Suzuki sq-416-420-625 Service Manual page 135

Condition
Too Much Play in
Steering
Poor Returnability
Steering Noise
(Rattle or Chuckle)
Abnormal Noise,
Front End
Possible Cause
D Wheel bearings worn.
D Loose steering gear case bolts.
D Rack and pinion not properly adjusted.
(if equipped with manual steering gear
case)
D Worn steering shaft joints.
D Worn tie rod ends or tie rod
inside ball joints.
D Worn lower ball joints.
D Bind in tie rod end ball studs.
D Bind in ball joints.
D Bind in steering column.
D Poorly lubricated rack and pinion.
(if equipped with manual steering gear
case)
D Disturbed front end alignment.
D Rack and pinion not properly adjusted.
(if equipped with manual steering gear
case)
D Tires not adequately inflated.
D Loose bolts and nuts.
D Broken or otherwise damaged wheel
bearings.
D Worn or sticky tie rod ends.
D Rack and pinion not properly adjusted.
(if equipped with manual steering gear
case)
D Worn, sticky or loose tie rod
ends, lower ball joints, tie rod
inside ball joints or drive shaft
joints.
D Damaged shock absorbers, struts
or mountings.
D Worn control arm bushings.
D Loose stabilizer bar.
D Loose wheel nuts.
D Loose suspension bolts or nuts.
D Broken or otherwise damaged
wheel bearings.
D Broken suspension springs.
D Poorly lubricated or worn strut
bearings.
STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES 3-3
Correction
Replace wheel bearing.
Tighten.
Check and adjust rack and pinion
torque.
Replace joint.
Replace tie rod end or steering
gear case.
Replace front suspension control
arm.
Replace tie rod end.
Replace ball joint.
Repair or replace.
Check, repair or lubricate rack and
pinion.
Check and adjust front end
alignment.
Check and adjust rack and pinion
torque.
Adjust pressure.
Retighten.
Replace.
Replace.
Check and adjust rack and pinion
torque.
Replace tie rod end, control arm,
steering gear case or drive shaft
joint.
Replace or repair.
Replace.
Tighten bolts or replace bushes.
Tighten wheel nuts.
Tighten suspension bolts or nuts.
Replace wheel bearing.
Replace spring.
Lubricate or replace strut bearing.