Suzuki Wagon R Plus RB310, Service Manual

Page: 50 / 846

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-17
3) Check steering linkage for looseness and damage. Repair or
replace defective parts, if any.
4) Check boots (1) and (2) of steering linkage and steering gear
case for damage (leak, detachment, tear, etc.). If damage is
found, replace defective boot with new one.
If any dent is found on steering gear case boots, correct it to
original shape by turning steering wheel to the right or left as
far as it stops and holding it for a few seconds.
5) Check universal joints (3) of steering shaft for rattle and dam-
age. If rattle or damage is found, replace defective part with
a new one.
6) Check that steering wheel can be turned fully to the right and
left. Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
7) If equipped with power steering system, check also, in addi-
tion to above check items, that steering wheel can be turned
fully to the right and left more lightly when engine is running
at idle speed than when it is stopped. Repair, if found faulty.
8) Check wheel alignment referring to “Front Wheel Alignment
Inspection and Adjustment” in Section 3A.
Drive Shaft (Axle) Boots Inspection
Check drive shaft boots (wheel side and differential side) for
leaks, detachment, tear or other damage.
Replace boot as necessary.
Propeller Shafts (4WD) Inspection
1) Check propeller shaft connecting bolts for looseness. If
looseness is found, tighten to specified torque.
2) Check propeller shaft joints for wear, play and damage.
If any defect is found, replace.
3) Check propeller shaft center support for biting of foreign mat-
ter, crack, abnormal noise and damage. If any defect is
found, replace.