2003 DAEWOO MATIZ steering wheel adjustment

SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS 2A–3
DAEWOO M-150 BL2
Condition Probable Cause Correction
Hard Steering (Manual)
A lack of lubrication of the ball joints,
the tie rods and the steering gear.
Lubricate the ball joints, the tie rods,
and the steering gear.

Replace the control arm and ball joint
assembly, the tie rods, and the
steering gear as needed.

The front–wheel alignment is
out–of–align.
Align the front wheels.

Steering gear adjustment is
out–of–adjustment.
Adjust the steering gear.
Hard Steering (Power)
The steering preload adjustment is
out–of–adjustment.
Perform a rack bearing preload
on–vehicle adjustment.

The leaked hydraulic system.
Test the power steering system
pressure with a gauge.

Replace the seals and the hoses as
needed.

A loose steering gear mounting.
Tighten the steering gear mounting
bracket bolts.
Too Much Play in
Steering.
Worn or loose wheel bearings.
Tighten the drive axle nut.

Replace the wheel bearing as needed.

A loose steering gear mounting.
Tighten the steering gear mounting
bracket bolts.

The steering preload adjustment is
out–of–adjustment.
Perform a rack bearing preload
on–vehicle adjustment.

Loose connections or wear of the joint
from the steering column to the
intermediate shaft.

Loose connections or wear of the joint
from the intermediate shaft to the
steering gear.
Tighten the coupling pinch bolts.

Replace the intermediate shaft as
needed.
Poor Returnability
Binding in the ball joints.
Replace the control arm and ball joint
assembly.

Binding in the steering column.
Lubricate the steering column.

Replace the steering column as
needed.

The front–wheel alignment is
out–of–align.
Align the front wheels.

The steering preload adjustment is
out–of–adjustment.
Perform a rack bearing preload
on–vehicle adjustment.

A sticking valve.
Lubricate the pinion valve assembly.

Replace the pinion valve assembly as
needed.

Binding in the coupling on the
intermediate shaft.
Replace the intermediate shaft.
Abnormal Noise, Front
Suspension
Damaged suspension components.
Replace the damaged suspension
components.

Worn control arm bushings or tie rod
ends.
Replace the control arm bushings or
the tie rods.

2A–4 SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS
DAEWOO M-150 BL2
Condition Probable Cause Correction
Abnormal Noise, Front
A loose stabilizer shaft link.
Tighten the stabilizer shaft link.
Suspension
Loose wheel nuts.
Tighten the wheel nuts.

Loose suspension bolts or nuts.
Tighten the suspension bolts or the
nuts.

Loose wheel covers.
Tighten the wheel covers.

Worn strut dampeners or strut
mountings.
Replace the strut dampeners.

Tighten the strut mounting nuts.

An improperly positioned strut spring.
Adjust the strut spring to the proper
position.
Wander or Poor
Mismatched or uneven tires.
Replace the tires.
Steering Ability
Worn strut dampeners.
Replace the strut dampeners.

A loose stabilizer shaft link.
Tighten the stabilizer shaft link.

A broken or a sagging coil spring.
Replace the coil spring.

The steering preload adjustment is
out–of–adjustment.
Perform a rack bearing preload
on–vehicle adjustment.

The front–wheel and the rear–wheel
alignment are out–of–align.
Align the front and the rear end
wheels.
Erratic Steering when
Worn or loose wheel bearings.
Replace the wheel bearings.
Braking
A broken or a sagging coil spring.
Replace the coil spring.

A leaking caliper.
Replace the caliper.

Warped rotors.
Replace the rotors.

An incorrect or an uneven caster.
If the caster is beyond specifications,
check the frame and repair it as
needed.
Low or Uneven Trim
A broken or a sagging coil spring.
Replace the coil spring.
Height
An overloaded vehicle.
Maintain the proper load weight.

An incorrect or weak coil spring.
Replace the coil spring.
Ride Too Soft
Worn strut dampeners.
Replace the strut dampeners.

A broken or a sagging coil spring.
Replace the coil spring.
Ride Too Harsh
Incorrect strut dampeners.
Replace the strut dampeners.

An incorrect coil spring.
Replace the coil spring.
Body Leans or Sways
A loose stabilizer shaft link.
Tighten the stabilizer shaft link.
in Corners
Worn strut dampeners or strut
mountings.
Replace the strut dampeners.

Tighten the strut assembly mounting
nuts.

an overloaded vehicle.
Maintain the proper load weight.

A broken or a sagging coil spring.
Replace the coil spring.
Suspension Bottoms
Worn strut dampeners.
Replace the strut dampeners.

An overloaded vehicle.
Maintain the proper load weight.

A broken or a sagging coil spring.
Replace the coil spring.

SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS 2A–5
DAEWOO M-150 BL2
Condition Probable Cause Correction
Steering Wheel
Air in the power steering system.
Bleed the power steering system.
Kickback (Power)
A loose steering gear mounting.
Tighten the steering gear mounting
bracket bolts.

Loose connections or wear of the joint
from the steering column to the
intermediate shaft.

Loose connections or wear of the joint
from the intermediate shaft to the
steering gear.
Tighten the coupling pinch bolts.

Replace the intermediate shaft as
needed.

Loose tie rod ends.
Tighten the tie rod ends.

Replace the tie rods as needed.

Loose or worn wheel bearings.
Tighten the drive axle nut.

Replace the wheel bearing as needed.
Steering Wheel Surges
or Jerks (Power)
Low pressure in the power steering
system.
Replace the seals and the hoses as
needed.

A sluggish steering gear valve.
Clean the pinion valve assembly.

Replace the pinion valve assembly as
needed.

A loose power steering pump drive
belt.
Adjust the power steering pump drive
belt.
Cupped Tires
The front–wheel and the rear–wheel
alignment are out–of–align.
Align the front and the rear wheels.

Worn strut dampeners.
Replace the strut dampeners.

Worn or loose wheel bearing.
Tighten the drive axle nut.

Replace the wheel bearings as
needed.

Excessive tire or wheel runout.
Match–mount the tires.

Replace the tires as needed.

Replace the wheels as needed.

A worn ball joints.
Replace the control arm and ball joint
assembly.

The steering gear preload adjustment
is out–of–adjustment.
Perform a rack bearing preload
on–vehicle adjustment.

DAEWOO M-150 BL2

SECTION 2B
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description and Operation 2B-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Four Wheel Alignment 2B-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toe 2B-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caster 2B-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camber 2B-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Axis Inclination 2B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Included Angle 2B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scrub Radius 2B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setback 2B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning Angle 2B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diagnostic Information and Procedures 2B-4. . . . .
Tire Diagnosis 2B-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Toe Adjustment 2B-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Camber and Caster Check 2B-5. . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Camber Check 2B-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Toe Check 2B-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 2B-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Alignment Specifications 2B-6. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastener Tightening Specifications 2B-6. . . . . . . . . . .

POWER STEERING GEAR 6C–3
DAEWOO M-150 BL2
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES
POWER RACK AND PINION STERING GEAR
ConditionProbable CauseCorrection
Hissing Noise
Loose steering coupling joints.
Tighten the steering coupling
joints.

Improperly contacted the power
steering hose with other
components.
Fit the power steerng hose into
the hose clips correctly.
Rattling Noise in Steering Gear
Improperly contacted the power
steering line with the body.
Fix the steering line correctly.

Insufficient lubricant.
Lubricate the steering gear.

Loose steering gear mounting.
Tighten the steering gear
mounting bracket bolts.

Improperly installed tie rod ends.
Tighten the tie rod joints and
replace the tie rod end as needed.
Poor Return of Steering Wheel
to Center
Improperly contacted the steering
wheel with the turn signal housing.
Adjust the turn signal housing.

Improper binding or looseness of
steering coupling.
Replace the intermediate shaft.

Stuck and improperly aligned
power steering pump flow control
valve.
Replace the power steering pump.

Improper binding or looseness of
tie rods and ball joints.
Tighten the tie rods and the ball
joints. Replace the tie rods and
the ball joints as needed.

Poor adjustments of the steering
gear.
Perform a straight-ahead check.
Momentary Increase in Effect
When Turning the Wheel
Internal leaks of the power
steering pump.
Replace the power steering pump.
Quickly
The damage or restricted flow of
the hoses.
Replace the power steering hoses
and pipes.

Insufficient power steering fluid.
Fill the power steering fluid
reservoir.

Stuck and improperly operated
power steering pump flow control
valve.
Replace the power steering pump.
Steering Surges or Jerks When
Turning with Engine Running
Insufficient pressure of the power
steering pump.
Replace the power steering pump.

Stuck and improperly operated
power steering pump flow control
valve.
Replace the power steering pump.

The slippage of the pump drive
belt.
Tighten the pump drive belt.

Contaminated air in the power
steering system.
Bleed the power steering system.

6D –8 MANUAL STEERING GEAR
DAEWOO M-150 BL2
D15B504B
Installation Procedure
1. Install the tie rod end.
2. Install the tie rod lock nut (1).
Tighten
Tighten the tie rod end lock nut to 35–55 Nm (25–41
lb-ft).
3. Connect the tie rod end to the knuckle.
4. Install the tie rod end castellated nut (2).
Tighten
Tighten the castellated nut to 30–55 Nm (21–41 lb-
ft).
5. Install the split pin.
6. Install the wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and
Wheels.
7. Make the toe–in adjustment by turning the tie rod ad-
juster. Refer to Section 2B, Wheel Alignment.
D105B505
RACK AND PINON BOOT
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the tie rod end. Refer to “Tie Rod End” in this
section.
2. Remove the tie rod end lock nut.
D105B506
3. Remove the rack and pinion boot.

Remove the boot clamp (1).

Cut off the boot wire clamp (2).