Speedometer Cable Broken - Cable Replacement/Routing (TS 7-02 07031)

Publication date: 1970-01-01
Reference number: TS 7-02 07031

SPEEDOMETER CABLE BROKEN - CABLE REPLACEMENT/ROUTING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): TS 7-02 07031, Date of Issue:

SERVICING OF SPEEDOMETER CABLE

Model(s): All Suzuki Samurai

Bulletin No.: TS 7-02 07031

Group: General

CONDITION

Broken speedometer cable.

CAUSE

Improper routing of cable.

CORRECTION

Follow procedure outlined below.

CAUTION: Improper routing of speedometer cable can cause premature cable breakage. To avoid damage be sure there is no sharp cable bend. For proper installation follow the procedure below.

SPEEDOMETER CABLE REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
Remove instrument lower cover.
Remove steering column bolts.
Remove "CHECK ENGINE" light cancel switch.
Remove combination meter screws.
Remove combination meter assembly from instrument panel and disconnect wiring connectors and speedometer cable.
CAUTION: When removing combination meter be sure not to damage hazard warning switch. To facilitate removal operation, pull the steering wheel down slightly.

Fig 1: Front Dash View
Pull speedometer cable end free from speedometer to bring it toward the interior.

Fig 2: Steering Wheel View
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove speedometer cable grommet from floor panel.
Remove clamps holding speedometer cable.
Disconnect speedometer cable at speedometer driven gear case on the transfer gearbox.

Fig 3: Vehicle Underside View

INSTALLATION

Installation is the reverse order of removal process.

Fig 4: Steering Column and Cable Illustration