Diagnostic Information And Procedures; Steering Symptom Diagnosis - Suzuki Swift Sport 2004 Service & Repair Manual

Steering Symptom Diagnosis

Condition
Hard steering
Too much play in steering Wheel bearings worn
Poor return ability
Rack and pinion noise
(Rattle or chuckle)
Wander or poor steering
stability
Erratic steering when
braking

Diagnostic Information and Procedures

Possible cause
Tire not adequately inflated
Malfunction of power steering system
Bind in tie-rod end ball studs or lower
ball joints
Disturbed front wheel alignment
Bind in steering column
Rack and pinion adjustment
Loose steering gear case bolts
Faulty steering gear case assembly
Worn steering shaft joints
Worn tie-rod ends or tie-rod inside ball
joints
Worn lower ball joints
Rack and pinion adjustment
Bind in tie-rod end ball studs
Bind in ball joints
Bind in steering column
Disturbed front end alignment
Faulty steering gear case assembly
Tires not adequately inflated
Rack and pinion adjustment
Loose steering gear case bolts
Rack and pinion adjustment
Faulty steering gear case assembly
Broken or other wise damaged wheel
bearing(s)
Mismatched or uneven tires
Loosen ball joints and tie-rod ends
Faulty struts or mountings
Loose stabilizer bar
Broken or sagging springs
Rack and pinion adjustment
Disturbed front wheel alignment
Faulty steering gear case assembly
Worn wheel bearing(s)
Broken or sagging spring(s)
Wheel tires are inflated unequally
Disturbed front wheel alignment
Brakes not working in unison
Leaking caliper
Warped discs
Badly worn brake pads
Steering General Diagnosis:
Correction / Reference Item
Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Check and correct.
Replace tie-rod end or front suspension arm.
Check and adjust front wheel alignment.
Repair or replace steering column.
Check and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Replace wheel bearing.
Tighten gear case bolts.
Replace steering gear case assembly.
Replace joint.
Replace tie-rod end or tie-rod.
Replace front suspension control arm.
Check and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Replace tie-rod end.
Replace front suspension control arm.
Repair or replace steering column.
Check and adjust front end alignment.
Replace steering gear case assembly.
Adjust tire pressure.
Check and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Tighten steering gear case bolts.
Check and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Replace steering gear case assembly.
Replace wheel bearing(s).
Replace or inflate tires to proper pressure.
Replace suspension control arm or tie-rod end.
Replace strut or repair mounting.
Tighten or replace stabilizer bar or bush.
Replace spring.
Check and adjustment rack and pinion torque.
Check and adjust front wheel alignment.
Replace steering gear case assembly.
Replace wheel bearing(s).
Replace coil spring(s).
Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Check and adjust front wheel alignment.
Check and repair brake system.
Repair or replace caliper.
Replace brake disc.
Replace brake pads.
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