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Abnormal Noise,
Front EndWorn, sticky or loose tie rod ends, drug rod ball
joints, king pin bearings or axle shaft jointsReplace tie rod end, king pin bear-
ing or axle shaft joint.
Damaged shock absorbers or mountings Replace or repair.
Worn leading arm bushings Replace.
Worn stabilizer bar bushings Replace.
Worn Iateral rod bushings Replace.
Loose stabilizer bar Tighten bolts or replace bushes.
Loose wheel nuts Tighten wheel nuts.
Loose suspension bolts or nuts Tighten suspension bolts or nuts.
Broken or otherwise damaged wheel bearings Replace wheel bearing.
Broken suspension springs Replace spring.
Wander or Poor
Steering StabilityMismatched or uneven tires Replace tire or inflate tires to
proper pressure.
Loose king pin bearings and tie rod ends Replace king pin bearing or tie rod
end.
Faulty shock absorbers or mounting Replace absorber or repair mount-
ing.
Loose stabilizer bar Tighten or replace stabilizer bar or
bushes.
Broken or sagging springs Replace spring.
Steering gear box not properly adjusted Check or adjust steering gear box
torque.
Front wheel alignment Check and adjust front wheel align-
ment.
Erratic Steering when
BrakingWorn wheel bearings Replace wheel bearing.
Broken or sagging springs Replace spring.
Leaking wheel cylinder or caliper Repair or replace wheel cylinder or
caliper.
Warped discs Replace brake disc.
Badly worn brake linings Replace brake shoe lining.
Drum is out of round in some brakes Replace brake drum.
Wheel tires are inflated unequally Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Defective wheel cylinders Replace or repair wheel cylinder.
Disturbed front wheel alignment Check front wheel alignment
Ride Too Soft
Faulty shock absorber Replace shock absorber.
Suspension bottoms
Overloaded Check loading.
Faulty shocks absorber Replace shock absorber.
Incorrect, broken or sagging springs Replace spring.
Body Leans or Sways
in CornersLoose stabilizer bar Tighten stabilizer bar bolts or
replace bushes.
Faulty shocks absorbers or mounting Replace shock absorber or tighten
mounting.
Broken or sagging springs Replace spring.
Overloaded Check loading.
Cupped Tires
Worn wheel bearings Replace wheel bearing.
Excessive tire or wheel run-out Replace tire or wheel disc.
Tire out of balance Adjust tire balance. Condition Possible Cause Correction
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General Description
Front alignment refers to the angular relationship between the
front wheels, the front suspension attaching parts and the ground.
Generally, the only adjustment required for front wheel alignment
is toe setting.
Camber and caster can’t be adjusted. Therefore, should camber
or caster be out of specification due to the damage caused by
hazardous road conditions or collision, whether the damage is in
body or in suspension should be determined. If the body is dam-
aged, it should be repaired and if suspension is damaged, it
should be replaced.
Toe Setting
Toe is the turning in or out of the front wheels. The purpose of a
toe specification is to ensure parallel rolling of the front wheels
(Excessive toe-in or toe-out may increase tire wear).
Toe-in
“B” – “A” : 2 – 6 mm (0.08 – 0.24 in.)
For adjusting toe setting, refer to “Toe Adjustment” in this section.
Camber
Camber is the tilting of the front wheels from the vertical, as
viewed from the front of the vehicle. When the wheels tilt outward
at the top, the camber is positive. When the wheels tilt inward at
the top, the camber is negative. The amount of tilt is measured in
degrees.
Camber
“C” : 0° 30’ ± 1°
Alignment Service Data (Reference)
Caster
: 1° 55’ ± 1° NOTE:
Toe-in value was measured by using a toe-in gauge.
[A]: Wheel top view
1. Forward
“A”
“B”1 [A]
1. Body center [A]: Front view
2. Center line of wheel
2
1
90
o
C [A]
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6F1
6F2
6G
6H
3B
7C1
7D
7E
7D
7E
7F
8A
8B
8C
8D
8E
9
10
10A
10B
SECTION 3B
STEERING GEAR BOX (MANUAL TYPE)
AND LINKAGE
CONTENTS
General Description ....................................... 3B-2
Diagnosis ........................................................ 3B-3
Diagnosis Table ........................................... 3B-3
Steering Wheel Play Check ......................... 3B-3
Tie Rod And Drag Rod Check ...................... 3B-3
Steering Gear Box Oil Level Check ............. 3B-4
Adjustment of Worm Shaft Starting Torque . 3B-4On-Vehicle Service ........................................ 3B-6
Steering Gear Box ....................................... 3B-6
Tie Rod And Drag Rod................................. 3B-8
Tightening Torque Specifications .............. 3B-10
Required Service Material ........................... 3B-10
Special Tools ................................................ 3B-10 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
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to “Air Bag System Components and Wiring Location View” under
“General Description” in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing ser-
vice on or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and “Ser-
vice Precautions” under “On-Vehicle Service” 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
“LOCK” position and negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system may
be activated 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.
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6F1
6F2
6G
6H
6K
3B1
7D
7E
7F
7E
7F
8A
8B
8C
8D
8E
9
10
10A
10B
SECTION 3B1
POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM
(If equipped)
CONTENTS
General Description ......................................3B1-2
Diagnosis .......................................................3B1-3
Diagnosis Table .......................................... 3B1-3
Steering Wheel Play Check ........................ 3B1-5
Steering Force Check ................................. 3B1-5
Power Steering Belt Check ......................... 3B1-6
Power Steering Belt Tension Adjustment .... 3B1-6
Power Steering Fluid Level Check .............. 3B1-6
Idle-Up System Check ................................ 3B1-7
Power Steering Fluid Leakage Check ......... 3B1-7Air Bleeding Procedure ............................... 3B1-8
Hydraulic Pressure In P/S Circuit Check .. 3B1-10
On-Vehicle Service ..................................... 3B1-12
Power Steering Belt .................................. 3B1-12
Power Steering (P/S) Pump ...................... 3B1-12
Power Steering (P/S) Gear Box ................ 3B1-18
Tightening Torque Specifications ............. 3B1-21
Required Service Materials ........................ 3B1-21
Special Tools ............................................... 3B1-21 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
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to “Air Bag System Components and Wiring Location View” under
“General Description” in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing ser-
vice on or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and “Ser-
vice Precautions” under “On-Vehicle Service” 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
“LOCK” position and negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system may
be activated 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.
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Diagnosis
Diagnosis Table
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Steering wheel feels
heavy
(at low speed)Fluid deteriorated, low viscosity, different type of
fluid mixedChange fluid.
Pipes or hoses deformed, air entering through
jointCorrect or replace.
Insufficient air bleeding from piping Bleed air.
Belt worn, lacking in tension Adjust belt tension or replace belt
as necessary.
Tire inflation pressure too low Inflate tire.
Wheel alignment out of adjustment Adjust front wheel alignment.
Steering wheel installed improperly (twisted) Install steering wheel correctly.
Hydraulic pressure failing to rise (See NOTE
“A”.)Replace P/S pump.
Slow hydraulic pressure rise (See NOTE “A”.)
Steering wheel feels
heavy momentarily
when turning it to the
left or right.Air drawn in due to insufficient amount of fluid Add fluid and bleed air.
Slipping belt Adjust belt tension or replace belt
as necessary.
No idle-up (See NOTE
“B”.)Defective pressure switch Replace pressure switch
(terminal set).
NOTE:
“A” : Be sure to warm up engine fully before performing this check. Pump vanes are sometimes
hard to come out where temperature is low.
“B” : Acceptable if idling speed does not drop.
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Steering wheel returns
slowly from turns.
(See NOTE “C”.)Dust or foreign object mixed in fluid Change fluid.
Deformed pipes or hoses Correct or replace.
Steering column installed improperly Install correctly.
Wheel alignment maladjusted Adjust.
Linkage or joints not operating smoothly Correct.
Vehicle pulls to one
side during straight
driving.Low or uneven tire inflation pressure Inflate tire (s) as necessary.
Wheel alignment maladjusted Adjust.
Defective spool valve Replace gear box assembly.
Steering wheel play is
large and vehicle wan-
ders.Loose steering shaft nut Retighten.
Loose linkage or joint Retighten.
Loose gear box fixing bolt Retighten.
Front wheel bearing worn Replace.
Fluid leakage
Loose joints of hydraulic pressure pipes and
hosesRetighten.
Deformed or damaged pipes or hoses Correct or replace.
Gear box Replace gear box assembly.
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Abnormal noise
(See NOTE “D”.)Air drawn in due to insufficient fluid Replenish fluid.
Air drawn in through pipe or hose joints Retighten or replace.
Belt slipping (loose) Adjust.
Worn belt Replace.
Loose steering linkage Retighten.
Loose gear box fixing bolt Retighten.
Loose pitman arm Retighten.
Pipes or hoses in contact with chassis Correct.
Defective pump vane Replace pump assembly.
Malfunction of flow control valve Replace gear box assembly.
Defective pump shaft bearing Replace pump assembly. Condition Possible Cause Correction
NOTE:
“C” : Turn steering wheel 90° at 35 km/h (22 mile/h) and let it free. If it returns more than 60° then, it
is normal.
“D” : Some hissing noise may be heard through steering column when turning steering wheel with
vehicle halted. It is from operation of the valve in the gear box and indicates nothing abnormal.
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Air Bleeding Procedure
AIR BLEEDING FROM SYSTEM
1) Jack up the front end of vehicle and apply rigid rack.
2) Fill P/S fluid reservoir with fluid up to specified level.
3) With engine running at idling speed, add fluid up to specified
level.
4) When fluid stops reducing, stop engine and leave P/S sys-
tem as it is for about 10 minutes.
5) After running engine at idling speed for 1 minute, stop it.
6) As a final step, check to make sure that fluid is up to speci-
fied level.
7) Check steering condition and P/S system for fluid leakage.
AIR BLEEDING FROM GEAR BOX
1) Remove steering gear box from vehicle referring to “Power
Steering (P/S) Gear Box” in this section.
2) Install special tool as shown.
Special tool
(A) : 09945-35010 CAUTION:
When air bleeding is not complete, it is indicated by
foaming fluid on level gauge or humming noise from P/S
pump.
NOTE:
Bleed air from system when P/S system has been ser-
viced in any way other than replacement of steering gear
box (e.g., disconnection of piping, replacement of P/S
pump). Never operate steering system while servicing.
Or Air Bleeding from gear box must be performed.
NOTE:
Bleed air from gear box:
When steering gear box has been replaced with a new
one.
When entry of air into hydraulic circuit of steering gear
box is suspected.
1. Steering gear box 3. High pressure hose / pipe
2. Low pressure hose / pipe
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6F1
6F2
6G
6H
6K
7A
3C
7E
7F
7F
8A
8B
8C
8D
8E
9
10
10A
10B
SECTION 3C
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
CONTENTS
General Description ....................................... 3C-2
Diagnosis ........................................................ 3C-3
Inspection and Repair Required
After Accident ............................................... 3C-3
On-Vehicle Service......................................... 3C-3
Service Precautions (For Vehicle with
Air Bag System) ........................................... 3C-3
Diagnosis and servicing ........................... 3C-3
Disabling air bag system .......................... 3C-3
Enabling air bag system ........................... 3C-3
Handling and storage ............................... 3C-3
Disposal.................................................... 3C-3
Drive Air Bag (Inflator) Module (For Vehicle
with Air Bag System) .................................... 3C-4
Steering Wheel ............................................. 3C-5Centering contact coil (for vehicle with
air bag system)......................................... 3C-8
Combination Switch (For Vehicle without
Air Bag System)/Contact Coil and
Combination Switch Assembly (For Vehicle
with Air Bag System).................................... 3C-9
Steering Column Assembly........................ 3C-11
Steering Lock Assembly
(Ignition Switch) ......................................... 3C-15
Steering Lower Shaft ................................. 3C-16
Checking Steering Column for Accident
Damage ......................................................... 3C-18
Tightening Torque Specifications .............. 3C-19
Required Service Material ........................... 3C-19
Special Tool .................................................. 3C-19
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
authorized SUZUKI dealer. Please observe all WARNINGS and “Service Precautions” under “On-
Vehicle Service” in air bag system section before performing service on or around the air bag sys-
tem 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.
The procedures in this section must be followed in the order listed to temporarily disable the air
bag system and prevent false diagnostic codes from setting. Failure to follow procedures could
result in possible air bag system activation, personal injury or otherwise unneeded air bag system
repairs.
CAUTION:
When fasteners are removed, always reinstall them at the same location from which they were
removed. If a fastener needs to be replaced, use the correct part number fastener for that application.
If the correct part number fastener is not available, a fastener of equal size and strength (or stronger)
may be used. Fasteners that are not reused, and those requiring thread-locking compound, will be
called out. The correct torque value must be used when installing fasteners that require it. If the above
procedures are not followed, parts or system damage could result.