2006 SUZUKI SX4 Service Workshop Manual

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Section 6
CONTENTS
Steering
Precautions ................................................. 6-1
Precautions............................................................. 6-1
Precautions on Steering........................................ 6-1
Steering General Diagnosis.................... 6A-1
Precautions........................................................... 6A-1
Precautions for Steering Diagnosis ..................... 6A-1
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ............ 6A-1
Steering Symptom Diagnosis .............................. 6A-1
Steering System Inspection ................................ 6A-2
Steering Wheel and Column................... 6B-1
Precautions........................................................... 6B-1
Service Precautions of Steering Wheel and
Column.............................................................. 6B-1
General Description ............................................. 6B-1
Steering Wheel and Column Construction .......... 6B-1
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ............ 6B-2
Checking Steering Column for Accident
Damage ............................................................ 6B-2
Repair Instructions .............................................. 6B-3
Steering Wheel and Column Construction .......... 6B-3
Steering Wheel Removal and Installation ........... 6B-4
Contact Coil Cable Assembly Removal and
Installation ......................................................... 6B-5
Centering Contact Coil Cable Assembly ............. 6B-6
Contact Coil Cable Assembly Inspection ............ 6B-6
Steering Column Removal and Installation ......... 6B-6
Steering Column Inspection ................................ 6B-8
Ignition Switch Cylinder Assembly Removal
and Installation (Non- Keyless Start Model)...... 6B-8
Steering Lock Assembly (Ignition Switch)
Removal and Installation................................... 6B-9
Steering Lower Shaft Removal and
Installation ....................................................... 6B-10
Specifications..................................................... 6B-11
Tightening Torque Specifications ...................... 6B-11
Special Tools and Equipment ........................... 6B-11
Special Tool ...................................................... 6B-11
Power Assisted Steering System........... 6C-1
Precautions........................................................... 6C-1
P/S System Note ................................................. 6C-1
Precautions in Diagnosing Troubles ................... 6C-1General Description .............................................6C-2
P/S System Description ......................................6C-2
EPS Diagnosis General Description ...................6C-3
On-Board Diagnostic System Description ...........6C-3
Schematic and Routing Diagram ........................6C-4
EPS System Wiring Circuit Diagram ...................6C-4
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ............6C-5
EPS System Check .............................................6C-5
“EPS” Warning Light Check ................................6C-8
DTC Check..........................................................6C-8
DTC Clearance ...................................................6C-9
DTC Table ...........................................................6C-9
Visual Inspection ...............................................6C-11
Scan Tool Data .................................................6C-12
P/S System Symptom Diagnosis ......................6C-13
DLC and Its Communication Check (No
communication to P/S Control Module)...........6C-14
“EPS” Warning Light Does Not Come ON with
Ignition Switch Turned ON before Engine
Starts ...............................................................6C-16
“EPS” Warning Light Remains ON Steady
after Engine Starts ..........................................6C-18
DTC C1111 / C1113 / C1115: Torque Sensor
Circuit Failure ..................................................6C-19
DTC C1116: Steering Torque Sensor Power
Supply Circuit ..................................................6C-21
DTC C1121 / C1123 / C1124: Vehicle Speed
Signal Circuit Failure .......................................6C-22
DTC C1122: Engine Speed Signal....................6C-24
DTC C1141 / C1142 / C1143 / C1145: Motor
Circuit Failure ..................................................6C-26
DTC C1153: P/S Control Module Power
Supply Circuit ..................................................6C-27
DTC C1155: P/S Control Module Internal
Failure .............................................................6C-28
P/S Control Module Power Supply and
Ground Circuit Check ......................................6C-29
Inspection of P/S Control Module and Its
Circuits ............................................................6C-30
Steering Wheel Play Check ..............................6C-34
Steering Force Check .......................................6C-34
Repair Instructions ............................................6C-35
Steering Gear Case Assembly Components ....6C-35
Tie-Rod End Boot On-Vehicle Inspection .........6C-36
Tie-Rod End Removal and Installation..............6C-36

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Tie-Rod End Inspection.....................................6C-37
Steering Shaft Joint On-Vehicle Inspection.......6C-37
Steering Gear Case Assembly Removal and
Installation .......................................................6C-37
Steering Rack Boot Inspection ..........................6C-38
Tie-Rod / Rack Boot Removal and Installation ..6C-38
Steering Rack Plunger Removal and
Installation .......................................................6C-40
Steering Rack Plunger Inspection .....................6C-40P/S Control Module Removal and Installation...6C-41
Torque Sensor and Its Circuit Inspection ..........6C-41
P/S Motor and Its Circuit Inspection ..................6C-42
Specifications .....................................................6C-43
Tightening Torque Specifications ......................6C-43
Special Tools and Equipment ...........................6C-44
Recommended Service Material .......................6C-44
Special Tool ......................................................6C-44

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Precautions
Precautions
Precautions on SteeringS6RW0D6000001
Air Bag Warning
Refer to “Air Bag System Service Warning in Section 00”.
Precautions for Steering Diagnosis
Refer to “Precautions for Steering Diagnosis in Section 6A”.
Service Precautions of Steering Wheel and Column
Refer to “Service Precautions of Steering Wheel and Column in Section 6B”.
P/S System Note
Refer to “P/S System Note in Section 6C”.

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Steering General Diagnosis
Precautions
Precautions for Steering DiagnosisS6RW0D6100001
Since the problems in steering involve several systems, they must all be considered when diagnosing a complaint. To
avoid using the wrong symptom, always road test the vehicle first. Proceed with the following preliminary inspection
and correct any defects which are found.
1) Inspect tires for proper pressure and uneven wear.
2) Raise vehicle on a hoist and inspect steering system for loose or damaged parts.
3) Spin front wheels. Inspect for out-of-round tires, out-of-balance tires, bent rims, loosen and/or rough wheel
bearings.
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Steering Symptom DiagnosisS6RW0D6104001
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Hard steeringTire not adequately inflatedInflate tires to proper pressure.
Malfunction of power steering systemCheck and correct. Refer to “P/S System
Symptom Diagnosis in Section 6C”.
Bind in tie-rod end ball studs or lower
ball jointsReplace tie-rod end or front suspension control
arm.
Disturbed front wheel alignmentCheck and adjust front wheel alignment.
Bind in steering columnRepair or replace steering column assembly.
Rack and pinion adjustmentCheck and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Too much play in steeringWheel bearings wornReplace wheel bearing.
Loose steering gear case boltsTighten gear case bolts.
Faulty steering gear case assemblyReplace steering gear case assembly.
Worn steering shaft jointsReplace steering lower shaft assembly.
Worn tie-rod ends or tie-rod inside ball
jointsReplace tie-rod end or tie-rod.
Worn lower ball jointsReplace front suspension control arm.
Rack and pinion adjustmentCheck and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Poor return abilityBind in tie-rod end ball studsReplace tie-rod end.
Bind in ball jointsReplace front suspension control arm.
Bind in steering columnReplace steering column assembly.
Disturbed front end alignmentCheck and adjust front end alignment.
Faulty steering gear case assemblyReplace steering gear case assembly.
Tires not adequately inflatedAdjust tire pressure.
Rack and pinion adjustmentCheck and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Rack and pinion noise
(Rattle or chuckle)Loose steering gear case boltsTighten steering gear case bolts.
Rack and pinion adjustmentCheck and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Faulty steering gear case assemblyReplace steering gear case assembly.
Broken or otherwise damaged wheel
bearing(s)Replace wheel bearing(s).
Wander or poor steering
stabilityMismatched or uneven tiresReplace or inflate tires to proper pressure.
Loosen ball joints and tie-rod endsReplace suspension control arm or tie-rod end.
Faulty struts or mountingsReplace strut or repair mounting.
Loose stabilizer barTighten or replace stabilizer bar or bush.
Broken or sagging coil springsReplace coil spring.
Rack and pinion adjustmentCheck and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Disturbed front wheel alignmentCheck and adjust front wheel alignment.
Faulty steering gear case assemblyReplace steering gear case assembly.

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Steering System InspectionS6RW0D6104002
Check steering system referring to the following items.Erratic steering when
brakingWorn wheel bearingsReplace wheel bearing.
Broken or sagging coil springsReplace coil spring.
Wheel tires are inflated unequallyInflate tires to proper pressure.
Disturbed front wheel alignmentCheck and adjust front wheel alignment.
Brakes not working in unisonCheck and repair brake system.
Leaking wheel cylinder or caliperRepair or replace wheel cylinder or caliper.
Warped discsReplace brake disc.
Badly worn brake liningsReplace brake shoe lining.
Drum is out of round in some brakesReplace brake drum.
Defective wheel cylindersReplace or repair wheel cylinder. Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Inspection Item Referring section
Steering wheel Play, rattle “Steering Wheel Play Check in Section 6C”
Tie-rod end Looseness and damage “Tie-Rod End Inspection in Section 6C”
Wheel alignment “Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment in
Section 2B”
Tie-rod end boot Damage “Tie-Rod End Boot On-Vehicle Inspection in Section 6C”
Steering rack boot Damage “Steering Rack Boot Inspection in Section 6C”
Steering shaft joint Rattle and damage “Steering Shaft Joint On-Vehicle Inspection in Section 6C”
EPS system Operation “EPS System Check in Section 6C”

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Steering Wheel and Column
Precautions
Service Precautions of Steering Wheel and ColumnS6RW0D6200001
For service precautions, refer to “Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air Bag System in Section 8B”.
Service and Diagnosis
For diagnosis and servicing, refer to “Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air Bag System in Section 8B”.
Disabling Air Bag System
For disabling air bag system, refer to “Disabling Air Bag System in Section 8B”.
Enabling Air Bag System
For enabling air bag system, refer to “Enabling Air Bag System in Section 8B”.
Handling and Storage
For handling and storage, refer to “Precautions on Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components in Section
8B”.
Disposal
For disposal, refer to “Precautions on Disposal of Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner in Section 8B”.
General Description
Steering Wheel and Column ConstructionS6RW0D6201001
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 screws, bolts and nuts 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 recommended puller 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.
The driver air bag (inflator) module is one of the supplemental restraint (air bag) system components and is mounted
to the center of the steering wheel. During certain frontal crashes, the air bag system supplements the restraint of the
driver’s and passenger’s seat belts by deploying the air bags. The air bag (inflator) module should be handled with
care to prevent accidental deployment. When servicing, be sure to observe “Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of
Air Bag System in Section 8B”.

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Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Checking Steering Column for Accident
Damage
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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 column.

• Check that two capsules (1) are attached to steering
column bracket securely. If found loose, replace
steering column assembly.
• Take measurement “a”, “b” and “c” as follows.
If it is shorter than specified length, replace steering
column assembly or steering lower shaft with new
one.
Steering column length
“a”: 339 ± 2 mm (13.3 ± 0.08 in.)
“b”: 59.5 ± 2.1 mm (2.4 ± 0.08 in.)
Steering lower shaft length
“c”: 348 ± 1 mm (13.7 ± 0.04 in.)• Check that there is no axial looseness “d” and no
axially-vertical looseness “e” for steering column
shaft.
If found defective, replace steering column assembly
with new one.
• Check steering shaft joints and shaft for any damages
such as crack, breakage, malfunction or excessive
play.
If anything is found faulty, replace as lower shaft
assembly or steering column assembly.
• Check steering shaft for smooth rotation.
If found defective, replace as steering column
assembly.
• Check steering shaft and steering column for bend,
cracks or deformation.
If found defective, replace.
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“a”
“d”
“e”“b”
“c”
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Repair Instructions
Steering Wheel and Column ConstructionS6RW0D6206001
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1. Steering wheel 9. Steering column assembly mounting nut No.1
2. Steering shaft nut 10. Steering column assembly mounting nut No.2
: After tightening column mounting nut No.2, tighten column mounting nut No.1.
3. Contact coil cable assembly 11. Steering lower shaft assembly lower joint bolt
4. Steering column upper cover 12. Steering lower shaft assembly upper joint bolt
: After tightening all column mounting nuts and lower shaft lower joint bolt, tighten lower shaft upper joint bolt.
5. Steering column lower cover 13. Steering joint cover
6. Steering column assembly : 33 N⋅m (3.3 kgf-m, 24.0 lb-ft)
7. Steering lock assembly : 25 N⋅m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
8. Steering lower shaft assembly : 14 N⋅m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.5 lb-ft)