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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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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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Steering Wheel Removal and InstallationS6RW0D6206002
CAUTION!
Do not turn the contact coil more than
allowable number of turns (about two and a
half turns from the center position clockwise
or counterclockwise respectively) with
steering wheel removed, or coil will break.
Removal
CAUTION!
Do not hammer the end of the shaft.
Hammering it will loosen the plastic shear
pins which maintain the column length and
impair the collapsible design of the column.
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Disable air bag system referring to “Disabling Air
Bag System in Section 8B”.
3) Remove driver air bag (inflator) module from
steering wheel. Refer to “Driver Air Bag (Inflator)
Module Removal and Installation in Section 8B”.
4) Disconnect horn connector and audio control switch
connector, if equipped.
5) Remove steering shaft nut and then make alignment
marks (1) on steering wheel and shaft for a guide
during reinstallation.6) Remove steering wheel using special tool.
Special tool
(A): 09944–36011
InstallationCAUTION!
Following 2 Steps (Step 1) and 2)) are
prerequisite for installation of steering wheel.
If steering wheel has been installed without
these 2 Steps, contact coil will break when
steering wheel is turned.
1) Check that vehicle’s front tires are at straight-ahead
position and contact coil is centered. If contact coil is
turned after removing steering wheel, center contact
coil referring to “Centering Contact Coil Cable
Assembly”.
2) Install steering wheel to steering shaft with 2 grooves
(1) on contact coil fitted in 2 lugs (2) in the back of
steering wheel and also aligning marks (3) on
steering wheel and steering shaft.
3) Tighten steering shaft nut (4) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Steering shaft nut (a): 33 N·m (3.3 kgf-m, 24.0 lb-
ft)
I4RS0A620005-01
(A)
I4RS0A620006-01
I4RS0A620007-01

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3) Install steering column upper cover (1) and lower
cover (2).
CAUTION!
When installing covers, be careful so that
each lead wire is not caught between covers.
Otherwise, each lead wire is damaged.
4) Install steering wheel to steering column. Refer to
“Steering Wheel Removal and Installation”.
5) Connect negative (–) cable to battery.
6) Enable air bag system referring to “Enabling Air Bag
System in Section 8B”.
Centering Contact Coil Cable AssemblyS6RW0D6206004
1) Check that vehicle’s wheels (front tires) are set at
straight-ahead position.
2) Check that ignition switch is at LOCK position.
3) Turn contact coil counterclockwise slowly with a light
force till contact coil will not turn any further.
NOTE
Contact coil can turn about 5 turns at the
maximum, that is, if it is at the center
position, can turn about two and a half turns
both clockwise and counterclockwise.
4) From the position where contact coil became unable
to turn any further (it stopped), turn it back clockwise
about two and a half rotations and align center mark
with alignment mark (1).
Contact Coil Cable Assembly InspectionS6RW0D6206005
Refer to “Contact Coil Cable and Its Circuit Check in
Section 8B”.
Steering Column Removal and InstallationS6RW0D6206008
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 damage could impair the column’s
collapsible design.
Steering column mounting nuts should not
be loosened with steering shaft joint upper
side bolt tightened as this could cause
damage to shaft joint bearing.
NOTE
When servicing steering column or any
column-mounted component, remove
steering wheel. But when removing steering
column simply to gain access to instrument
panel components, leave steering wheel
installed on steering column.
3. Standard screw 4. Tapping screw
2
1
3
4
I6RW0B620003-01
I4RS0A620012-01
1
I4RS0A620013-01
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Schematic and Routing Diagram
EPS System Wiring Circuit DiagramS6RW0D6302001
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Schematic and Routing Diagram
EPS System Wiring Circuit DiagramS6RW0D6302001
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Schematic and Routing Diagram
EPS System Wiring Circuit DiagramS6RW0D6302001
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E11-10E11-8
E11-9
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[A]: P/S control module connector No.1 “E11” (viewed from harness side) 3. Junction block assembly 15. BCM
[B]: P/S control module connector No.2 “E13” (viewed from harness side) 4. Main fuse 16. Output shaft speed sensor
[C]: P/S control module connector No.3 “E12” (viewed from harness side) 5. Front (left/right) wheel speed sensor 17. TCM
[D]: Combination meter connector “G241” (viewed from harness side) 6. ABS control module 18. Individual circuit fuse box No.1
[E]: Torque sensor connector “E31” (viewed from harness side) 7. Combination meter 19. “IGN” fuse
[F]: Motor connector “E61” (viewed from harness side) 8. “EPS” warning light 20. “P/S” fuse
[G]: M/T model 9. Data link connector (DLC) 21. “IG1 SIG” fuse
[H]: A/T model 10. ECM 22. “MTR” fuse
[I]: Junction block without BCM model (Taiwan model) 11. P/S control module 23. To ABS control module
[J]: M15A engine with 4A/T equipped with slip control model (Hong Kong
model)12. P/S motor 24. To HVAC control module
1. Main fuse box 13. Shield 25. To SDM
2. Ignition switch 14. Torque sensor (built into steering gear case)

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Terminal Arrangement of P/S Control Module Coupler (Viewed from Harness Side)
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
EPS System CheckS6RW0D6304001
WARNING!
Carry out test drive in light traffic area to prevent an accident.
Refer to the following items for the details of each step.Terminal Circuit Terminal Circuit
E11-1Ignition switch signal for P/S control
moduleE11-13 —
E11-2 — E11-14 P/S active signal (idle up signal)
E11-3 — E11-15 —
E11-4 Vehicle speed signal E11-16 —
E11-5 “EPS” warning Light E11-17 —
E11-6 — E11-18 Torque sensor signal (Main)
E11-7 — E11-19 Ground for shield wire
E11-8 9 V power supply for torque sensor E11-20Reference sensor power supply for
torque sensor
E11-9 Ground for torque sensors E12-1 Motor output 1
E11-10 Torque sensor signal (Sub) E12-2 Motor output 2
E11-11Serial communication circuit for data
link connectorE13-1Main power supply for internal
memory and EPS motor
E11-12 Engine speed signal E13-2 Ground for P/S control module
Step Action Yes No
1 ) Customer complaint analysis
1) Perform customer complaint analysis referring to
“Customer Complaint Analysis”.
Was customer complaint analysis performed?Go to Step 2. Perform customer
complaint analysis.
2 ) DTC check, record and clearance
1) Check for DTC (including pending DTC) referring to
“DTC Check, Record and Clearance”.
Is there any DTC(s)?Print DTC or write them
down and clear them by
referring to “DTC
Clearance”, and go to
St ep 3 .Go to Step 4.
3 ) Visual inspection
1) Perform visual inspection referring to “Visual Inspection”.
Is there any faulty condition?Repair or replace
malfunction part, and go
to Step 11.Go to Step 5.
4 ) Visual inspection
1) Perform visual inspection referring to “Visual Inspection”.
Is there any faulty condition?Repair or replace
malfunction part, and go
to Step 11.Go to Step 8.
5 ) Trouble symptom confirmation
1) Confirm trouble symptom referring to “Trouble Symptom
Confirmation”.
Is trouble symptom identified?Go to Step 6. Go to Step 7.
6 ) Rechecking and record of DTC
1) Recheck for DTC referring to “DTC Check”.
Is there any DTC(s)?Go to Step 9. Go to Step 8.
7 ) Rechecking and record of DTC
1) Recheck for DTC referring to “DTC Check”.
Is there any DTC(s)?Go to Step 9. Go to Step 10.

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NOTE
• As execution of “DTC Clearance” will clear all DTCs, be sure to record all DTCs before service.
• DTC C1122 is indicated when ignition switch is at ON position and engine is not running, it means
that nothing is abnormal.
• Current DTC and history DTC can be identified by condition of the “EPS” warning light.
“EPS” warning light operates as follows.
8 ) Steering symptom diagnosis and P/S system
symptom diagnosis
1) Check and repair according to “Steering Symptom
Diagnosis in Section 6A” and “P/S System Symptom
Diagnosis”.
Are check and repair complete?Go to Step 11. Check and repair
malfunction part(s), and
go to Step 11.
9 ) Troubleshooting for DTC
1) Check and repair according to applicable DTC diag. flow.
Are check and repair complete?Go to Step 11. Check and repair
malfunction part(s), and
go to Step 11.
10 ) Intermittent problems check
1) Check for intermittent problems referring to “Intermittent
Problems Check”.
Is there any faulty condition?Repair or replace
malfunction part(s), and
go to Step 11.Go to Step 11.
11 ) Final confirmation test
1) Clear DTC if any.
2) Perform final confirmation test referring to “Final
Confirmation Test”.
Is there any problem symptom, DTC or abnormal condition?Go to Step 6. End. Step Action Yes No
Current DTC is set.
(Abnormality exists at
present.)Only history DTC is set.
(Faulty condition occurred once
in the past, but normal condition
is detected at present.)Current and history DTC
exist.
“EPS” warning light
after engine startedRemains ON. Turns OFF. Remains ON.

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Step 8: Steering Symptom Diagnosis and P/S
System Symptom Diagnosis
Perform basic steering system check according to
“Steering Symptom Diagnosis in Section 6A” first. When
the end of the flow has been reached, check the parts of
the system suspected as a possible cause referring to
“P/S System Symptom Diagnosis” and based on
symptoms appearing on the vehicle (symptoms obtained
through steps of customer complaint analysis, trouble
symptom confirmation and/or basic P/S system check)
and repair or replace faulty parts, if any.
Step 9: Troubleshooting for DTC (See each DTC
Diag. Flow)
Based on the DTC indicated in Step 6 or 7 and referring
to the applicable DTC diag. flow, locate the cause of the
trouble, namely in a sensor, switch, wire harness,
connector, actuator, P/S control module or other part and
repair or replace faulty parts.
Step 10: Intermittent Problems Check
Check parts where an intermittent trouble is easy to
occur (e.g., wire harness, connector, etc.), referring to
“Intermittent and Poor Connection Inspection in Section
00” and related circuit of DTC recorded in Step 2.
Step 11: Final Confirmation Test
Confirm that the problem symptom has gone and the P/
S system is free from any abnormal conditions. If what
has been repaired is related to the DTC, clear the DTC
once, perform DTC confirmation procedure and confirm
that no DTC is indicated.
“EPS” Warning Light CheckS6RW0D6304002
1) Turn ignition switch to ON position (but without
running engine) and check if the “EPS” warning light
(1) lights up. If the light dose not light up, go to
““EPS” Warning Light Does Not Come ON with
Ignition Switch Turned ON before Engine Starts” of
the diagnostic flows.
2) Start engine and check that “EPS” warning light turns
OFF. If light remains ON and no DTC is stored in P/S
control module, go to ““EPS” Warning Light Remains
ON Steady after Engine Starts” for troubleshooting.
DTC CheckS6RW0D6304003
1) Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
2) Connect SUZUKI scan tool to data link connector
(DLC) (1) located on underside of instrument panel
at driver’s seat side.
Special tool
(A): SUZUKI scan tool
3) Start engine.
4) Read DTC according to the instructions displayed on
SUZUKI scan tool. For further details, refer to
operator’s manual for SUZUKI scan tool.
NOTE
• If communication between SUZUKI scan
tool and the vehicle can not be
established, perform “DLC and Its
Communication Check (No communication
to P/S Control Module)”.
• DTC C1122 (engine speed signal failure) is
indicated when ignition switch is at ON
position and engine is not running, but it
means there is nothing abnormal if
indication changes to a normal one when
engine is started.
5) After completing the check, turn ignition switch to
OFF position and disconnect SUZUKI scan tool from
DLC.
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