2006 SUZUKI SX4 tie-rod

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3) Inspect for proper toe referring to “Front Wheel
Alignment Inspection and Adjustment in Section 2B”.
4) After confirming proper toe, tighten tie-rod end lock
nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie-rod end lock nut (a): 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5
lb-ft)
5) Tighten wheel bolts to specified torque and lower
hoist.
Tightening torque
Wheel bolt: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
Tie-Rod End InspectionS6RW0D6306004
• Inspect for play in ball joint.
• Inspect for play in rack end ball joint.
In either case, if found defective, replace.
Steering Shaft Joint On-Vehicle InspectionS6RW0D6306005
Check shaft joint for wear, breakage and any other
damage and replace if any defect exists.
Steering Gear Case Assembly Removal and
Installation
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Removal
CAUTION!
Be sure to set front wheels (tires) in straight
direction and remove ignition key from key
cylinder before performing the following
steps, otherwise, contact coil of air bag
system may get damaged.

1) Remove steering joint cover.
2) Make alignment marks (1) on pinion shaft (2) and
joint of steering lower shaft (3) for a guide during
reinstallation.
3) Loosen joint bolt (steering column side) (4) and
remove joint bolt (pinion shaft side) (5) and
disconnect steering lower shaft (3) from pinion shaft
(2).
4) Disconnect torque sensor connector and P/S motor
connector from steering gear case.
5) Remove front suspension frame referring to “Front
Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushing
Removal and Installation in Section 2B”, and then
remove steering gear case.
Installation
1) Install grommet (1) as shown in figure.
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2. Protrusion
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2
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2) Install steering gear case to vehicle, and then install
front suspension frame referring to “Front
Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushing
Removal and Installation in Section 2B”.
3) Install steering gear case to suspension frame (3) as
follows.
a) Set member bracket (2) to steering gear case
(1).
b) Install all steering gear case mounting bolts by
hand.
c) Tighten steering mounting bolts in numerical
order and specified torque.
Tightening torque
Steering gear case mounting bolt (a): 70 N·m (
7.0 kgf-m, 51.0 lb-ft)
4) Connect torque sensor connector and P/S motor
connector to steering gear case.
5) Be sure that steering wheel and brake discs (right &
left) are all straight-ahead position and then insert
steering lower shaft (5) into steering pinion shaft (3)
with matching marks (4).
6) Tighten steering shaft joint lower bolt (1) and upper
bolt (2) to specified torque (tighten lower side first
and then tighten upper side).
Tightening torque
Steering lower shaft assembly upper joint bolt
(a): 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.5 lb-ft)
Steering lower shaft assembly lower joint bolt
(b): 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.5 lb-ft)
7) Install steering joint cover.Steering Rack Boot InspectionS6RW0D6306007
Hoist vehicle.
Inspect each boot for tear. A torn boot allows entry of
dust and water which can cause wear to steering rack
and pinion to produce noise as well as rust to result in
malfunction of steering system.
Even if boot tear is small, replace with new one.
Also, check each boot for dent. If there is a dent, keep
boot in most compressed state for some seconds to
correct dent.
Boots should be visually inspected for any damage, dent
and tear during every periodical inspection at specified
intervals and whenever vehicle is hoisted for any other
purpose.
Tie-Rod / Rack Boot Removal and InstallationS6RW0D6306008
Removal
1) Remove steering gear case assembly referring to
“Steering Gear Case Assembly Removal and
Installation”.
2) Remove member bracket from steering gear case
assembly.
3) For ease of adjustment after installation, make
marking (1) of tie-rod end lock nut position of tie-rod
thread.
4) Loosen tie-rod end lock nut and remove tie-rod end.
5) Remove boot band (2) and clip (1).
6) Remove boot from tie-rod.I7RW01632009-01
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4 1, (b)
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7) Unbend bent part of tie-rod lock washer (1).
8) Remove tie-rod (3) from rack (2).
Installation
1) Install tie-rod (1) and new tie-rod lock washer (3) to
rack (2).
2) Hold rack with soft jawed vise and tighten tie-rod to
specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie-rod (a): 75 N·m (7.5 kgf-m, 54.5 lb-ft)
3) Bend lock washer at 2 places (1) as shown in figure.
4) Apply grease “A” to boot inside as shown in figure.
Position boot properly in grooves of gear case (or
rack side mount) and tie-rod.
After this, check to ensure that boot is free from twist
and dent.
“A”: Grease 99000–25050 (SUZUKI Super
Grease E) 5) Clamp boot with clip and wire. Wire should be new
and should go around the boot twice.
Pull its both ends together by screwdriver or such
and make sure that the wire won’t be crossed. Then
twist the ends 4 – 5 times, the twisted ends should
be bent in the circumferential direction.
NOTE
After clamping, make sure that the boot
installation part is fixed.
If the boot turns easily by hand, tighten with
higher torque to fix it firmly.

6) Install tie-rod end lock nut and tie-rod end to tie-rod.
Position lock nut to marking (1) made in removal.
NOTE
When tie-rod was replaced, measure length
“a” on removed tie-rod and use it on new
replacement tie-rod so as to position lock nut
properly.

7) Install member bracket (1), and then install earth
cable (2) as shown in figure.
Angle “a”
: Within 20°
Tightening torque
Earth cable bolt (a): 4.0 N·m (0.4 kgf-m, 2.8 lb-ft)
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8) Using ammeter (2), check that P/S motor current (1)
is as following table with idling engine. If check result
is not satisfactory, check P/S control module for
torque sensor signal and P/S motor output referring
to “Inspection of P/S Control Module and Its
Circuits”. If they are OK, replace steering gear case
assembly.
NOTE
When P/S motor is cold condition (that is,
armature coil of P/S motor is not heated),
motor current in the following table can be
measured

Motor current at hoisted vehicle (reference
value)
Specifications
Tightening Torque SpecificationsS6RW0D6307001
NOTE
The specified tightening torque is also described in the following.
“Steering Gear Case Assembly Components”

Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “Fasteners Information in Section 0A”. ConditionWhen
steering
wheel is left
at straight
position: [A]When steering
wheel is turned
left or right by
turning speed
with 90° /sec:
[B]When
steering
wheel is
kept fully
turned left
or right
until it
stops.: [C]
Motor
currentApprox. 0 A Approx. 0 – 5 AApprox.
45 – 60 A
3. P/S control module
1
32
E12-1
E12-2
[C][A]
[B] [B]
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Fastening partTightening torque
Note
N⋅mkgf-mlb-ft
Tie-rod end nut 45 4.5 32.5)
Tie-rod end lock nut 45 4.5 32.5)
Wheel bolt 85 8.5 61.5)
Steering gear case mounting bolt 70 7.0 51.0)
Steering lower shaft assembly upper joint bolt 25 2.5 18.5)
Steering lower shaft assembly lower joint bolt 25 2.5 18.5)
Tie-rod 75 7.5 54.5)
Earth cable bolt 4.0 0.4 2.8)
Rack damper screw Tighten 25 N⋅m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.0 lb-ft) and
loosen 180° and then tighten 3.9 N⋅m (0.39
kgf-m, 3.0 lb-ft) and turn it back by 10° or
less by the specified procedure.)
Rotation torque of pinion 2.2 0.22 1.5)
Steering rack damper lock nut 60 6.0 43.5)