Suzuki Samurai 1986, Service Manual

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18-7. IMPORTANT STEPS IN
REINSTALLATION
NOTE:
For installation, it is important that only the
specified screws, bolts, and nuts be used as
designated and that they are tightened to the
specified torque.
Reverse removal procedure for installation,
noting the following.
Steering Lock
1) Position groove of
of hole in column.
steering shaft in the center
Fig. 18-27
1. Steering column
2. Steering shaft
2) Align hub on steering lock with groove of
steering shaft and rotate shaft to assure that
steering shaft is locked.
Fig. 18-28
1. Hub
2. Groove
Fig. 18-29
4) Turn ignition key to “ACC” or “ON” position
and check to be sure that steering shaft
rotates smoothly. Also check for lock opera-
tion.
5) Install steering column. Refer to p. 18-14.
Steering Gear Box
Put steering gear box bolts through from inside
of car and tighten nuts to specified torque.
Car
center
frame
Steering gear box nut
tightening torque
Fig. 18-29-1
3) Tighten 2 new bolts until head of each bolt is
broken off.
18-12