Tie-Rod End Boot On-Vehicle Inspection; Tie-Rod End Removal And Installation - Suzuki Swift Sport 2004 Service & Repair Manual

9. Tie-rod end nut
10. Steering gear case mounting No.1 bolt
11. Steering gear case grommet

Tie-Rod End Boot On-Vehicle Inspection

Check boot for crack and damage.
If any defect is found, replace it with a new one.

Tie-Rod End Removal and Installation

Removal
1) Hoist vehicle, and then remove wheel referring to
"Wheel Removal and Installation in Section 2D".
2) Remove split pin (2) and tie-rod end nut (1) from
steering knuckle.
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2
3) Disconnect tie-rod end (1) from knuckle (2) using
puller (3).
20. Gear rack side No.2 bracket
21. Steering gear case mounting No.2 bolt
22. Clip
S7RS0B6306002
I3RM0A630024-01
S7RS0B6306003
I7RS0A630016-01
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3
2
I4RS0A630040-01
Power Assisted Steering System:
4) For ease of adjustment after installation, make
marking (1) of tie-rod end lock nut (2) position on tie-
rod end thread. Then, loosen lock nut and remove
tie-rod end (3) from tie-rod (4).
Installation
1) Install tie-rod end lock nut (1) and tie-rod end (2) to
tie-rod (3). Align lock nut with mark (4) on tie-rod
thread.
: 9.5 N⋅m (0.95 kgf-m, 7.0 lb-ft)
: Do not reuse.
I4RS0A630041-01
I4RS0A630042-01
6C-41