2000 SUZUKI SWIFT Steering

MANUAL RACK AND PINION 3B-1
6F1
6F2
6G
6H
7A
3B
7C1
7D
7E
7F
8A
8B
8C
8D
8E
9
10
10A
10B
SECTION 3B
MANUAL RACK AND PINION
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................. 3B-2
DIAGNOSIS ..................................................... 3B-3
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE .................................. 3B-4
LUBRICATION ............................................. 3B-4
TIE ROD END .............................................. 3B-6
MANUAL RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY
(STEERING GEAR CASE) .......................... 3B-7
RACK BOOT/TIE ROD .............................. 3B-10STEERING RACK PLUNGER ................... 3B-12
STEERING PINION ................................... 3B-14
STEERING RACK...................................... 3B-15
PINION BEARING ..................................... 3B-17
RACK BUSHING ........................................ 3B-18
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL................ 3B-19
SPECIAL TOOL ............................................ 3B-20

WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with a Air Bag System
Service on or around air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an autho-
rized suzuki dealer. Please observe all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS in SECTION 10B and Precau-
tions, Air Bag System Components and Wiring Location view in Section 10B before performing
service on or around air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could
result in unintended 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
“LOCK” position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system
may be deployed by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
NOTE:
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
replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified dur-
ing reassembly to assure proper retention of these parts.

3B-2 MANUAL RACK AND PINION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The rack and pinion steering system consists of two components, the rack (2) and the pinion (1). When the
steering wheel (3) is turned, the motion is transmitted to the steering shaft joint (4) and then to the pinion.
Since the pinion teeth mesh with teeth on rack, the motion is further transferred to the rack and changed to lin-
ear motion. The force is then transmitted through the tie rods (5) to the steering knuckles (6) which turn wheels.
7. Steering shaft
8. Steering gear case
[A]: Rack and Pinion

MANUAL RACK AND PINION 3B-3
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
Refer to Section 3.
STEERING RACK BOOT CHECK
Hoist vehicle.
Inspect each boot for tear. A torn boot allows entry of dust and
water which can cause wear to steering rack and pinion to pro-
duce noise as well as rust to result in malfunction of steering sys-
tem.
If even a small tear is noted, replace with new one.
Boots should be visually inspected for any damage and tear dur-
ing every periodical inspection at specified intervals and when-
ever vehicle is hoisted for any other purpose.
TIE ROD END BOOTS CHECK
Inspect each boot for tear. If even a small tear is noted, replace
with new one.
STEERING SHAFT JOINT CHECK
Check shaft joint for wear, breakage and other damage and
replace if any defect exists.
THE ROD END CHECK
1) Inspect for play in ball joint.
2) Inspect for play in rack end ball joint.
In either case, if found defective, replace.

3B-4 MANUAL RACK AND PINION
STEERING WHEEL CHECK
Check steering wheel for play and rattle, holding vehicle in
straight forward condition on the ground.
Steering wheel play
“a” : 0 – 30 mm (0 – 1.1 in.)
If steering wheel play is not within specification, inspect as follows
and replace if found defective.
Tie-rod end ball stud for wear (ball stud should move when
more than 2 kg-cm torque is applied.)
Lower ball joint for wear
Steering shaft joint for wear
Steering pinion or rack gear for wear or breakage
Each part for looseness
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
LUBRICATION
When inner parts of the steering gear case were disassembled, they should be washed clean before reassem-
bly. It is recommended to use the grease as given below where grease application is indicated in the text.
✱
✱✱ ✱ SUZUKI SUPER GREASE (E) 99000-25050, or Lithium grease
(applicable for –40°C ~ 130°C or 104°F ~ 266°F)

MANUAL RACK AND PINION 3B-7
2) Connect tie rod end to knuckle. Tighten castle nut (1) until
holes for split pin (2) are aligned, but only within specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Castle nut (a) : 43 N·m (4.3 kg-m, 31.5 lb-ft)
3) Bend new split pin as shown.
4) Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque and lower hoist.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
5) Inspect for proper toe (Refer to Section 3A).
6) After confirming proper toe, tighten tie rod end lock nut to
specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie rod end lock nut (b) : 45 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
MANUAL RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY
(STEERING GEAR CASE)
REMOVAL
1) Slide driver’s seat as far back as possible.
2) Pull off front part of floor mat on driver’s side and remove
steering shaft joint cover.
3) For ease of installation, loosen steering shaft upper joint bolt
(1) but don’t remove.
4) Remove steering shaft lower joint bolt (2) and disconnect
lower joint from pinion.
CAUTION:
Be sure to set front wheels in straight direction and
remove ignition key from key cylinder before these steps,
otherwise contact coil of air bag system may get dam-
aged.

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.