Suzuki Liana RH413, Service Manual

Page: 779 / 1302

Steering General Diagnosis: 6A-1
Steering
Steering General Diagnosis
Precautions
Precautions for Steering, Suspension, Wheels and Tires Diagnosis
S3RH0A6100001
Since the problems in steering, suspension, wheels and tires 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 front and rear suspension and 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 Diagnosis
S3RH0A6104001
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Hard steering Tire not adequately inflated Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Malfunction of power steering system Check and correct.
Bind in tie-rod end ball studs or lower
ball joints Replace tie-rod end or front suspension arm.
Disturbed front wheel alignment Check and adjust front wheel alignment.
Bind in steering column Repair or replace.
Too much play in steering Wheel bearings worn Replace.
Loose steering gear case bolts Tighten.
Worn steering shaft joints Replace joint.
Worn tie-rod ends or tie-rod inside ball
joints Replace tie-rod end or tie-rod.
Worn lower ball joints Replace front suspension control arm.
Malfunction of power steering system Check and correct.
Poor returnability Bind in tie-rod end ball studs Replace tie-rod end.
Bind in ball joints Replace.
Bind in steering column Repair or replace.
Disturbed front wheel alignment Check and adjust front wheel alignment.
Tires not adequately inflated Adjust tire pressure.
Malfunction of power steering system Check and correct.
Rack and pinion noise
(Rattle or chuckle) Loose steering gear case bolts Tighten.
Worn rack bush Replace.
Malfunction of power steering system Check and correct.
Wander or poor steering
stability Mismatched or uneven tires Replace or inflate tires to proper pressure.
Loosen ball joints and tie-rod ends Replace suspension arm or tie-rod end.
Faulty struts or mountings Replace strut or repair mounting.
Loose stabilizer bar Tighten or replace stabilizer bar or bush.
Broken or sagging springs Replace spring.
Disturbed wheel alignment Check and adjust wheel alignment.
Malfunction of power steering system Check and correct.
Erratic steering when
braking Worn wheel bearings Replace.
Broken or sagging springs Replace coil spring.
Wheel tires are inflated unequally Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Disturbed wheel alignment Check and adjust wheel alignment.
Brakes not working in unison Check and adjustment brake system.
Leaking wheel cylinder or caliper Repair or replace wheel cylinder or caliper.
Warped discs Replace brake disc.
Badly worn brake linings Replace brake shoe lining.
Drum is out of round in some brakes Replace brake drum.
Defective wheel cylinders Replace or repair wheel cylinder.