Torque SUZUKI SWIFT 2000 1.G RG413 Service Owner's Manual

FRONT END ALIGNMENT 3A-3
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
For the details, refer to Section 3.
PRELIMINARY CHECKS PRIOR TO ADJUSTING FRONT ALIGNMENT
Steering and vibration complaints are not always the result of improper alignment. An additional item to be
checked is the possibility of tire lead due to worn or improperly manufactured tires. “Lead” is the deviation of the
vehicle from a straight path on a level road without hand pressure on the steering wheel. Procedure for deter-
mining the presence of a tire lead problem contains in SECTION 3. Before making any adjustment affecting toe
setting, the following checks and inspections should be made to ensure correctness of alignment readings and
alignment adjustments:
1) Check all tires for proper inflation pressures and approximately the same tread wear.
2) Check for loose of ball joints. Check tie rod ends; if excessive looseness is noted, it must be corrected
before adjusting.
3) Check for run-out of wheels and tires.
4) Check vehicle trim heights; if out of limits and a correction is to be made, it must be made before adjusting
toe.
5) Check for loose of suspension arms.
6) Check for loose or missing stabilizer bar attachments.
7) Consideration must be given to excess loads, such as tool boxes. If this excess load is normally carried in
vehicle, it should remain in vehicle during alignment checks.
8) Consider condition of equipment being used to check alignment and follow manufacturer's instructions.
9) Regardless of equipment used to check alignment, vehicle must be on a level surface both fore and aft and
transversely.
TOE ADJUSTMENT
1) Loosen right and left tie rod end lock nuts (1) first.
2) Rotate right and left tie rods (2) by the same amount to align
toe-in to specification. In this adjustment, right and left tie
rods (2) should become equal in length “A”.
3) After adjustment, tighten lock nuts (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie rod end lock nuts (a) : 45 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 32.5 lb-ft) NOTE:
Before rotating tie rods (2), apply grease between tie
rods and rack boots so that boots won't be twisted.
NOTE:
Make sure that rack boots are not twisted.

MANUAL RACK AND PINION 3B-1
6F1
6F2
6G
6H
7A
3B
7C1
7D
7E
7F
8A
8B
8C
8D
8E
9
10
10A
10B
SECTION 3B
MANUAL RACK AND PINION
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................. 3B-2
DIAGNOSIS ..................................................... 3B-3
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE .................................. 3B-4
LUBRICATION ............................................. 3B-4
TIE ROD END .............................................. 3B-6
MANUAL RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY
(STEERING GEAR CASE) .......................... 3B-7
RACK BOOT/TIE ROD .............................. 3B-10STEERING RACK PLUNGER ................... 3B-12
STEERING PINION ................................... 3B-14
STEERING RACK...................................... 3B-15
PINION BEARING ..................................... 3B-17
RACK BUSHING ........................................ 3B-18
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL................ 3B-19
SPECIAL TOOL ............................................ 3B-20

WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with a Air Bag System
Service on or around air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an autho-
rized suzuki dealer. Please observe all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS in SECTION 10B and Precau-
tions, Air Bag System Components and Wiring Location view in Section 10B before performing
service on or around air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could
result in unintended activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these
two conditions may result in severe injury.
Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system
may be deployed by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
NOTE:
All steering gear fasteners are important attaching parts in that they could affect the performance of
vital parts and systems, and/or could result in major repair expense. They must be replaced with one
of the same part number or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a
replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified dur-
ing reassembly to assure proper retention of these parts.

3B-4 MANUAL RACK AND PINION
STEERING WHEEL CHECK
Check steering wheel for play and rattle, holding vehicle in
straight forward condition on the ground.
Steering wheel play
“a” : 0 – 30 mm (0 – 1.1 in.)
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 2 kg-cm 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
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
LUBRICATION
When inner parts of the steering gear case were disassembled, they should be washed clean before reassem-
bly. It is recommended to use the grease as given below where grease application is indicated in the text.
✱
✱✱ ✱ SUZUKI SUPER GREASE (E) 99000-25050, or Lithium grease
(applicable for –40°C ~ 130°C or 104°F ~ 266°F)

MANUAL RACK AND PINION 3B-7
2) Connect tie rod end to knuckle. Tighten castle nut (1) until
holes for split pin (2) are aligned, but only within specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Castle nut (a) : 43 N·m (4.3 kg-m, 31.5 lb-ft)
3) Bend new split pin as shown.
4) Tighten wheel nuts to specified torque and lower hoist.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
5) Inspect for proper toe (Refer to Section 3A).
6) After confirming proper toe, tighten tie rod end lock nut to
specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie rod end lock nut (b) : 45 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
MANUAL RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY
(STEERING GEAR CASE)
REMOVAL
1) Slide driver’s seat as far back as possible.
2) Pull off front part of floor mat on driver’s side and remove
steering shaft joint cover.
3) For ease of installation, loosen steering shaft upper joint bolt
(1) but don’t remove.
4) Remove steering shaft lower joint bolt (2) and disconnect
lower joint from pinion.
CAUTION:
Be sure to set front wheels in straight direction and
remove ignition key from key cylinder before these steps,
otherwise contact coil of air bag system may get dam-
aged.

MANUAL RACK AND PINION 3B-9
INSTALLATION
1) Mount steering gear case (2) to body and tighten gear case
mount bolts (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Gear case mount bolt (a) : 25 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
2) Install exhaust No.1 pipe (3).
3) Install both tie rod ends (1) to knuckles (2). Tighten each
castle nut (3) until holes for split pin (4) align but within spec-
ified torque and then bend new split pin as shown.
Tightening torque
Castle nut (b) : 43 N·m (4.3 kg-m, 31.5 lb-ft)
4) Be sure that steering wheel and both brake discs are all
straight ahead driving state and then insert steering lower
joint into steering pinion shaft.
5) Tighten steering shaft joint bolts to specified torque (Lower
side (2) first and then upper side (1)).
Tightening torque
Steering shaft joint bolt (c) : 25 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)2
1, (a)
1

3B-10 MANUAL RACK AND PINION
6) Reinstall cover (1) removed previously to steering shaft joint.
7) Put back floor mat as it was.
8) Install both wheels and tighten wheel nuts to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
9) Lower hoist.
10) Check toe setting. Adjust as required (refer to Section 3A).
11) Tighten both tie rod end lock nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie rod end lock nut (d) : 45 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
RACK BOOT/TIE ROD
REMOVAL
1) Remove steering gear case by performing “MANUAL RACK
AND PINION ASSEMBLY REMOVAL” of this section.
2) For ease of adjustment after installation, make marking (1) of
tie rod end lock nut position of tie rod end thread.
3) Loosen tie rod end lock nut and remove tie rod end.
4) Remove boot wire (2) and clip (1).
5) Remove boot from tie rod.

MANUAL RACK AND PINION 3B-11
6) Unbend bent part of tie rod lock washer (1) and remove tie
rod (2) from rack (3).
INSTALLATION
1) Install new tie rod lock washer (2) and tie rod (3) to rack (1).
Align straight part “A” of washer with flat part “B” of rack.
2) Tighten tie rod inside ball nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie rod inside ball nut (a) : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
3) Bend new lock washer to tie rod side as shown.
NOTE:
For correct installation of tie rod lock washer, referring to
the figure.
“B”: Upper

MANUAL RACK AND PINION 3B-13
INSPECTION
Inspect rack plunger (2) for wear or damage.
Inspect rack plunger spring (1) for deterioration.
In either case, if found defective, replace.
INSTALLATION
1) Apply grease lightly to sliding part of plunger against rack.
Grease : 99000-25050
2) Install rack plunger (3), rack plunger spring (2), rack damper
screw (1) to steering case in direction shown. Tighten rack
damper screw to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rack damper screw (a) : 12N·m (1.2 kg-m, 8.5 lb-ft)
“A” : Sealant 99000-31150
3) After tightening rack damper screw to specified torque, turn it
back by 30° ~ 50° and check for rotation torque of pinion. If it
is not as specified below, adjust so that it will be within spec-
ified torque range.
Special tool
(A) : 09944-18211
Rotation Torquer of pinion
(a) : 0.4 – 1.1 N·m (0.04 – 0.11 kg-m, 0.29 – 0.79 lb-ft)
Also, check if rack as a whole moves smoothly.
4) Apply sealant to thread part of rack damper screw lock nut
(1) and tighten it to specified torque by not turning damper
screw position adjusted in step 4).
“A” : Sealant 99000-31150
Tightening torque
Rack damper screw lock nut
(a) : 40 N·m (4.0 kg-m, 29.0 lb-ft)
5) After adjustment, put rack damper screw cap as deeply as
possible.
6) Install rack boots and tie rods refer to “RACK BOOT/TIE
ROD INSTALLATION” of this section.
7) Install steering gear case refer to “MANUAL RACK AND
PINION ASSEMBLY” of this section.

MANUAL RACK AND PINION 3B-15
INSTALLATION
1) Install new oil seal with special tool to pinion bearing plug
(1).
Special tool
(C) : 09925-98210
2) Apply grease to all around pinion teeth (2), pinion needle
bearing, gear case O-ring (4) and gear case oil seal lip (1).
Fill inside of pinion bearing plug (3) with grease.
“A” : Grease 99000-25050
3) Install pinion assembly and after applying sealant to pinion
bearing plug (5) thread as shown.
“B” : Sealant 99000-31150
4) Tighten pinion bearing plug to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Pinion bearing plug (a) : 95 N·m (9.5 kg-m, 69.0 lb-ft)
Special tool
(D) : 09944-26011
5) Install rack plunger in STEERING RACK PLUNGER.
STEERING RACK
REMOVAL
1) Remove steering gear case.
2) Remove boot wires (2) and clips (1).
3) Move both boots toward tie rod end.

3B-20 MANUAL RACK AND PINION
SPECIAL TOOL
09913-65210 09913-50121 09921-20200 09925-98210
Tie-rod end remover Oil seal remover Pinion bearing remover Bearing installer
09930-30102 09943-78210 09944-18211 09944-26011
Sliding shaft Rack bush installer Pinion torque checking
socket43 mm Socket (Pinion
bearing plug remover)
09944-48210
Rack bush remover