steering wheel SUZUKI SWIFT 2000 1.G RG413 Service Repair Manual

STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C-15
5) If contact coil and combination switch assembly is removed,
install it.
Refer to “CONTACT COIL AND COMBINATION SWITCH
ASSEMBLY”.
6) Install upper and lower column covers (2 and 3) to steering
column assembly by screws (1).
7) Tighten mounting nuts to specified torque in the order “A” –
“B” indicated in figure.
Tightening torque
Steering column mounting nut
(a) : 14 N·m (1.4 kg-m, 10.5 lb-ft)
8) Tighten joint bolt (1) (steering column side) to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Steering shaft joint bolt (steering column side)
(b) : 28 N·m (2.8 kg-m, 20.0 lb-ft)
9) Install steering joint cover.
10) Install steering column hole cover (1).
11) If steering wheel is removed, install steering wheel. Refer to
“STEERING WHEEL”.
12) Enable air bag system. Refer to “ENABLING AIR BAG SYS-
TEM” under “SERVICE PRECAUTIONS” in Section 10B.
13) Connect negative cable at battery.
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3C-16 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY (IGNITION
SWITCH)
REMOVAL
1) Remove steering column (1). Refer to “STEERING COL-
UMN”.
2) Using center punch (1), loosen and remove steering lock
mounting bolts (2).
3) Turn ignition key to “ACC” or “ON” position and remove
steering lock assembly from steering column.
INSTALLATION
1) Position oblong hole (1) of steering shaft (2) in the center of
hole (3) in column (4).
2) Turn ignition key to “ACC” or “ON” position and install steer-
ing lock assembly (5) onto column (4).
3) Now turn ignition key to “LOCK” position and pull it out.
4) Align hub on lock with oblong hole (1) of steering shaft (2)
and rotate shaft to assure that steering shaft (4) is locked.
NOTE:
Use care not to damage aluminum part of steering lock
body with center punch.

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5) Tighten new bolts (1) until head of each bolt is broken off.
6) Turn ignition key to “ACC” or “ON” position and check to be
sure that steering shaft (2) rotates smoothly. Also check for
lock operation.
7) Install steering column. Refer to “STEERING COLUMN”.
STEERING LOWER SHAFT
REMOVAL
1) Turn steering wheel so that vehicle’s front tires are at
straight-ahead position.
2) Turn ignition switch to “LOCK” position and remove key.
3) Remove steering joint cover (5).
4) Make alignment marks (4) on lower shaft (1) and shaft joint
of steering column (2) and lower shaft (1) and pinion shaft
(3) for a guide during reinstallation.
5) Remove lower shaft joint bolts (6).
6) Remove steering lower shaft (1).
CAUTION:
Never turn steering wheel while steering lower shaft is
removed.
Should it have been turned and contact coil (on combina-
tion switch) have got out of its centered position, it needs
to be centered again. Also, turning steering wheel more
than about two and a half turns will break contact coil.

3C-18 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
INSTALLATION
1) Be sure that front wheels and steering wheel are in straight
forward state.
2) Align flat part “A” of steering lower shaft (1) with bolt hole “B”
of shaft joint (2) of column as shown. Then insert lower shaft
into shaft joint of steering column with matching marks (4).
3) Insert lower shaft (1) into pinion shaft (3) with matching
marks (4).
4) Tighten joint bolt (pinion shaft side) (6) to specified torque
first and then joint bolt (steering column side) (5) to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Steering shaft joint bolt (a) : 28 N·m (2.8 kg-m, 20.0 lb-ft)
5) Install steering joint cover (7).
CHECKING STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AND LOWER SHAFT
FOR ACCIDENT DAMAGE
CHECKING PROCEDURE
1) Check that each capsule (1) is attached to steering column
bracket (2) securely.
If capsules are loosen, replace steering column assembly.
2) Check two capsules for any damages such as crack or
breakage.
If anything is found faulty, replace as steering column
assembly.
NOTE:
Vehicles involved in accidents resulting in body damage,
where steering column has been impacted (or air bag
deployed) may have a damaged or misaligned steering
column.

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3) Take measurement “a”, “b” as shown.
If it is shorter than specified length, replace column assem-
bly with new one.
Steering shaft and column length
“a” : 518 - 521 mm (20.4 - 20.5 in.)
“b” : 50 mm (1.97 in.)
4) Check steering shaft joints and shaft for any damages such
as crack, breakage, malfunction or excessive play.
If anything is found faulty, replace as lower shaft assembly or
column assembly.
5) Check steering shaft for smooth rotation.
If found defective, replace as column assembly.
6) Check steering shaft and column for bend, cracks or defor-
mation.
If found defective, replace.
SPECIAL TOOL
09944-36011
Steering wheel remover

3C-20 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN

FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-1
6F1
6F2
6G
1A
6K
7A
7A1
7B1
7C1
3D
7F
8A
8B
8C
8D
8E
9
10
10A
10B
SECTION 3D
FRONT SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................. 3D-1
DIAGNOSIS ..................................................... 3D-3
STABILIZER BAR AND/OR BUSHING
CHECK ......................................................... 3D-3
STRUT ASSEMBLY CHECK ....................... 3D-3
SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM / STEERING
KNUCKLE CHECK ....................................... 3D-4
SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM BUSHING
CHECK ......................................................... 3D-4
SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM JOINT
CHECK ......................................................... 3D-4
FRONT SUSPENSION FASTENERS
CHECK ......................................................... 3D-5WHEEL DISC, NUT AND BEARING
CHECK ........................................................ 3D-5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE .................................. 3D-6
STRUT ASSEMBLY..................................... 3D-6
STABILIZER BAR AND/OR BUSHINGS ..... 3D-9
WHEEL HUB AND STEERING
KNUCKLE .................................................. 3D-11
SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM /
BUSHING................................................... 3D-16
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL................ 3D-19
SPECIAL TOOL ............................................ 3D-19

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The front suspension is the strut type independent suspension. The upper end of a strut is anchored to the vehi-
cle body by a strut support. The strut and strut support are isolated by a rubber mount. A strut bearing is also
installed a little lower to the rubber mount.
The lower end of the strut is connected to the upper end of a steering knuckle and lower end of knuckle is
attached to the stud of a ball joint which is incorporated in a unit with a suspension control arm. And connected
to this steering knuckle is the tie rod end.
Thus, movement of the steering wheel is transmitted to the tie rod end and then to the knuckle, eventually caus-
ing the wheel-and-tire to move. In this operation, with the movement of the knuckle, the strut also rotates by
means of the strut bearing and lower ball joint.NOTE:
All front suspension fasteners are an important attaching part in that it could affect the perfor-
mance 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 nec-
essary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be
used as specified during reassembly to assure proper retention of this part.
Never attempt to heat, quench or straighten any front suspension part. Replace it with a new part or
damage to the part may result.

3D-2 FRONT SUSPENSION
1. Strut assembly 4. Wheel 7. Drive shaft [A] : FORWARD
2. Stabilizer bar 5. Suspension control arm 8. Tie rod Tightening torque
3. Steering knuckle 6. Vehicle body 9. Brake disc Do not reuse.
[A]
4
92
35
8
660 N·m(6.0 kg-m) 175 N·m(17.5 kg-m)
60 N·m(6.0 kg-m)
85 N·m(8.5 kg-m)
85 N·m(8.5 kg-m)
43 N·m(4.3 kg-m)
65 N·m(6.5 kg-m)
65 N·m(6.5 kg-m)
23 N·m(2.3 kg-m)
50 N·m(5.0 kg-m)
175 N·m(17.5 kg-m)
105 N·m(10.5 kg-m)
1
8
45 N·m (4.5kg-m) 7
5
4
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FRONT SUSPENSION 3D-11
WHEEL HUB AND STEERING KNUCKLE
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Uncaulk drive shaft nut (1).
3) Depress foot brake pedal and hold it there. Remove drive
shaft nut (1).
4) Remove caliper carrier bolts.
5) Remove caliper (1) with carrier.
6) Pull brake disc (2) off by using two 8 mm bolts.
1. Front wheel hub 4. Steering knuckle Tightening torque
2. Circlip 5. Drive shaft nut
: Calk, after tightening.Do not reuse.
3. Wheel bearing
: Face grooved rubber seal side to wheel hub.6. Hub bolt
NOTE:
Hang removed caliper with a wire hook or the like (3) so
as to prevent brake hose (4) from bending and twisting
excessively or being pulled.
Don’t operate brake pedal with pads removed.

3D-12 FRONT SUSPENSION
7) Pull out wheel hub (1) with special tools.
Special tool
(A) : 09943-17912
(B) : 09942-15510
8) Disconnect tie rod end (1) from steering knuckle (2) with
special tool.
Special tool
(A) : 09913-65210
9) Remove wheel speed sensor (1) from knuckle (if equipped
with ABS).
10) Loosen strut bracket nuts (1).
11) Remove ball joint bolt (3).
12) Remove strut bracket bolts from strut bracket and then steer-
ing knuckle (2). CAUTION:
When wheel hub is removed, replace wheel bearing as a
set.
F: Forward
R: Rearward