Diagnosis; Diagnosis Table; Steering Wheel Play Check; Tie Rod And Drag Rod Check - Suzuki Jimny Service Manual

STEERING GEAR BOX (MANUAL TYPE) AND LINKAGE 3B-3

Diagnosis

Diagnosis Table

Refer to "Diagnosis Table" in Section 3.

Steering Wheel Play Check

Check steering wheel for play and rattle, holding vehicle in
straight forward condition on ground.
Steering wheel play
"a" : 10 – 30 mm (0.4 – 1.2 in.)
If play is not within specification, inspect for the following. If found
defective, replace.
• Wear of tie rod end ball stud.
• Wear of king pin bearing
• Wear of steering shaft joint.
• Loosely install or joined parts.
• Wear of steering rack / sector gear.

Tie Rod And Drag Rod Check

Inspect deformation or damage. Replace any defective part.
INSPECTION
1) Inspect for play in tie rod end ball joint (1). If found defective,
replace.
2) Inspect boot (2) for tear. If even a small tear is noted, replace
with new one.