Suzuki RA410 Manual page 38

0B-14 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
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ITEM 6-4
Suspension System Inspection
Inspect front strut and rear shock absorber for evidence of oil
leakage, dents or any other damage on sleeves; and inspect an-
chor ends for deterioration.
Replace defective parts, if any.
Check front and rear suspension systems for damaged, loose
or missing parts; also for parts showing signs of wear or lack of
lubrication.
Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
Check front suspension arm ball joint stud dust seals (boots) for
leakage, detachment, tear or any other damage.
Replace defective boot, if any.
ITEM 6-5
Steering System Inspection
1) Check steering wheel for play and rattle, holding vehicle straight
on ground.
Steering wheel play "a": 0 – 30 mm (0 – 1.1 in.)
2) Check bolts and nuts for tightness and retighten them as neces-
sary. Repair or replace defective parts, if any.
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 (leaks, detachment, tear, etc.). If damage is
found, replace it with new one.
5) Check universal joints (3) of steering shaft for rattle and dam-
age. If rattle or damage is found, replace it 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 addition
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. For the details of wheel alignment, re-
fer to Section 3A.