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General Description
The power steering system in this vehicle reduces the driver’s effort needed in turning the steering wheel by uti-
lizing the hydraulic pressure generated by the power steering (P/S) pump which is driven by the engine. It is an
integral type with the mechanical gear unit, hydraulic pressure cylinder unit and control valve unit all housed in
the gear box.
1. Steering gear box 2. Power steering (P/S) pump 3. P/S fluid reservoir
1. Power steering gear box 3. Spool valve 5. P/S fluid reservoir
2. Control valve section 4. Power steering (P/S) pump
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Idle-Up System Check
1) Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
2) Turn A/C switch OFF, if equipped.
3) Turn steering wheel fully and check idle speed.
Engine idle speed drops a little momentarily when steering wheel is turned fully but returns to its specified
level immediately. If power steering pressure switch connector is connected, check the same with that con-
nector disconnected. Momentary drop of engine idle speed should be less when it is connected than when
disconnected.
Power Steering Fluid Leakage Check
Start engine and turn steering wheel fully to the right and left so that maximum hydraulic pressure is applied to
system. Then visually check gear box, P/S pump and P/S fluid reservoir respectively and each joint of hydraulic
pressure piping for leakage. During this check, however, never keep steering wheel turned fully for longer than
10 seconds.
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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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Hydraulic Pressure In P/S Circuit Check
1) Clean where pipe is connected thoroughly, then disconnect
high pressure hose from high pressure pipe connector and
connect oil pressure gauge (special tool) as shown.
Special tool
(A) : 09915-77410
(B) : 09915-77420
2) Bleed air.
3) With engine running at idling speed, keep turning steering
wheel to the right and left till fluid in P/S fluid reservoir is
warmed to 50 to 60 °C (122 – 140 °F)
4) Back pressure check
With engine running at idling speed and hands off from
steering wheel, check hydraulic pressure.
If back pressure exceeds 980 kPa (10 kg/cm
2, 142 psi),
check control valve and pipes for obstruction.
Back pressure : 980 kPa (10 kg/cm
2, 142 psi)
1. To gear box 4. Union bolt
2. Attachment 5. Pressure hose
3. Washer
1. P/S fluid reservoir 5. Low pressure side
2. P/S pump 6. High pressure side
3. Steering gear box 7. Valve (open)
4. Oil pump pressure gauge
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5) Relief pressure check
a) Increase engine speed to about 1,500 to 1,600 rpm.
Close valve (6) gradually while watching pressure increase
indicated on gauge (4) and take reading of relief pressure
(maximum hydraulic pressure).
If higher than 8,400 kPa (85 kg/cm
2, 1208 psi), malfunction
of relief valve.
If lower than 6,400 kPa (65 kg/cm
2, 925 psi), failure of P/S
pump or settling of relief valve spring.
Relief pressure
6,400 – 8,400 kPa (65 – 85 kg/cm
2, 925 – 1208 psi)
b) Next, open gauge valve (6) fully and increase engine speed
to about 1,500 to 1,600 r/min. Then turn steering wheel to
the left or right fully and take reading of relief pressure.
If lower than 6,400 kPa (65 kg/cm
2, 1280 psi), failure in
steering gear.
Relief pressure
6,400 – 8,400 kPa (65 – 85 kg/cm
2, 925 – 1208 psi) CAUTION:
Be sure not to keep gauge valve closed for longer than
10 seconds.
Never keep steering wheel turned fully for longer than
10 seconds.
1. P/S fluid reservoir 3. Steering gear box
2. P/S pump 5. High pressure side
1. P/S fluid reservoir 4. Oil pressure gauge
2. P/S pump 5. High pressure side
3. Steering gear box
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On-Vehicle Service
Power Steering Belt
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Loosen tension pulley bolts (2).
3) Remove power steering belt (1).
INSPECTION
Check power steering belt for wear and cracks, and replace
as required.
INSTLLATION
1) Install belt to power steering pump pulley (1), crankshaft pul-
ley (2), A/C pulley (if equipped) (3) and tension pulley (4).
2) Adjust belt tension referring to “Power Steering Belt Check”
in this section.
Power Steering (P/S) Pump
REMOVAL
1) Take out fluid in P/S fluid reservoir with syringe or such.
2) Remove P/S belt.
3) Disconnect high pressure hose and low pressure hose.
4) Disconnect pressure switch lead harness.
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INSTALLATION
Install components in reverse order of removal procedure noting
the following points.
Tighten each bolt as specified below.
Tightening torque
Oil pump mounting bolts
(a) : 25 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18.5 lb-ft)
Oil pump high pressure union bolt
(b) : 60 N·m (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
Adjust P/S belt referring to “Power Steering Belt Check” in
this section.
Connect pressure switch terminal.
Power Steering (P/S) Gear Box
REMOVAL
1) Take out fluid in P/S fluid reservoir with syringe or such.
2) Turn steering wheel fully counterclockwise and loosen sector
shaft nut of P/S gear box.
3) Return steering wheel to straightforward state and remove
pitman arm from P/S gear box by using puller.
4) Remove radiator (for left-steering vehicle) referring to “Radi-
ator” in Section 6B
5) Remove radiator support member.
6) Disconnect suction hose and return hose from P/S fluid res-
ervoir, and remove P/S fluid reservoir assembly (for left-
steering vehicle).
7) Remove steering lower shaft joint bolt (2).CAUTION:
After installation, fill A/T fluid (an equivalent to
DEXRON
®-II, DEXRON®-IIE or DEXRON®-III) and be sure
to bleed air referring to “Air Bleeding Procedure” in this
section.
1. Union bolt
1. Steering lower shaft
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Tightening Torque Specifications
Required Service Materials
Special Tools
Fastening partTightening torque
Nm kg-m lb-ft
Tension pulley bolt 25 2.5 18.0
Oil pump mounting bolt 25 2.5 18.5
Oil pump high pressure union bolt 60 6.0 43.5
Oil pump cover bolts 28 2.8 20.0
Pressure switch 28 2.8 20.0
Suction connector bolt 12 1.2 8.5
Power steering gear box mounting bolt
and nuts80 8.0 58.0
Gear box high pressure union bolt 35 3.5 25.5
Pitman arm mounting nut 135 13.5 98.0
Steering shaft joint bolt 25 2.5 18.5
Plug 60 6.0 43.5
MaterialRecommended SUZUKI product
(Part Number)Use
Power steering
fluidAn equivalent of DEXRON
®-II,
DEXRON
®-IIE or DEXRON®-III.To fill P/S fluid reservoir
Parts lubrication when installing
Lithium greaseSUPER GREASE (A)
(99000-25010)Oil seal lip of P/S pump pulley shaft
09915-77411 09915-77420 09944-18211 09945-35010
Oil pressure gauge Oil pressure gauge
attachment & hose setTorque check socket Air bleeding hose set