Alignment Service Data; Bolts And Nuts Tightening; Steering System Inspection; Door Hinges Lubrication - Suzuki Samurai 1986 Service Manual

Oil drain plug
18 - 25 N.m
(1.8 - 2.5 kg-m)
(13.5 - 18.0 lb-ft)
43. LEAF SPRING lNSPECTlON
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 (p. 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
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.
Oil filler and
level plug
.
10 - 30 mm
(0.4 - 1.2 in.)
3) Check bolts and nuts for tightness and retigh-
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 41, refer
to MAINTENANCE SERVICE (p. 18-18) 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
Camber
Kingpin inclination
Caster
NOTE:
For the details of wheel alignment, refer to
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (p. 18-16) of SECTION
18.

46. DOOR HINGES LUBRICATION

Lubricate door hinges for smooth operation.
2 - 6 m m
(0.079 - 0.236 in.)
1 degree (1") *45'
9 degrees (9") f
3 degrees 30 minutes
(3" 30') f
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