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Steering Force Check

  1. Place vehicle on level road and set steering wheel at straight-ahead position.
  2. Check that tire inflation pressure is as specified. Refer to tire placard.
  3. Start engine and keep it running till power steering fluid is warmed to 50-60 °C (122-140 °F).
    Fig 1: Checking Power Steering Fluid Temperature
    G00763774Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. With engine idling, measure steering force by pulling spring balancer hooked on steering wheel in tangential direction.

    Steering force 

    Less than 40 N (4.0 kg, 8.8 lb)

    Fig 2: Steering Force Check
    G00763775Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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