2008 SUZUKI SWIFT Tie rod

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Specifications
Tightening Torque SpecificationsS7RS0B2207001
NOTE
The specified tightening torque is also described in the following.
“Front Suspension Construction”
“Front Strut Assembly Components”
“Front Wheel Hub and Steering Knuckle Components”
“Front Suspension Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/or Bushings Components”

Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “Fasteners Information in Section 0A”.
Fastening part
Tightening torque
Note
N ⋅mkgf-mlb-ft
Tie-rod end lock nut 454.5 32.5 )
Strut bracket nut 909.0 65.5 ) / )
Brake hose mounting bolt 252.5 18.0 )
Stabilizer joint nut 505.0 36.5 ) / )
Strut nut 505.0 36.5 )
Wheel nut 858.5 61.5 ) / ) / )
Strut support lower nut 505.0 36.5 )
Suspension control arm ball joint nut 606.0 43.5 ) / )
Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt 111.1 8.0 )
Caliper carrier bolt 858.5 61.5 )
Drive shaft nut 200 20.0 145.0)
Suspension control arm front bolt 959.5 68.0 )
Suspension control arm rear bolt 959.5 68.0 )
Stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolt 232.3 17.0 )
Steering gear case mounting No.1 bolt 555.5 40.0 )
Steering gear case mounting No.2 bolt 555.5 40.0 )
Front suspension frame mounting bolt 150 15.0 108.5)
Engine rear mounting bolt 555.5 40.0 )
Steering shaft joint bolt 252.5 18.5 )
Wheel bolt 858.5 61.5 )

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Driveline / Axle
Drive Shaft / Axle
General Description
Front Drive Shaft ConstructionS7RS0B3101001
A constant velocity ball joint is used on the wheel side of both right and left side drive shaft assemblies. For A/T
vehicle, a tripod type constant velocity joint is used on the differential side and center shaft side. For M/T vehicle, a
double offset type constant velocity joint (DOJ) is used on the differential side and center shaft side. The drive shaft
can slide through the tripod joint or the double offset joint (DOJ) in the extension/contraction direction.
Component Location
Front Drive Shaft Assembly Components LocationS7RS0B3103001
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1. To transaxle 8. Ball stud washer : 45 N⋅m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
2. Drive shaft assembly 9. Tie-rod end nut : 60 N⋅m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
3. Tie-rod end 10. Ball stud bolt : 200 N⋅m (20.0 kgf-m, 145.0 lb-ft)
4. Center bearing support 11. Drive shaft nut
: After tightening nut, caulk nut securely. : 85 N
⋅m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
5. Center shaft 12. Wheel nut : Do not reuse.
6. Center bearing support bolts 13. Drive shaft washer
7. Ball stud nut : 55 N⋅m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)

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Front Drive Shaft Assembly On-Vehicle
Inspection
S7RS0B3106002
• Check boots for breakage or deterioration.
• Check wheel side joint for rattle or smooth rotation.
• Check differential side (or center shaft side) joint for smooth rotation.
If any abnormality is found, replace.
Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation
S7RS0B3106003
Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Undo caulking (1) and remove drive shaft nut (2). 3) Drain transaxle oil.
4) Disconnect tie-rod end (1) from steering knuckle (2)
using puller (3).
5) Remove stabilizer join t referring to “Front
Suspension Frame, Stabiliz er Bar and/or Bushings
Removal and Installati on in Section 2B”.
6) Remove brake hose mounting bolt (1) and break hose (2) from bracket and then detach wheel speed
sensor harness (3) from strut bracket.
7) Remove suspension contro l arm ball joint bolt (4).
[A]: Right side drive shaft assembly (M/T model) 8. Wheel side joint (Constant velocity ball joint)
: Apply black grease included in spare part to joint.
[B]: Left side drive shaft assembly (M/T model) 9. Center shaft side joint (Constant velocity tripod joint)
: Apply dark gray grease included in spare part to joint.
[C]: Right side drive shaft assembly (A/T model) 10. Oil seal
: Apply grease 99000-25011 to oil seal lip.
[D]: Left side drive shaft assembly (A/T model) 11. Center bearing support circlip
[E]: Center shaft assembly (A/T model) 12. Center bearing support
[F]: Center shaft assembly (M/T model) 13. Center bearing
1. Circlip 14. Center shaft
2. Differential side joint (Constant velocity tripod joint) : Apply dark gray grease included in spare part to joint. 15. Cage
3. Snap ring 16. Tripod joint spider
: Never disassemble.
4. Boot band (Large) 17. O-ring
: Apply grease 99000-25011 to all round of O-ring.
5. Boot (Differential or center shaft side) 18. Differential side joint (Constant velocity tripod joint)
: Apply dark gray grease included in spare part to joint.
6. Boot band (Small) 19. Center shaft side joint (Constant velocity tripod joint)
: Apply dark gray grease included is spare part to joint.
7. Boot (Wheel side) : Do not reuse.
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F: Vehicle front
I3RM0A310003-01
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Steering Wheel Play Check ..............................6C-39
Steering Force Check .......................................6C-39
Repair Instructions ........... .................................6C-40
Steering Gear Case Assembly Components ....6C-40
Tie-Rod End Boot On-Vehic le Inspection .........6C-41
Tie-Rod End Removal and Installation..............6C-41
Tie-Rod End Inspection.....................................6C-42
Steering Shaft Joint On-Vehicle Inspection.......6C-42
Steering Gear Case Assembly Removal and Installation .......................................................6C-42
Steering Rack Boot Inspec tion ..........................6C-43
Tie-Rod / Rack Boot Removal and Installation ..6C-43 Steering Rack Plunger Removal and
Installation .......................................................6C-45
Steering Rack Plunger Inspection .....................6C-45
P/S Control Module Removal and Installation...6C-46
Torque Sensor and Its Circuit Inspection ..........6C-46
P/S Motor and Its Circuit Inspection ..................6C-47
Specifications ..................... ................................6C-48
Tightening Torque Specifications ......................6C-48
Special Tools and Equipmen t ...........................6C-49
Recommended Service Material .......................6C-49
Special Tool ......................................................6C-49

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Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Steering Symptom DiagnosisS7RS0B6104001
ConditionPossible cause Correction / Reference Item
Hard steering Tire not adequately inflated Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Malfunction of power steering system Check and correct.
Bind in tie-rod end ball studs or lower
ball joints Replace tie-rod end or front suspension arm.
Disturbed front wheel alignment Check and adjust front wheel alignment.
Bind in steering column Repair or replace steering column.
Rack and pinion adjustment Check and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Too much play in steering Wheel bearings worn Replace wheel bearing.
Loose steering gear case bolts Tighten gear case bolts.
Faulty steering gear case assembly Replace steering gear case assembly.
Worn steering shaft joints Replace joint.
Worn tie-rod ends or tie-rod inside ball
joints Replace tie-rod end or tie-rod.
Worn lower ball joints Replace front suspension control arm.
Rack and pinion adjustment Check and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Poor return ability Bind in tie-rod end ball studs Replace tie-rod end.
Bind in ball joints Replace front suspension control arm.
Bind in steering column Repair or replace steering column.
Disturbed front end alignment Check and adjust front end alignment.
Faulty steering gear case assembly Replace steering gear case assembly.
Tires not adequately inflated Adjust tire pressure.
Rack and pinion adjustment Check and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Rack and pinion noise
(Rattle or chuckle) Loose steering gear case bolts
Tighten steering gear case bolts.
Rack and pinion adjustment Check and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Faulty steering gear case assembly Replace steering gear case assembly.
Broken or other wise damaged wheel
bearing(s) Replace wheel bearing(s).
Wander or poor steering
stability Mismatched or uneven tires
Replace or inflate tires to proper pressure.
Loosen ball joints and tie-rod ends Replace suspension control arm or tie-rod end.
Faulty struts or mountings Replace strut or repair mounting.
Loose stabilizer bar Tighten or replace stabilizer bar or bush.
Broken or sagging springs Replace spring.
Rack and pinion adjustment Check and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Disturbed front wheel alignment Check and adjust front wheel alignment.
Faulty steering gear case assembly Replace steering gear case assembly.
Erratic steering when
braking Worn wheel bearing(s)
Replace wheel bearing(s).
Broken or sagging spring(s) Replace coil spring(s).
Wheel tires are inflated unequally Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Disturbed front wheel alignment Check and adjust front wheel alignment.
Brakes not working in unison Check and repair brake system.
Leaking caliper Repair or replace caliper.
Warped discs Replace brake disc.
Badly worn brake pads Replace brake pads.

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Reference waveform No.3
Motor output signal 1(1), Motor output signal 2(2), with
engine idling
Steering Wheel Play CheckS7RS0B6304024
• Check steering wheel for looseness or rattle by moving it in its shaft direction and lateral direction.
If found defective, repair or replace.
• Check steering wheel for play, holding vehicle in straight forward condition on the ground with engine
stopped.
If steering wheel play is not within specification,
inspect as follows and replace if found defective.
• Tie-rod end ball stud for wear (Ball stud should move when more than 0.2 N ⋅m (2 kg-cm, 0.44 lb-ft) torque is
applied.)
• Lower ball joint for wear
• Steering shaft joint for wear • Steering pinion or rack gear for wear or breakage
• Each part for looseness
Steering wheel play
“a”
: 0 – 30 mm (0 – 1.18 in.)
Steering Force CheckS7RS0B6304025
1) Place vehicle on level road and set steering wheel at
straight-ahead position.
2) Check if tire inflation pressure is as specified referring to the tire placard.
3) Remove driver air bag (inflator) module referring to “Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and
Installation in Section 8B”.
4) Start engine.
5) With engine idling, measure steering force by turning torque wrench.
Steering force
: Less than 6.4 N ⋅m (0.64 kgf-m, 4.6 lb-ft)
6) Install driver air bag (inflator) module referring to “Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and
Installation in Section 8B”.
Measurement
terminal
CH1: “E51-1” to vehicle body ground
CH2: “E51-2” to vehicle body ground
Oscilloscope
setting CH1: 5 V/DIV, CH2: 5 V/DIV
TIME: 20
µs/DIV
Measurement
condition • Engine is idling and steering wheel
is kept fully turned to left or right
until it stops
[A]: Steering wheel is kept fully turned left until it stops
[B]: Steering wheel is kept fully turned right until it stops
[C]: 12 V ON
[D]: GND ON
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Repair Instructions
Steering Gear Case Assembly ComponentsS7RS0B6306001
3(a)
10
(c) 2
3
(a)
2 1
19
(g)
19 18(g) 6
11
8
9
(b) 7
(b)
22 23
24 4
5
14
15
16
(e)
17
(f)
12
(d) 21
(c)
20
4 6
5 7
(b)
9
(b)
8
13
22
23
24
A
A
1322
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1. Steering gear case 12. Steering gear case mounting No.3 bolt 23. Boot
2. Tie-rod lock washer 13. Gear rack side No.1 bracket 24. split pin
3. Tie-rod 14. Steering rack plunger
: Apply grease 99000-25050 to rack plunger. : 93 N
⋅m (9.3 kgf-m, 67.5 lb-ft)
4. Band 15. Steering rack plunger spring
: Apply grease 99000-25050 to spring end. : 45 N
⋅m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
Refer to “Tie-Rod End Removal and
Installation”.
5. Boot 16. Steering rack damper screw
: Apply thread lock 99000-32110 to all around
thread part of rack damper screw. : 55 N
⋅m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
6. Rack boot clip 17. Steering rack damper lock nut : 40 N⋅m (4.0 kgf-m, 29.0 lb-ft)
7. Tie-rod end lock nut 18. Heat insulator : Refer to “Steering Rack Plunger Removal
and Installation”.
8. Tie-rod end 19. Heat insulator bolt : 64 N⋅m (6.4 kgf-m, 46.5 lb-ft)

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Tie-Rod End Boot On-Vehicle InspectionS7RS0B6306002
Check boot for crack and damage.
If any defect is found, replace it with a new one.
Tie-Rod End Removal and InstallationS7RS0B6306003
Removal1) Hoist vehicle, and then remove wheel referring to “Wheel Removal and Installation in Section 2D”.
2) Remove split pin (2) and tie-rod end nut (1) from steering knuckle.
3) Disconnect tie-rod end (1) from knuckle (2) using puller (3). 4) For ease of adjustment after installation, make
marking (1) of tie-rod end lock nut (2) position on tie-
rod end thread. Then, loosen lock nut and remove
tie-rod end (3) from tie-rod (4).
Installation 1) Install tie-rod end lock nut (1) and tie-rod end (2) to tie-rod (3). Align lock nut with mark (4) on tie-rod
thread.
9. Tie-rod end nut 20. Gear rack side No.2 bracket : 9.5 N⋅m (0.95 kgf-m, 7.0 lb-ft)
10. Steering gear case mounting No.1 bolt 21. Steering gear case mounting No.2 bolt : Do not reuse.
11. Steering gear case grommet 22. Clip
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21
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3
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