Checking Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki Aerio, 2003 Suzuki Aerio, and 2002 Suzuki Aerio. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Take measurement"a","b" and"c" as shown.
If it is shorter than specified length, replace steering column assembly with new one.
Length
"a": 558.5 +/- 1 mm (21.99 +/- 0.04 in.)
"b": 62.7 mm (2.47 in.)
"c": 276.3 +/- 0.8 mm (10.88 +/- 0.03 in.)
- Check steering shaft joints and shaft for any damages such as crack, breakage, malfunction or excessive play. If anything is found faulty, replace as steering column assembly.
- Check steering shaft for smooth rotation.
If found defective, replace as steering column assembly.
- Check steering lower shaft and steering column for bend, cracks or deformation.
If found defective, replace.