Suzuki Samurai 1986, Service Manual

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Oil filler and
level plug
Oil drain plug
18 25
(1.8 2.5 kg-m)
(13.5 18.0
43. LEAF SPRING
Check leaf spring for wear, crack and damage.
(Where each end of the shorter leaf contacts.)
If excessive wear of cracking is noted, replace
the spring with a new one.
44. BOLTS AND NUTS TIGHTENING
Check suspension bolts and nuts for tightness
and retighten them as necessary.
Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
NOTE:
For the details of check points, refer to the
table of MAINTENANCE SERVICE 17-24)
of SECTION 17.
45. STEERING SYSTEM INSPECTION
1) Check steering wheel for play and rattle,
holding car in straight forward condition on
the ground.
Steering wheel play
10 30 mm
(0.4 1.2 in.)
3) Check bolts and nuts for tightness and
ten them as necessary. Repair or replace
defective parts, if any.
Refer to MAINTENANCE SERVICE on p.
18-18 for particular check points.
4) Inspect steering gear box for evidence of oil
leakage. If leakage is found, check oil level
in gear box.
NOTE:
For the details of the above steps 1) to refer
to MAINTENANCE SERVICE (p. of
SECTION 18.
.
5) Check boots of tie rod ends for damage. If
damage is found, replace it with a new one.
6) Check wheel alignment.
Alignment service data
Side slip
Toe-in
2 - 6 m m
(0.079 0.236 in.)
Camber 1 degree (1”)
Kingpin inclination 9 degrees (9”)
Caster
3 degrees 30 minutes
(3” 30’)
NOTE:
For the details of wheel alignment, refer to
WHEEL ALIGNMENT of SECTION
18.
46. DOOR HINGES LUBRICATION
Lubricate door hinges for smooth operation.
2) Check universal joint and rubber joint of
steering shaft for rattle and damage. If rattle
or damage is found, replace defective part
with a new one.
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