Suzuki 2006 SX4, Service Manual

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Power Assisted Steering System: 6C-41
Steering Rack Plunger Removal and Installation
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Removal
1) Loosen lock nut (1) with holding damper screw (2).
2) Remove lock nut (1), rack damper screw (2), rack
plunger spring (3), washer (5), spring washers (6),
O-ring (7) and rack plunger (4).
Installation
1) Install plunger (1), new O-ring (6), washer (4), spring
washers (5) and spring (2) as shown.
NOTE
Do not wipe off grease previously applied to
new plunger.
2) Apply sealant to rack damper screw (3) and tighten
them as follows.
a) Tighten damper screw to 25 N
⋅
m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.0
lb-ft).
b) Loosen damper screw until 180
°
.
c) Retighten damper screw to 3.9 N
⋅
m (0.39 kgf-m,
3.0 lb-ft).
d) After tightening rack damper screw to specified
torque, turn it back by 10
°
or less.
“A”: Water tight sealant 99000–31250
(SUZUKI Bond No.1207F)
Tightening torque
Rack damper screw (a): 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.
3) Pinion rotation torque should be checked with rack
position centered.
Also, check if rack as a whole moves smoothly.
Special tool
(A): 09944–18220
Tightening torque
Rotation torque of pinion (a): 2.2 N·m (0.22 kgf-
m, 1.5 lb-ft)
4) After adjustment, tighten lock nut to specified torque
with holding damper screw at the position.
Tightening torque
Steering rack damper lock nut: 60 N·m (6.0 kgf-
m, 43.5 lb-ft)
Steering Rack Plunger Inspection
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NOTE
Do not wipe off grease applied to rack
plunger which is removed.
• Inspect rack plunger (1) for wear or damage.
• Inspect rack plunger spring (2) for deterioration.
If any abnormality is found, replace.
I5RW0A630024-02
I5RW0A630025-03
I3RM0A630055-02
I5RW0A630026-02