Steering knuckle SUZUKI SWIFT 2007 2.G Service Owner's Manual

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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
I3RM0A630024-01
21
I7RS0A630016-01
2 1
3
I4RS0A630040-01
I4RS0A630041-01
I4RS0A630042-01

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2) Connect tie-rod end to knuckle. Tighten tie-rod end nut (1) to spec ified torque.
3) Bend new split pin (2).
NOTE
After tightening tie-rod end nut to specified
torque, match next first slot of nut with hole
of tie-rod end for insertion of split pin
(rotation angle 60 ° max).

Tightening torque
Tie-rod end nut (a): 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
4) Inspect for proper toe re ferring to “Front Wheel
Alignment Inspection and Adjustment in Section 2B”.
5) 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)
6) Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque and lower hoist.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
Tie-Rod End InspectionS7RS0B6306004
• 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 InspectionS7RS0B6306005
Check shaft joint for wear, breakage and any other
damage and replace if any defect exists.
Steering Gear Case Assembly Removal and
Installation
S7RS0B6306006
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 front suspension frame with steering gear case assembly referrin g to “Front Suspension
Frame, Stabilizer Bar and/ or Bushings Removal and
Installation in Section 2B”.
2) Remove steering gear case mounting No.3 bolts (4), No.1 bolts (1), No.2 bolts (2) and gear case bracket,
then remove gear case (3) from front suspension
frame (5).
2 1,(a)
I7RS0A630017-01
I3RM0A630030-01
I4RS0A630043-01
I4RS0B630012-01
25
3
14
I6RS0C630018-01