Suzuki GA413, Service Manual

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INSPECTION
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 col-
umn.
CHECKING PROCEDURE
1) Check that two capsules are attached to steering column brack-
et securely. Check clearance between capsules and steering
column bracket.
Clearance “a”: 0.0 mm (0.0 in.)
If found loose or clearance, replace steering column assembly.
2) Check capsule for crack.
If found defective, replace steering column assembly.
1. Capsules
3) Take measurement “b” as shown.
If it is shorter than specified length, replace column assembly.
Length “b”: 430.2 – 432.2 mm (16.94 – 17.02 in.)
(for left-hand steering vehicle)
409.5 – 411.5 mm (16.12 – 16.20 in.)
(for right-hand steering vehicle)
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 column assembly, upper
joint assembly and/or lower shaft.
5) Check steering shaft for smooth rotation.
If found defective, replace as column assembly.
6) Check steering shaft and column for bend, cracks or deforma-
tion.
If found defective, replace.
3C-12 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN