2000 SUZUKI SWIFT RG413 Service Workshop Manual

3B-8 MANUAL RACK AND PINION
5) Hoist vehicle and remove both wheels.
6) Remove split pins (3) and tie rod castle nuts (2) from both
knuckles (1).
7) Disconnect both tie rod ends (2) from knuckles (1), using
special tool.
Special tool
(A) : 09913-65210
8) Remove exhaust No.1 pipe (1).
9) For ease of adjustment after installation, make marking of tie
rod end lock nut position on tie rod end thread. Then loosen
lock nut and remove tie rod end.
10) Remove steering gear case mount bolts (1) and gear case
brackets, then remove gear case (2).
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NOTE:
For right-hand steering 4WD vehicle, before removing
steering gear case, remove transfer assembly referring
to Section 7D if necessary.
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MANUAL RACK AND PINION 3B-9
INSTALLATION
1) Mount steering gear case (2) to body and tighten gear case
mount bolts (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Gear case mount bolt (a) : 25 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
2) Install exhaust No.1 pipe (3).
3) Install both tie rod ends (1) to knuckles (2). Tighten each
castle nut (3) until holes for split pin (4) align but within spec-
ified torque and then bend new split pin as shown.
Tightening torque
Castle nut (b) : 43 N·m (4.3 kg-m, 31.5 lb-ft)
4) Be sure that steering wheel and both brake discs are all
straight ahead driving state and then insert steering lower
joint into steering pinion shaft.
5) Tighten steering shaft joint bolts to specified torque (Lower
side (2) first and then upper side (1)).
Tightening torque
Steering shaft joint bolt (c) : 25 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)2
1, (a)
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3B-10 MANUAL RACK AND PINION
6) Reinstall cover (1) removed previously to steering shaft joint.
7) Put back floor mat as it was.
8) Install both wheels and tighten wheel nuts to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
9) Lower hoist.
10) Check toe setting. Adjust as required (refer to Section 3A).
11) Tighten both tie rod end lock nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie rod end lock nut (d) : 45 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
RACK BOOT/TIE ROD
REMOVAL
1) Remove steering gear case by performing “MANUAL RACK
AND PINION ASSEMBLY REMOVAL” of this section.
2) For ease of adjustment after installation, make marking (1) 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 (2) and clip (1).
5) Remove boot from tie rod.

MANUAL RACK AND PINION 3B-11
6) Unbend bent part of tie rod lock washer (1) and remove tie
rod (2) from rack (3).
INSTALLATION
1) Install new tie rod lock washer (2) and tie rod (3) to rack (1).
Align straight part “A” of washer with flat part “B” of rack.
2) Tighten tie rod inside ball nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie rod inside ball nut (a) : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
3) Bend new lock washer to tie rod side as shown.
NOTE:
For correct installation of tie rod lock washer, referring to
the figure.
“B”: Upper

3B-12 MANUAL RACK AND PINION
4) Position boot properly in grooves of gear case and tie rod (4)
and clamp it with wire (1) and clip (3).
Wire should be new and should go around twice and be
tightened with its both ends twisted together. The twisted
ends should be bent in the circumferential direction.
After this, check to ensure that boot is free from twist and
dent.
5) Install tie rod end lock nut and tie rod end to tie rod.
Position lock nut to marking (1) made in removal.
6) Install steering gear case referring to “MANUAL RACK AND
PINION ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION” of this section.
STEERING RACK PLUNGER
REMOVAL
1) Remove steering gear case by performing “MANUAL RACK
AND PINION ASSEMBLY REMOVAL” of this section.
2) Remove rack boots and tie rods by performing “RACK
BOOT/TIE ROD REMOVAL” of this section.
3) Remove rack damper screw lock nut (4), rack damper screw
(3), rack damper spring (2) and rack plunger (1).
2. Rack side mount
“A”: Apply grease here.
NOTE:
When tie rod end was replaced, measure length “b” on
removed tie rod end and use it on new replacement tie
rod end so as to position lock nut properly.

MANUAL RACK AND PINION 3B-13
INSPECTION
Inspect rack plunger (2) for wear or damage.
Inspect rack plunger spring (1) for deterioration.
In either case, if found defective, replace.
INSTALLATION
1) Apply grease lightly to sliding part of plunger against rack.
Grease : 99000-25050
2) Install rack plunger (3), rack plunger spring (2), rack damper
screw (1) to steering case in direction shown. Tighten rack
damper screw to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rack damper screw (a) : 12N·m (1.2 kg-m, 8.5 lb-ft)
“A” : Sealant 99000-31150
3) After tightening rack damper screw to specified torque, turn it
back by 30° ~ 50° and check for rotation torque of pinion. If it
is not as specified below, adjust so that it will be within spec-
ified torque range.
Special tool
(A) : 09944-18211
Rotation Torquer of pinion
(a) : 0.4 – 1.1 N·m (0.04 – 0.11 kg-m, 0.29 – 0.79 lb-ft)
Also, check if rack as a whole moves smoothly.
4) Apply sealant to thread part of rack damper screw lock nut
(1) and tighten it to specified torque by not turning damper
screw position adjusted in step 4).
“A” : Sealant 99000-31150
Tightening torque
Rack damper screw lock nut
(a) : 40 N·m (4.0 kg-m, 29.0 lb-ft)
5) After adjustment, put rack damper screw cap as deeply as
possible.
6) Install rack boots and tie rods refer to “RACK BOOT/TIE
ROD INSTALLATION” of this section.
7) Install steering gear case refer to “MANUAL RACK AND
PINION ASSEMBLY” of this section.

3B-14 MANUAL RACK AND PINION
STEERING PINION
REMOVAL
1) Remove rack plunger as shown in STEERING RACK
PLUNGER.
2) Remove bearing plug with special tool.
Special tool
(A) : 09944-26011
3) Tap on position as shown with plastic hammer (2) to sepa-
rate pinion assembly (1) from housing, and remove pinion
assembly.
4) Remove oil seal (2) with special tool from pinion bearing plug
(1).
Special tool
(B) : 09913-50121
INSPECTION
Inspect pinion teeth surface (3) for wear or damage.
Inspect oil seal (1) for damage.
Replace any part found defective.
Check rotation condition of bearing and inspect for wear.
If found defective, replace.
2. Case seal

MANUAL RACK AND PINION 3B-15
INSTALLATION
1) Install new oil seal with special tool to pinion bearing plug
(1).
Special tool
(C) : 09925-98210
2) Apply grease to all around pinion teeth (2), pinion needle
bearing, gear case O-ring (4) and gear case oil seal lip (1).
Fill inside of pinion bearing plug (3) with grease.
“A” : Grease 99000-25050
3) Install pinion assembly and after applying sealant to pinion
bearing plug (5) thread as shown.
“B” : Sealant 99000-31150
4) Tighten pinion bearing plug to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Pinion bearing plug (a) : 95 N·m (9.5 kg-m, 69.0 lb-ft)
Special tool
(D) : 09944-26011
5) Install rack plunger in STEERING RACK PLUNGER.
STEERING RACK
REMOVAL
1) Remove steering gear case.
2) Remove boot wires (2) and clips (1).
3) Move both boots toward tie rod end.