2004 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA sec 8

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POWER STEERING (P / S) SYSTEM 3B1-25
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure, and then noting the following instruc-
tions.

For tightening torques, refer to structural diagram on previous
page.

Adjust power steering pump drive belt by referring to ªBELT TEN-
SION ADJUSTMENTº under ªPOWER STEERING PUMP
DRIVE BELTº in this section.

Fill specified power steering fluid after installation and bleed air
without failure. (Refer to ªAIR BLEEDING PROCEDUREº in this
section.)

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3C
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C-1
SECTION 3C
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
(NOT EQUIPPED WITH AIR BAG)
NOTE:
All steering wheel and column fasteners are important 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 of substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassemb-
ly to assure proper retention of this part.
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION3C- 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS3C- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and repair required after accident 3C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE3C- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel3C- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Combination switch3C- 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column assembly3C- 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering lock assembly (ignition switch) 3C-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering lower shaft assembly3C-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking steering column for accident damage 3C-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustable steering column release lever 3C-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS3C-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOL3C-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This double tube type steering column has the following three important features in addition to the steering function:

The column is energy absorbing, designed to compress in a front-end collision.

The ignition switch and lock are mounted conveniently on this column.

With the column mounted lock, the ignition and steering operations can be locked to inhibit theft of the vehicle.
To insure the energy absorbing action, it is important that only the specified bolts be used as designated and that
they are tightened to the specified torque. When the column assembly is removed from the vehicle, special care
must be taken in handling it. Use of a steering wheel puller other than the one recommended in this manual or a
sharp blow on the end of the steering shaft, leaning on the assembly, or dropping the assembly could shear the
plastic shear pins which maintain column length and position.

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1. Steering wheel pad
2. Steering wheel pad screw
3. Steering wheel nut
4. Steering wheel
5. Combination switch
6. Steering column upper cover
7. Steering column lower cover
8. Steering column assembly
9. Steering lock assembly
10. Steering column hole cover
11. Steering shaft joint
12. Steering lower shaft assembly
13. Adjustable steering column release lever
14. Steering column lower seal
: If equipped
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DIAGNOSIS
For diagnosis of the steering wheel, steering column and steering shaft lower assembly, refer to Section 3.
INSPECTION AND REPAIR REQUIRED AFTER ACCIDENT
After an accident, be sure to perform checks, inspections and repairs described under ªCHECKING STEERING
COLUMN FOR ACCIDENT DAMAGEº in this section.

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1. Combination switch
1. Steering column hole cover
: If equipped
2. Screw
1. Combination switch 2. Screw1. Steering column cover screw
2. Steering column lower cover
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3. Steering column
upper cover
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COMBINATION SWITCH
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative battery cable at battery terminal.
2) Remove steering wheel from steering column. Refer to
ªSTEERING WHEELº in this section.
3) Remove steering column hole cover.
4) Remove steering column cover screws (3 pieces).
5) Separate upper cover and lower cover, then remove them.
6) Disconnect all connectors for combination switch.
7) Remove combination switch from steering column.
INSPECTION
Check combination switch wire harness for any signs of scorching,
melting or other damage. If it is damaged, replace.
INSTALLATION
1) Install combination switch to steering column.
2) Connect all connectors that have been removed in removal.

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1. Steering column hole cover
2. If equipped
1. Steering column cover screw
2. Steering column lower cover
3. Steering column upper cover: Tapping screw
: Standard screw
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3) Install steering column upper and lower cover.
4) Tighten steering column cover screws.
CAUTION:
When installing lower cover and upper cover, be careful
so that combination switch lead wire is not caught be-
tween covers.
5) Install steering column hole cover.
6) Install steering wheel to steering column. Refer to ªSTEERING
WHEELº in this section.
7) Connect battery negative cable.
STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Once the steering column is removed from the vehicle, the
column is extremely susceptible to damage.
Dropping the column assembly on its end could collapse
the steering shaft or loosen the plastic shear pins which
maintain column length. Leaning on the column assembly
could cause it to bend or deform.
Any of the above damage could impair the column's col-
lapsible design.
When loosening steering column mounting bolts, make
sure that steering column assembly and steering shaft low-
er assembly have been separated. Loosening them with
steering column assembly and steering shaft lower assem-
bly assembled could cause damage to bearing in steering
shaft lower assembly.
NOTE:
When servicing steering column or any column-mounted
component, remove steering wheel. But when removing steer-
ing column simply to gain access to instrument panel compo-
nents, leave steering wheel installed on steering column.
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative battery cable at battery terminal.

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1. Steering column assembly
2. Steering shaft joint
3. Marks
1. Steering column assembly
2. Steering shaft joint
3. Steering lower shaft assembly
4. Bolt (column side)
5. Bolt (lower shaft assembly side)1. Steering column hole cover
: If equipped
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2) Remove steering wheel and combination switch, if necessary.
Refer to ªSTEERING WHEELº and ªCOMBINATION SWITCHº
in this section.
Perform the following procedure if not removing steering wheel
and / or combination switch.
i) Turn steering wheel so that vehicle's front tires are at straight-
ahead position.
ii) Turn ignition switch to ªLOCKº position and remove key.
3) Remove steering column hole cover.
4) Disconnect all connectors for the following parts.

Combination switch

Ignition switch

Immobilizer control system parts (if equipped)
5) Make alignment marks on shaft joint and shaft (column side) for
a guide during reinstallation.
6) After removing bolt on column side of shaft joint and loosening
bolt on its lower shaft assembly side, move shaft joint to lower
shaft assembly side (in arrow direction in the figure).

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1. Steering column
2. Steering column mounting bolt
3. Steering column lower seal
1. Shift (key) interlock cable
2. Screw
1. Capsule
2. Steering column bracket
3. Plate
1. Steering column assembly ªaº
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7) Remove steering column mounting bolts (6 pieces).
8) If equipped with shift (key) interlock cable, remove shift (key) in-
terlock cable screw and then disconnect its cable from ignition
switch.
9) Remove steering column from vehicle.
INSPECTION
NOTE:
Vehicles involved in accidents resulting in body damage,
where steering column has been impacted or air bag
deployed, may have a damaged or misaligned steering col-
umn.
CHECKING PROCEDURE
1) Check that two capsules are attached to steering column brack-
et securely. Check clearance between capsules and steering
column bracket. Clearance should be 0 mm (0 in.) on both sides.
If found loose or clearance, replace steering column assembly.
2) Check two plates for any damages such as crack or breakage.
If anything is found faulty, replace as steering column assembly.
3) Take measurement ªaº as shown. If it is shorter than specified
length, replace column assembly with new one.
Length ªaº: 895
0.8 mm (35.24
0.03 in.)

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1. Steering shaft joint
2. Steering shaft (column side)
3. Marks
1. Steering shaft joint
2. Bolt (column side)
3. Bolt (lower shaft assembly side)
1. Steering column hole cover
: If equipped
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4) Install steering shaft joint to steering shaft by matching it to
marks made before removal.
5) Install shaft joint bolt (column side) to steering shaft joint. Tighten
shaft joint bolt (column side) to specified torque first and then
shaft joint bolt (lower shaft assembly side) to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(b): 25 N
.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
6) If combination switch is removed, install combination switch.
Refer to ªCOMBINATION SWITCHº in this section.
7) Connect all connectors that have been removed in removal.
8) Install steering column hole cover.
9) If steering wheel is removed, install steering wheel. Refer to
ªSTEERING WHEELº in this section.
10) Connect negative battery cable.