suspension SUZUKI SX4 2006 1.G Service Repair Manual

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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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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) 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).
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5) Turn ON ignition switch without engine running and
select scan tool “Data List” mode due to checking
“Sensor (Main) Torque” and “Sensor (Sub) Torque”
displayed on scan tool when steering wheel turned
left and right (if used).
6) Check that characteristic of torque sensor (main and
sub) output voltage or scan tool data and steering
force is as following graph when steering wheel is
turned left and right. If sensor voltage or scan tool
data is out of specified value or does not vary linearly
as the following graph, check EPS control module
and its circuit referring to “Inspection of P/S Control
Module and Its Circuits”.
If they are OK, replace steering gear case assembly.P/S Motor and Its Circuit InspectionS6RW0D6306013
1) Check motor circuit referring to Step 2 to 3 of “DTC
C1141 / C1142 / C1143 / C1145: Motor Circuit
Failure”. If check result is not satisfactory, repair
motor circuit.
2) Disconnect motor connector from steering gear case
assembly with ignition switch turned OFF.
3) Check for resistance between terminals of motor
connector.
If check result is not as specified, check P/S motor
harness for continuity. If it is OK, replace steering
gear case assembly.
Motor circuit resistance
4) Check for insulation between each terminal of motor
connector and body ground.
If check result is not as specified, check P/S motor
harness for insulation. If it is OK, replace steering
gear case assembly.
Motor circuit resistance
5) Hoist vehicle
6) Check that steering wheel turns to left and right
smoothly. If steering wheel does not turn smoothly,
inspect and repair defective steering and suspension
parts.
7) Connect “E12” connector with ignition switch turned
OFF.
[A]: Main sensor
[B]: Sub sensor
[C]: Steering force at left turn
[D]: Steering force at right turn
[E]: Steering wheel at free
[F]: “Sensor (Main) Torque” in “Data List” displayed on scan tool
[G]: “Sensor (Sub) Torque” in “Data List” displayed on scan tool
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(1.0 - 1.3)3.0 - 3.4 (3.7 - 4.0)
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(1.0 - 1.3)3.0 - 3.4 (3.7 - 4.0)
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“E12-1” and “E12-2” (For motor) Approx. 1 Ω
Each terminal and body ground No continuity
[A]: Motor connector “E12” (viewed from harness side)
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With more passenger(s) or luggage in the vehicle, the vehicle position differs from that in such vehicle state with one
person and no load in the vehicle and angle of the headlight optical axis varies accordingly. This system automatically
adjusts the varied angle to maintain the optical axis properly.
Front and rear height sensors
Front height sensor (1) is installed to the front suspension frame (2) respectively and connected to the lower arm (4)
with the link (3). Also rear height sensor is installed to the rear floor center cross member (5) respectively and
connected to the rear axle (6) with the link (3). Each height sensor converts vertical movement of the lower arm into
the resistance value and outputs the detected change in the vehicle position as a voltage signal to the headlight
leveling control module.
Headlight leveling control module
Headlight leveling control module is installed at the inside of the glove box. It uses the headlight ON signal from the
lighting switch, vehicle speed signal from BCM and vehicle position signal from height sensors to calculate the angle
of the headlight optical axis to be corrected. Then it adjusts the optical axis angle of headlight based on the calculated
angle value by driving the headlight leveling actuator so that proper headlight aiming is obtained. Also, when any
abnormality is detected in the system, the headlight leveling control module makes the headlight leveling warning light
in the combination meter light up to warn the driver of an abnormality in the system.
Fail-safe function of headlight leveling control module
Headlight leveling control module has a fail-safe function which operates as follows.
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[B]: Corrected optical axis of headlight
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Detecting condition Fail-safe operation Warning light
Power voltage supplied to headlight
leveling control module is higher than
18.5VStops headlight leveling actuator operation. OFF
Power voltage supplied to headlight
leveling control module is lower than 9VStops headlight leveling actuator operation. OFF
Vehicle speed is 180km/h or higher Stops headlight leveling actuator operation. OFF

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Igniter Removal and Installation (Discharge
Headlight Model)
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WARNING!
Be sure to read “Precautions for Discharge
Headlight Service (If Equipped)” carefully
before working. Neglecting them may result
in personal injury.

Removal
1) Remove ballast referring to “Ballast Removal and
Installation (Discharge Headlight Model)”.
2) Remove cover (1) from headlight housing by turning
it counterclockwise.
3) Remove igniter (2) from discharge headlight bulb by
turning it counterclockwise.
4) After disconnecting ground wire (3), pull out igniter
(2) from headlight housing.Installation
Reverse removal procedure noting the following.
• Connect connectors securely.
• After installation, be sure to inspect and adjust aiming
referring to “Headlight Aiming Adjustment with
Screen”.
Headlight Aiming Adjustment with ScreenS6RW0D9206003
NOTE
• Unless otherwise obligated by local regulations, adjust headlight aiming according to the following
procedure.
• After replacing headlight housing, be sure to adjust aiming.
• When inspecting and adjusting headlight with leveling system, make sure to set the leveling switch
to “0” position with ignition switch turned ON.

1) Make sure the following items.
• Place vehicle on a flat surface in front of blank wall (screen) (1) ahead of headlight surface.
Distance “a”
10 m (32.8 ft.)
• Adjust air pressure of all tires to the specified value respectively.
• Bounce vehicle body up and down by hand to stabilize suspension.
• Carry out aiming with a driver aboard.
Driver’s weight
75 kg (165 lb)
2) Check to see if hot spot (high intensity zone) of each low beam axis falls as shown in figure.
NOTE
If the headlights interfere each other and make it hard to see the cut line clearly, cover the headlight on
one side. This helps to make aiming adjustment easier.

Hot spot specification
Angle “b”: 0.75° (Specification)
Calculated distance “H”: Approx. 130 mm (5.15 in.)
3) Align headlight aiming to specification by adjusting aiming gear if it is not set properly.
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Front Fog Light Assembly Removal and
Installation (If Equipped)
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WARNING!
• To avoid danger of being burned, don’t
touch when the bulb is hot.
• Don’t touch glass surface of bulb to avoid
deteriorate as the case may be unclear
when bulb light on at dirty condition.

Removal
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Remove front bumper. Refer to “Front Bumper and
Rear Bumper Components in Section 9K”.
3) Disconnect coupler from fog light (1).
4) Detach fog light pushing clips to arrow direction.
Installation
Reverse removal procedure for installation nothing the
following:
• After installing, adjust aiming referring to “Front Fog
Light Aiming Adjustment with Screen (If Equipped)”.
Front Fog Light Switch Inspection (If Equipped)S6RW0D9206016
NOTE
Front fog lights light up only when headlight
switch is in HEADLIGHT position (low or high
beams) or SMALL position. Front fog lights
turn OFF automatically when headlight
switch is turned to OFF position. If front fog
light switch holds ON position, front fog
lights turn ON automatically when headlight
switch is tuned to HEADLIGHT position (low
or high beams) or SMALL position again.

Check for continuity between terminals at each switch
position. If check result is not as specified, replace
switch.
Front Fog Light Aiming Adjustment with Screen
(If Equipped)
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Basic Aiming
NOTE
• Unless otherwise obligated by local
regulations, adjust front fog light aiming
according to the following procedure.
• An example in case that the light-to-wall
distance 10 m is shown in the illustration.
The beam descending distance “H” is
calculated when “a” is 10 m with the
specification angle “b” (1.14°).

1) Make sure the following items.
• Place vehicle on a flat surface in front of blank wall
(screen) (1) ahead of front fog light surface.
Distance between screen and front fog light
“a”: 10 m (32.8 ft.)
• Adjust air pressure of all tired to the specified
value respectively.
• Bounce vehicle body up and down by hand to
stabilize suspension.
• Carry out aiming with a driver aboard.
Driver’s weight
75 kg (165 lb)
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Height Sensor Removal and Installation (If
Equipped)
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Removal
CAUTION!
• Do not remove bracket (4) and link (3) from
height sensor (2). Removal will spoil its
original function. If faulty condition is
found, replace it with new one in a set.
• If height sensor was dropped from a height
of 30 cm (0.9 ft) or more, replace it with
new one.

1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Disconnect height sensor connector (1) from height
sensor (2).
3) Remove front and rear height sensor (2) with its
bracket (4) from suspension frame (6) or rear floor
center cross member (7) and lower arm (5).Installation
For installation, reverse removal procedure noting the
following.
• Check that bracket and link of height sensor are not
deformed.
• Tighten height sensor bolts and nuts to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Height sensor bolt (a): 5.5 N·m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.0 lb-ft)
Height sensor nut (b): 13 N·m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.5 lb-ft)
• Connect connector securely.
• After installation, initialize headlight auto leveling
system referring to “Initialization of Headlight Auto
Leveling System”.
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Height Sensor and Its Circuit Inspection (If
Equipped)
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1) Remove front or rear height sensor from vehicle
referring to “Height Sensor Removal and Installation
(If Equipped)”.
2) Connect connector to height sensor.
3) Vary position of height sensor link (1) and measure
voltage between terminals of headlight leveling
control module (4) as described below.
• For front height sensor
Between “G14-20” and “G14-22” terminals of
headlight leveling control module.
• For rear height sensor
Between “G14-19” and “G14-21” terminals of
headlight leveling control module.
If check result is not as specified, perform
inspections of power supply, ground and signal
circuits of front or rear height sensor which is
described under “Inspection of Headlight Leveling
Control Module and Its Circuit (Headlight Auto
Leveling System)”. If circuits are OK, replace
height sensor.
Height sensor output voltage
Full bound position (2): about 0.5 V
Full rebound position (3): about 4.5 V
Headlight Leveling Control Module Removal
and Installation (If Equipped)
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Removal
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Remove glove box.
3) Disconnect connector (1) from headlight leveling
control module (2).
4) Remove headlight leveling control module with its
bracket from steering support member (3).
Installation
For installation, reverse removal procedure noting the
following.
• Connect connector securely.
• After replacing headlight leveling control module with
new one, initialize headlight auto leveling system
referring to “Initialization of Headlight Auto Leveling
System”.
Initialization of Headlight Auto Leveling SystemS6RW0D9206030
Initialization of the headlight auto leveling system is to
make the headlight leveling control module learn signals
which are fed from the height sensors when the vehicle
is at the standard height. Standard height means the
height of the vehicle with a driver but without load in it.
Initialization of the headlight auto leveling system is
required when any of the following works has been
performed.
• Replacement of headlight leveling control module
• Removal of front and/or rear height sensor link from
lower arm
• Removal of front and/or rear height sensor from
suspension frame
• Replacement of front and/or rear height sensor
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Without initialization of the headlight auto leveling
system, it is not possible to obtain its proper function.
Also, if the headlight auto leveling system is not
initialized after replacing the headlight leveling control
module, the headlight leveling warning light in the
combination meter flashes.
1) Observe the following instructions.
• Park vehicle on level ground.
• Adjust air pressure of all tires to the specified
value respectively.
• Bounce vehicle body up and down by hand to
stabilize suspension.
2) Turn ignition switch to ON position.
3) Perform “Headlight Leveling Warning Light Check”.
4) Connect service wire (2) to terminals of diagnosis
connector (1).
5) Perform Steps a) through b) described blow within
20 seconds after Step 4).
a) Turn lighting switch (3) to “HEAD” position and
then turn lighting switch to OFF position.
b) Repeat Step a) 2 times.
6) Confirm that headlight leveling warning light flashes
3 times and turns off, which indicates that system
initialization was completed properly. If it does not
turn off after flashing 3 times, it means initialization
was not successful. In such case, turn off ignition
switch and perform Steps 1) to 6) again.Auto-On Headlight Sensor Inspection (If
Equipped)
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1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Remove auto-on headlight sensor (1) located on the
passenger side of the dashboard (2). Be careful not
to damage the sensor (1) and dashboard by using
rag (3).
3) Measure voltage between white wire terminal and
black wire terminal at the following condition.
If measured voltage is out of specification, replace
sensor.
Auto-on headlight sensor voltage specifications
Cover the sensor lens with hand: 0.4 V
Light the sensor lens with incandescent lamp
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