tie-rod SUZUKI SX4 2006 1.G Service User Guide

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Tie-Rod End Inspection.....................................6C-37
Steering Shaft Joint On-Vehicle Inspection.......6C-37
Steering Gear Case Assembly Removal and
Installation .......................................................6C-37
Steering Rack Boot Inspection ..........................6C-38
Tie-Rod / Rack Boot Removal and Installation ..6C-38
Steering Rack Plunger Removal and
Installation .......................................................6C-40
Steering Rack Plunger Inspection .....................6C-40P/S Control Module Removal and Installation...6C-41
Torque Sensor and Its Circuit Inspection ..........6C-41
P/S Motor and Its Circuit Inspection ..................6C-42
Specifications .....................................................6C-43
Tightening Torque Specifications ......................6C-43
Special Tools and Equipment ...........................6C-44
Recommended Service Material .......................6C-44
Special Tool ......................................................6C-44

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Steering General Diagnosis
Precautions
Precautions for Steering DiagnosisS6RW0D6100001
Since the problems in steering involve several systems, they must all be considered when diagnosing a complaint. To
avoid using the wrong symptom, always road test the vehicle first. Proceed with the following preliminary inspection
and correct any defects which are found.
1) Inspect tires for proper pressure and uneven wear.
2) Raise vehicle on a hoist and inspect steering system for loose or damaged parts.
3) Spin front wheels. Inspect for out-of-round tires, out-of-balance tires, bent rims, loosen and/or rough wheel
bearings.
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Steering Symptom DiagnosisS6RW0D6104001
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Hard steeringTire not adequately inflatedInflate tires to proper pressure.
Malfunction of power steering systemCheck and correct. Refer to “P/S System
Symptom Diagnosis in Section 6C”.
Bind in tie-rod end ball studs or lower
ball jointsReplace tie-rod end or front suspension control
arm.
Disturbed front wheel alignmentCheck and adjust front wheel alignment.
Bind in steering columnRepair or replace steering column assembly.
Rack and pinion adjustmentCheck and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Too much play in steeringWheel bearings wornReplace wheel bearing.
Loose steering gear case boltsTighten gear case bolts.
Faulty steering gear case assemblyReplace steering gear case assembly.
Worn steering shaft jointsReplace steering lower shaft assembly.
Worn tie-rod ends or tie-rod inside ball
jointsReplace tie-rod end or tie-rod.
Worn lower ball jointsReplace front suspension control arm.
Rack and pinion adjustmentCheck and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Poor return abilityBind in tie-rod end ball studsReplace tie-rod end.
Bind in ball jointsReplace front suspension control arm.
Bind in steering columnReplace steering column assembly.
Disturbed front end alignmentCheck and adjust front end alignment.
Faulty steering gear case assemblyReplace steering gear case assembly.
Tires not adequately inflatedAdjust tire pressure.
Rack and pinion adjustmentCheck and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Rack and pinion noise
(Rattle or chuckle)Loose steering gear case boltsTighten steering gear case bolts.
Rack and pinion adjustmentCheck and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Faulty steering gear case assemblyReplace steering gear case assembly.
Broken or otherwise damaged wheel
bearing(s)Replace wheel bearing(s).
Wander or poor steering
stabilityMismatched or uneven tiresReplace or inflate tires to proper pressure.
Loosen ball joints and tie-rod endsReplace suspension control arm or tie-rod end.
Faulty struts or mountingsReplace strut or repair mounting.
Loose stabilizer barTighten or replace stabilizer bar or bush.
Broken or sagging coil springsReplace coil spring.
Rack and pinion adjustmentCheck and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Disturbed front wheel alignmentCheck and adjust front wheel alignment.
Faulty steering gear case assemblyReplace steering gear case assembly.

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Steering System InspectionS6RW0D6104002
Check steering system referring to the following items.Erratic steering when
brakingWorn wheel bearingsReplace wheel bearing.
Broken or sagging coil springsReplace coil spring.
Wheel tires are inflated unequallyInflate tires to proper pressure.
Disturbed front wheel alignmentCheck and adjust front wheel alignment.
Brakes not working in unisonCheck and repair brake system.
Leaking wheel cylinder or caliperRepair or replace wheel cylinder or caliper.
Warped discsReplace brake disc.
Badly worn brake liningsReplace brake shoe lining.
Drum is out of round in some brakesReplace brake drum.
Defective wheel cylindersReplace or repair wheel cylinder. Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Inspection Item Referring section
Steering wheel Play, rattle “Steering Wheel Play Check in Section 6C”
Tie-rod end Looseness and damage “Tie-Rod End Inspection in Section 6C”
Wheel alignment “Front Wheel Alignment Inspection and Adjustment in
Section 2B”
Tie-rod end boot Damage “Tie-Rod End Boot On-Vehicle Inspection in Section 6C”
Steering rack boot Damage “Steering Rack Boot Inspection in Section 6C”
Steering shaft joint Rattle and damage “Steering Shaft Joint On-Vehicle Inspection in Section 6C”
EPS system Operation “EPS System Check in Section 6C”

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Steering Wheel Play CheckS6RW0D6304021
• 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 CheckS6RW0D6304022
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”.
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Repair Instructions
Steering Gear Case Assembly ComponentsS6RW0D6306001
NOTE
The figure shows left-hand steering vehicle. For right-hand steering vehicle the figure is symmetrical.

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6
5
9
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18
17
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1. Steering gear case 11. Clip 21. O-ring
2. Tie-rod lock washer 12. Steering gear case mounting bolt
: Refer to “Steering Gear Case Assembly Removal and
Installation”. : 75 N⋅m (7.5 kgf-m, 54.5 lb-ft)
3. Tie-rod 13. Steering gear case grommet : 45 N⋅m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
4. Wire 14. Member bracket : 70 N⋅m (7.0 kgf-m, 51.0 lb-ft)
5. Boot 15. Steering rack plunger : Refer to “Steering Rack Plunger Removal and
Installation”.
6. Rack boot clip 16. Steering rack plunger spring : 60 N⋅m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
7. Tie-rod end lock nut 17. Steering rack damper screw
: Apply sealant 99000-31250 to all around thread part of rack
damper screw.: Do not reuse.
8. Tie-rod end 18. Steering rack damper lock nut
9. Tie-rod end nut 19. Washer
10. Boot 20. Spring washer
: Make sure of the direction of installation referring to “Steering
Rack Plunger Removal and Installation”.

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Tie-Rod End Boot On-Vehicle InspectionS6RW0D6306002
Check boot for crack and damage. If any defect is found,
replace it with a new one.
Tie-Rod End Removal and InstallationS6RW0D6306003
Removal
1) Hoist vehicle, and then remove front wheel.
2) Remove 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.
2) Connect tie-rod end to knuckle. Tighten tie-rod end
nut (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie-rod end nut (a): 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
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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) 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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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)