. High pressure hose & pipe
5. Suction hose
6. Low pressure return hose7. Oil tank bracket
8. To P / S gear box
[G16 ENGINE MODEL]
[J20 ENGINE MODEL][H25 ENGINE MODEL]
POWER STEERING PUMP
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3B1-26 POWER STEERING (P / S) SYSTEM
09915-77420
Oil pressure gauge
attachment and hose set09915-77410
Oil pressure gauge09943-55010
Boot clamp plier
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
FasteningpartsTightening torqueFastening artsN.mkg-mlb-ft
Gear box mounting bolts555.540.0
Gear box cylinder pipe flare nuts292.921.0
Gear box low pressure pipe union bolt404.029.0
Gear box high pressure pipe union bolt353.525.5
Tie-rod end lock nut656.547.0
G16 Type engine555.540.0
Pump bracket boltJ20 Type engine252.518.5
H25 Type engine454.532.5
Pump union bolt606.043.5
Oil pump mount bolts252.518.5
Pipe clamp bolt / Reservoir bracket bolt111.18.0
Steering shaft joint bolt252.518.0
High pressure flare nuts404.029.0
Pump cover bolts232.317.0
Plug606.043.5
Pressure switch (Terminal)282.820
Suction connector bolt101.07.5
Tie-rod end nut484.835.0
Tie-rod (for canvas top LH model only)858.561.5
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL
MATERIALSRECOMMENDED
SUZUKI PRODUCTUSE
Lithium greaseSUPER GREASE (A)
(99000-25010)Oil seal lip of P / S pump pulley shaft
Power steering fluidAn equivalent of DEXRON-III or
DEXRON-II
To fill P / S fluid reservoir
Parts lubrication when installing
SPECIAL TOOL
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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Table 5E1-14. . .
System Circuit 5E1-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table ± A ªABSº Warning Lamp Circuit
Check ± Lamp does not come ªONº
at ignition switch on 5E1-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table ± B ªABSº Warning Lamp Circuit
Check ± Lamp comes ªONº steady 5E1-17. . . .
Table ± C ªABSº Warning Lamp Circuit
Check ± The lamp flashes continuously
while ignition switch is on5E1-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table ± D Code (DTC) is not Outputted
even with Diag. Switch Terminal
Connected to Ground 5E1-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table ± E EBD Warning Lamp (Brake
Warning Lamp) Check-lamp Comes
ªONº Steady 5E1-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC 15 ± G Sensor Circuit 5E1-21. . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC 21, 22, 25, 26, 31, 32, 35 or 36
± Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit 5E1-23. . . . . . . .
DTC 41, 45 or 56 ± Solenoid Circuit 5E1-26. . . . .
DTC 57 ± Solenoid and Pump Motor
Power Source Circuit 5E1-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC 61 ± ABS Pump Motor Circuit 5E1-28. . . . . .
DTC 63 ± ABS Fail-Safe Relay Circuit 5E1-29. . .
DTC 71 ± ABS Control Module 5E1-30. . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE5E1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precaution 5E1-31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ABS Hydraulic Unit Operation Check 5E1-31. . . .
ABS Hydraulic Unit / Control Module
Assembly 5E1-32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic unit inspection 5E1-32. . . . . . . . . . . . . Removal 5E1-32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 5E1-33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Wheel Speed Sensor 5E1-34. . . . . . . . . . . .
Output voltage inspection 5E1-34. . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 5E1-35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sensor inspection 5E1-35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sensor rotor inspection 5E1-35. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 5E1-36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Sensor Rotor 5E1-36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 5E1-36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 5E1-36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor 5E1-37. . . . . . . . . . . .
Output voltage inspection 5E1-37. . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 5E1-37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sensor inspection 5E1-38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sensor rotor inspection 5E1-38. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 5E1-38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Sensor Rotor 5E1-39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 5E1-39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 5E1-39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G Sensor 5E1-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 5E1-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection 5E1-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 5E1-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfer 4WD Switch 5E1-41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS5E1-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS5E1-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5E1-2 ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) (OPTIONAL)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ABS (Antilock Brake System) controls the fluid pressure applied to the wheel cylinder of each brake from the
master cylinder so that each wheel is not locked even when hard braking is applied. This ABS is a 4-wheel type
which controls the fluid pressure applied to the wheel cylinder of each of the four brakes to prevent each wheel
from getting locked.
The component parts of this ABS includes following parts in addition to those of the conventional brake system.
Wheel speed sensor which senses revolution speed of each wheel and outputs its signal.
In this ABS, ABS hydraulic unit (actuator assembly), ABS control module, pump motor relay and fail-safe relay
are combined as one component.
ABS control module which sends operation signal to ABS hydraulic unit to control fluid pressure applied to each
wheel cylinder based on signal from each wheel speed sensor so as to prevent wheel from locking.
ABS hydraulic unit which operates according to signal from ABS control module to control fluid pressure applied
to wheel cylinder of each of 4 wheels.
Fail-safe (solenoid valve) relay which supplies power to solenoid valve in ABS hydraulic unit and pump motor
relay.
Pump motor relay which supplies power to pump motor in ABS hydraulic unit.
ªABSº warning lamp which lights to inform abnormality when system fails to operate properly.
G sensor which detects body deceleration speed. (For 4WD model only)
This ABS is equipped with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) system that controls a fluid pressure of rear
wheels to best condition, which is the same function as that of proportioning valve, by the signal from wheel sensor
independently of change of load due to load capacity and so on. And if the EBD system fails to operate properly,
the brake warning lamp lights to inform abnormality.