Steering Wheel and Column: Overhaul Suzuki Equator I

DISASSEMBLY

1. Remove the bolt from the upper joint, then remove the upper joint from the steering column assembly.
2. Remove the ignition switch tamper resistant self-shear screws, using a drill.
3. Remove the ignition switch from the steering column.

ASSEMBLY

Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.

Note. Install new tamper resistant self-shear screws.

Scheme 18

1. Remove the cylinder tubes from the gear housing assembly.
2. Loosen the lock nuts of the outer sockets, then remove the outer sockets from the inner sockets.
3. Remove the boot clamps from the boots, then remove the boots from the inner sockets and gear housing assembly. CAUTION: Do not reuse the large-diameter boot clamps. Do not damage the boots, inner socket or gear housing assembly. If they are damaged, replace them.
4. Remove the inner sockets.

Gear Housing Assembly

Check gear housing assembly for dents, cracks or damage. Replace as an assembly if necessary.

Scheme 19

1. Measure the swing torque, using Tool. When ball stud and inner socket start moving the measured value must be within the specification. If the reading is outside the specification, replace the socket. Tool number: - (J-44372) SWING TORQUE REFERENCE CHART Item Outer socket Inner socket Measuring point Cotter pin hole of stud Shown as L: 83.2 mm (3.276 in) Swing torque 0.3 - 2.9 N.m (0.03 - 0.29 kg-m, 3 - 25 in-lb) 1.0 - 7.8 N.m (0.11 - 0.79 kg-m, 9 - 69 in-lb) Measuring value 4.84 - 46.7 N (0.50 - 4.7 kg-f, 4 - 34 lb-f) 12.1 - 93.7 N (1.3 - 9.5 kg-f, 9 - 69 lb-f)

Scheme 20

1. Measure the rotating torque, using Tool. If the value is outside the specification, replace the outer sockets. Tool number: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A) Outer socket rotating torque: 0.3 - 2.9 N.m (0.03 - 0.29 kg-m, 3 - 25 in-lb)

Scheme 21

1. Apply a load of 490 N (50 kg-f, 110 lb-f) to the ball stud axially. Use a dial gauge to measure the amount of the movement that the stud makes. If the value is outside the specification, replace the sockets. Outer socket: 0.5 mm (0.020 in) or less Inner socket: 0.2 mm (0.08 in) or less

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Scheme 25

1. Install the inner sockets.
2. Install the large-diameter side of the boots to the gear housing assembly.
3. Install the small-diameter side of the boots to the groove of the inner sockets.
4. Install the boot clamps to the boots, as shown. CAUTION: Do not reuse the large boot clamps.
5. Crimp the large boot clamps, using Tool. Tool number: KV40107300 ( - )
6. Install the cylinder tubes to the gear housing assembly.
7. Install the lock nuts and outer sockets to the inner sockets.
8. Thread the outer sockets onto the inner sockets to the specified length "L", then tighten the lock nuts to the specified torque. Refer to " «DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY»(ref-375696-S34800162442010102800000) ". Reconfirm that the tie-rod length "L" is within specification. Maximum inner socket length "L": 84.0 mm (3.31 in)

STEERING WHEEL SPECIFICATIONS