YH4
GRAND
VITARA
3B1-16
POWER STEERING (P / S) SYSTEM
1. Clip
2. Wire
Make marking here
RACK BOOT AND TIE-ROD (EXCEPT CANVAS
TOP LH MODEL)
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Never disassemble tie-rod except for canvas top LH model.
Performing this prohibited service will affect original per-
formance.
1) Remove steering gear box by referring to “POWER STEERING
GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY REMOVAL” in this section.
2) For ease of adjustment after installation, make marking of tie-rod
end lock nut position of tie-rod end thread.
3) Loosen tie-rod end lock nut and remove tie-rod end.
4) Remove boot wire and clip.
5) Remove boot from tie-rod.
INSTALLATION
1) Visually inspect that rack and rack end ball joint are free from dirt
or foreign matters. Clean thoroughly with cloth or such.
Position boot properly in grooves of gear case and tie-rod and
clamp it with wire and clip.
Wire should be new and should go around twice.
Pull its both ends together by screw driver or such and make
sure that the wire won’t be crossed. Then twist the ends several
times, the twisted ends should be bent in the circumferential
direction.
After this, check to ensure that wire is tight and boot is free from
twist and dent.
Summary of Contents for Grand Vitara 1998
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Page 659: ...YH4 GRAND VITARA BODY SERVICE 9 41 1 Side body outer panel A Apply sealant B Brush treatment ...
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