Suzuki RA410, Manual

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3C
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 3C-1
SECTION 3C
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System:
Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by
an authorized SUZUKI dealer. Please observe all WARNINGS and “Service Precautions” un-
der “On-Vehicle Service” in air bag system section before performing service on or around
the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in
unintentional activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these
two conditions may result in severe injury.
The procedures in this section must be followed in the order listed to temporarily disable the
air bag system and prevent false diagnostic codes from setting. Failure to follow procedures
could result in possible air bag system activation, personal injury or otherwise unneeded air
bag system repairs.
CAUTION:
When fasteners are removed, always reinstall them at the same location from which they were
removed. If a fastener needs to be replaced, use the correct part number fastener for that ap-
plication. If the correct part number fastener is not available, a fastener of equal size and
strength (or stronger) may be used. Fasteners that are not reused, and those requiring thread-
locking compound, will be called out. The correct torque value must be used when installing
fasteners that require it. If the above procedures are not followed, parts or system damage
could result.
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 3C- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS 3C- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and repair required after
accident 3C- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 3C- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service precautions (for vehicle with
air bag system) 3C- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and diagnosis 3C- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disabling air bag system 3C- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enabling air bag system 3C- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling and storage 3C- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disposal 3C- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver air bag (inflator) module (for
vehicle with air bag system) 3C- 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel 3C- 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Centering contact coil (for vehicle
with air bag system) 3C- 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Combination switch (for vehicle without
air bag system)/contact coil and
combination switch assembly
(for vehicle with air bag system) 3C- 8 . . . . . . . . .
Steering column assembly 3C-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering lock assembly (ignition switch) 3C-16 . . . .
Steering lower shaft 3C-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING STEERING COLUMN
ASSEMBLY AND LOWER SHAFT FOR
ACCIDENT DAMAGE
3C-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIAL 3C-19 . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOL 3C-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .