Steering System Inspection - Suzuki Grand Vitara 2011 Manual

Rear
• - Check shock absorber for damage, deformation, oil
leakage and operation.
• - Check coil spring, upper arm, lower arm, control rod
and trailing rod for deformation and damage.
- Check bushings of each suspension part for wear,
damage and deterioration.
- Check bump stopper for damage and deterioration
- Check ball joint stud dust seal (boot) for leaks,
detachment, tear or other damage.
• Check other suspension parts for damage, loose or
missing parts; also for parts showing signs of wear or
lack of lubrication. Replace any parts found defective.

Steering System Inspection

1) Check steering wheel for play and rattle, holding
vehicle in straight forward condition on the ground.
Steering wheel play
"a": 0 – 30 mm (0 – 1.2 in.)
2) Check universal joints of steering shaft for rattle and
damage. If rattle or damage is found, replace
defective part with a new one.
3) Check steering linkage for looseness and damage.
Repair or replace defective part, if any.
4) Check bolts and nuts for tightness and retighten
them as necessary.
Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
5) Check boots of steering linkage for damage (leaks,
detachment, tear, dent, etc.). If damage is found,
replace it with new one.
If any dent is found on steering rack 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.
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[A]: Petrol engine model
[B]: Diesel engine model
6) Check wheel alignment referring to "Front Wheel
Alignment Inspection and Adjustment in Section 2B".
Maintenance and Lubrication: 0B-14
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