Steering Wheel Check; On-Vehicle Service; Lubrication - Suzuki Ignis Service Manual

3B-4 MANUAL RACK AND PINION

LUBRICATION

When inner parts of the steering gear case were disassembled, they should be washed clean before reassem-
bly. It is recommended to use the grease as given below where grease application is indicated in the text.
✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ SUZUKI SUPER GREASE (E) 99000-25050, or Lithium grease
(applicable for –40°C ~ 130°C or 104°F ~ 266°F)

STEERING WHEEL CHECK

Check steering wheel for play and rattle, holding vehicle in
straight forward condition on the ground.
Steering wheel play
"a" : 0 – 30 mm (0 – 1.1 in.)
If steering wheel play is not within specification, inspect as follows
and replace if found defective.
• Tie-rod end ball stud for wear (ball stud should move when
more than 2 kg-cm torque is applied.)
• Lower ball joint for wear
• Steering shaft joint for wear
• Steering pinion or rack gear for wear or breakage
• Each part for looseness

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE