Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 994

2A-10 Suspension General Diagnosis:
Ball Joint Inspection
Step
Did you review the General Description and perform the
necessary inspections?
1
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to "Lifting and
Jacking the Vehicle: ".
2
2. Clean the ball joint and inspect the seal for damage.
Is the ball joint seal damaged?
Check the wheel bearing for looseness. Refer to "Wheel
3 Bearings Diagnosis".
Did you find and correct the condition?
NOTE
Remove tension from the ball joints.
Check the ball joint for horizontal looseness using the
following procedure:
1. Position the J 8001 Dial Indicator against the lowest
4
outboard point of the wheel rim.
2. Rock the wheel in and out while reading the dial
indicator.
Does the dial indicator measure greater than the
specified value?
NOTE
Remove tension from the ball joints.
Check the ball joint for vertical looseness using the
following procedure:
5
1. Install the J 8001.
2. Move the ball joint up and down while reading the
dial indicator.
Does the dial indicator measure greater than the
specified value?
Replace the ball joint/lower control arm. Refer to "Lower
6 Control Arm Replacement: ".
Did you complete the repair?
Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
7
Did you correct the condition?
Trim Height Inspection
Trim Height Measurement
Trim height is a predetermined measurement relating to
vehicle ride height. Incorrect trim heights can cause the
vehicle to bottom out over bumps, damage to the
suspension components and symptoms similar to wheel
alignment problems. Check the trim heights when
diagnosing suspension concerns and before checking
the wheel alignment.
Perform the following before measuring the trim heights:
• Set the tire pressure to the specifications shown on
the certification label. Refer to "Vehicle Certification,
Tire Placard, Anti-Theft, and Service Parts ID Label: ".
Action Values
— Go to Step 2
— Go to Step 6
— Go to Step 7
3.18 mm
Go to Step 6
(0.125 in)
3.18 mm
Go to Step 6
(0.125 in)
— Go to Step 7
— System OK
• Check the fuel level. Add additional weight if
necessary to simulate a full tank.
One U.S. gallon of gasoline weighs approximately 6.5
lbs. One liter of gasoline weights approximately 0.70
kg.
• Make sure the passenger and rear compartments are
empty, except tor the spare tire.
• Make sure the vehicle is on a flat and level surface,
such as an alignment rack.
• For vehicles equipped with automatic level control,
ensure the system is functioning properly.
• Check that all the vehicle doors are securely closed.
• Check that the vehicle hood and rear deck lids are
securely closed.
Yes No
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"Symptoms -
Suspension
General
Diagnosis"
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