2000 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA power steering rack

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GRAND
VITARA
J20
J20
1. 100 N, 10 kg or 22 lb
2. Fan pulley3. Crankshaft pulley
4. Adjusting and pivot bolt
0B-6 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Water pump, generator, power steering and / or A / C
compressor (if equipped) drive belt (J20 engine)
Inspection
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation, wear and cleanliness.
If any of above conditions are found, replace.
Also, check belt for tension.
Tension indicator ªBº should be the right of indicator ªAº as
shown in figure. If indicator ªBº is found to the left of indicator ªAº,
replace generator belt.
Replacement
Replace belt referring to Section 6H for replacement procedure of
generator drive belt.
Engine cooling fan drive belt (J20 engine)
Inspection
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation, wear and cleanliness.
If any defect exists, replace. Check belt for tension.
Cooling fan belt tension
ªaº: 5 ± 7 mm (0.20 ± 0.27 in.) deflection under 100 N, 10 kg
or 22 lb pressure.
NOTE:
When replacing belt with a new one, adjust belt deflection
to 4 ± 5 mm (0.16 ± 0.19 in.).
3) If the belt is too tight or too loose, adjust it to specification by ad-
justing cooling fan pulley position.
4) Tighten adjusting bolt and pivot bolt.
5) Connect negative cable at battery.
Replacement
Replace belt referring to Section 6B for replacement procedure of
cooling fan drive belt.

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G16 with P / S
G16 with P / S and A / C
H25 with P / S
H25 with P / S and A / C
1. Crankshaft pulley
2. P / S pump pulley
3. A / C compressor pulley
(if equipped)4. Tension pulley
5. Tension pulley bolts
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-7
Power steering pump and / or A / C compressor drive belts (if
equipped) for G16 and H25 engines.
Inspection
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation, wear and cleanliness.
If any defect exists, replace.
Check belt for tension.
Power steering pump and / or A / C compressor drive belt
tension.
ªaº: 6 ± 9 mm (0.24 ± 0.35 in.) deflection under 100 N, 10 kg
or 22 lb pressure.
ªbº: 4 ± 7 mm (0.16 ± 0.28 in.) deflection under 100 N, 10 kg
or 22 lb pressure.
If belt tension is out of above specification, adjust it referring to
Section 1B or 3B1.
3) Connect negative cable to battery.
Replacement
Replace belt referring to Section 1B or 3B1 for replacement proce-
dure of belt.

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The figure shows right-hand steering vehicle
The figure shows right-hand steering vehicle
0B-22 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
ITEM 6-14
Steering System Inspection
1) Check steering wheel for play and rattle, holding vehicle in
straight forward condition on the ground.
Steering wheel play ªaº: 0 ± 30 mm (0 ± 1.2 in.)
2) Check universal joints of steering shaft for rattle and damage. If
rattle or damage is found, replace defective part with a new one.
3) Check steering linkage for looseness and damage. Repair or re-
place defective part, if any.
4) Check bolts and nuts for tightness and retighten them as neces-
sary. Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
Refer to table of Tightening Torque Specification in Section 3B
(or 3B1) and 3C (or 3C1) for particular check points.
5) Check boots of steering linkage for damage (leaks, detachment,
tear, dent, etc.). If damage is found, replace it with new one.
If any dent is found on steering rack boots, correct it to original
shape by turning steering wheel to the right or left as far as it
stops and holding it for a few seconds.
6) Check wheel alignment.
NOTE:
For details of wheel alignment, refer to Wheel Alignment in
Section 3A.
ITEM 6-15
Power Steering (P / S) System Inspection (if equipped)
1) Visually check power steering system for fluid leakage and hose
for damage and deterioration.
Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
2) With engine stopped, check fluid level indicated on fluid tank,
which should be between MAX and MIN marks. If it is lower than
MIN, fill fluid up to MAX mark.
NOTE:

Be sure to use an equivalent of DEXRON

-II or DEX-
RON

-III for P / S fluid.

Fluid level should be checked when fluid is cool.

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GRAND
VITARA
3-2 STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Abnormal or
Excessive Tire Wear
Sagging or broken springs.

Tire out of balance.

Disturbed front end alignment.

Faulty shock absorber.

Hard driving.

Overloaded vehicle.

Tires not rotating.

Worn or loose road wheel bearings.

Wobbly wheel or tires.

Tires not adequately inflated.Replace spring.
Adjust balance or replace tire.
Check front end alignment.
Replace shock absorber.
Replace tire.
Replace tire.
Replace or rotate tire.
Replace wheel bearing.
Replace wheel or tire.
Adjust the pressure.
Wheel Tramp
Blister or bump on tire.

Improper shock absorber action.Replace tire.
Replace shock absorber.
Shimmy, Shake or
Vibration
Tire or wheel out of balance.

Loose wheel bearings.

Worn tie rod ends.

Worn lower ball joints.

Excessive wheel runout.

Blister or bump on tire.

Excessively loaded radial runout of
tire / wheel assembly.

Disturbed front end alignment.

Loose or worn tie-rod end.

Loose steering gear case bolts.Balance wheels or replace tire and /
or wheel.
Replace wheel bearing.
Replace tie rod end.
Replace front suspension control
arm.
Repair or replace wheel and / or tire.
Replace tire.
Replace tire or wheel.
Check front end alignment.
Tighten or replace tie-rod end.
Tighten case bolts.
Hard Steering
Bind in tie rod end ball studs or
lower ball joints.

Disturbed front end alignment.

Rack and pinion not properly adjusted.
(if equipped with manual steering gear
case)

Tire not adequately inflated.

Bind in steering column.

Low fluid level, loose drive belt or
malfunction of power steering system.
(if equipped with P / S)Replace tie rod end or front
suspension control arm.
Check front end alignment.
Check and adjust steering gear box.
Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Repair or replace.
Check and correct.

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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. Power steering gear box
2. Power steering pump
3. P / S fluid reservoir
1. Power steering pump
2. Valve section
3. P / S fluid reservoir
4. Rack
5. Pinion
6. Cylinder
3B1-2 POWER STEERING (P / S) SYSTEM
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
The power steering (P / S) system in this vehicle reduces the driver's effort needed in turning the steering wheel
by utilizing the hydraulic pressure generated by the power steering (P / S) pump which is driven by the engine.
It is an integral type with the rack and pinion gears and the control valve unit, hydraulic pressure cylinder unit all
built in the steering gear box.

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VITARA
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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POWER STEERING (P / S) SYSTEM 3B1-7
STEERING WHEEL
STEERING WHEEL PLAY CHECK
Check steering wheel for looseness or rattle by trying to move it in
its shaft direction and lateral direction.
If found defective, repair or replace.
Check steering wheel for play, holding car in straight forward condi-
tion on the ground and with engine stopped.
Steering wheel play ªaº: 0 ± 30 mm (0 ± 1.2 in.)
If steering wheel play is not within specification, inspect as follows
and replace if found defective.

Tie-rod end ball stud for wear

Lower ball joint for wear

Steering shaft joint for wear

Steering pinion or rack gear for wear or breakage

Each part for looseness
STEERING FORCE CHECK
1) Place vehicle on level road and set steering wheel at straight-
ahead position.
2) Check that tire inflation pressure is as specified. (Refer to tire
placard.)
3) Start engine and keep it running till power steering fluid is
warmed to 50 to 60C (122 to 140F).
4) With engine idling, measure steering force by pulling spring ba-
lancer hooked on steering wheel in tangential direction.
Steering force: Less than 50 N (5.0 kg, 11.0 lb)
POWER STEERING FLUID
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL CHECK
With engine stopped, check fluid level indicated on P / S fluid reser-
voir, which should be between ªMAXº and ªMINº marks. If it is lower
than ªMINº mark, fill fluid up to ªMAXº mark.
NOTE:

Be sure to use an specified power steering fluid.

Fluid level should be checked when fluid is cool.