Suzuki 2006 SX4, Service Manual

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Power Assisted Steering System: 6C-37
Tie-Rod End Boot On-Vehicle Inspection
S6RW0C6306002
Check boot for crack and damage. If any defect is found,
replace it with a new one.
Tie-Rod End Removal and Installation
S6RW0C6306003
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)
I3RM0A630024-01
I3RM0A630025-01
2
1
3
I4RS0A630040-01
I4RS0A630041-01
I4RS0A630042-01
I3RM0A630029-01