D Be sure that steering wheel and brake discs (right and left) are
all straight ahead driving state and then insert steering lower
shaft into steering pinion shaft.
D Tighten steering lower shaft bolts to specified torque (Lower bolt
(1) first, and then upper bolt (2)).
Tightening Torque
(a): 25 N
.
m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
D Tighten wheel nuts (1) to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
D After completion of installation, check wheel alignment and toe
setting referring to FRONT END ALIGNMENT in section 3A.
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS
MANUAL RACK AND PINION 3B-15
MATERIAL
RECOMMENDED
SUZUKI PRODUCT
USE
Lithium Grease
(Should be applicable
for –405C~1305C)
SUZUKI SUPER GREASE E
(99000-25050)
D Sliding part of rack against steering housing (All
around rack plunger, rack bushing and rack)
D Sliding part against steering pinion
(Oil seal lip, needle bearing)
D Steering rack and pinion gear teeth
D Filled into pinion bearing plug
D Contacting parts of tie rod and rack side boots
D Rack end ball joint