Steering Upper Shaft Assembly Inspection - Suzuki Grand Vitara 2011 Manual

4) Make alignment marks (3) on steering upper shaft
(2) and steering lower shaft (1) for a guide during
reinstallation.
5) Remove joint bolt (1) and disconnect upper shaft (3)
from lower shaft (2).
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6) Remove steering upper shaft mounting bolts (1) (4
pieces).
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7) Remove steering upper shaft assembly from vehicle.
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Steering Wheel and Column:
Installation
1) Be sure that front tires and steering wheel are in
straight-ahead position.
2) Install steering upper shaft assembly to dash panel.
Tighten steering upper shaft mounting bolts (1) to
specified torque.
Tightening torque
Steering upper shaft assembly mounting bolt
(a): 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
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3) Install steering column assembly to vehicle referring
to "Steering Column Assembly Removal and
Installation".
4) Install steering upper shaft (1) to steering lower shaft
(2) by matching it to marks (3) made before removal.
5) Install joint bolt (4). Then tighten it to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Steering upper shaft assembly lower joint bolt
(a): 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
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Steering Upper Shaft Assembly Inspection

Check steering shaft damage and operation referring to
"Checking Steering Column for Accident Damage".
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4, (a)
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