INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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STEERING WHEEL
Parking Brake Lever
Check the parking brake for proper adjust-
ment by counting the number of clicks
made by the ratchet teeth as you slowly
pull up on the parking brake lever to the
point of full engagement. The parking
brake lever should stop between the
7th and 9th ratchet tooth and the rear
wheels should be securely locked. If the
parking brake is not properly adjusted or
the brakes drag after the lever has been
fully released, have the parking brake in-
spected and/or adjusted by your SUZUKI
dealer.
Check the play of the steering wheel by
gently turning it from left to right and
measuring the distance that it moves
before you feel slight resistance. The
play should be between 10-30 mm (0.4
-1.2 in). Check that the steering wheel
turns easily and smoothly without rattl-
ing by turning it all the way to the right
and to the left whrle driving very slowly
in an open area. If the amount of free
play is outside the specification or you
find anything else to be wrong, an inspec-
tion must be performed by your SUZUKI
dealer.
Power Steering (if equipped)
Check the steering box case, vane pump
and hose connections for leaks or
damage.
Power steering fluid
Check the fluid level on the dipstick
when the fluid is cold (about room tem-
perature), as described below:
1) Clean the filler cap and the reservoir
tank around the filler cap.
2) Remove the filler cap by turning it
counterclockwise and wipe the dip-
stick clean.
3) Reinstall the filler cap.
4) Remove the filler cap again and look
at the fluid level. The level should be
between the "MAX" and "MIN" lines.
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