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Steering Gear Case Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation

  1. Install cylinder pipes (4) and (5) to steering gear case using flare nut wrench.

    Tightening torque 

    Cylinder pipe A (a): 13 N.m (1.3 kg-m, 9.5 lbf-ft) 

    Cylinder pipe B (a): 13 N.m (1.3 kg-m, 9.5 lbf-ft) 

  2. Install high pressure pipe (1) and low pressure return pipe (2) to steering gear case and then connect low pressure return hose (3) to low pressure return pipe (2).

    Tightening torque 

    High pressure pipe (b): 35 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lbf-ft) 

    Low pressure return pipe (b): 35 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lbf-ft) 

    Fig 1: Installing High Pressure Pipe And Low Pressure Return Pipe To Steering Gear Case
    G06867532Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Install grommet (1) as shown in figure.
    Fig 2: Identifying Grommet
    G06867533Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Install steering gear case to suspension frame (3) as follows.
    1. Set member bracket (2) to steering gear case (1).
    2. Install all steering gear case mounting bolts by hand.
    3. Tighten steering mounting bolts in numerical order and specified torque.

      Tightening torque 

      Steering gear case mounting bolt (a): 70 N.m (7.0 kg-m, 51.0 lbf-ft) 

      Fig 3: Identifying Steering Gear Case Mounting Bolt Tightening Order
      G06867534Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Install front suspension frame with steering gear case to vehicle referring to Steps 4) - 22) of FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME, STABILIZER BAR AND/OR BUSH REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (2WD MODEL) or FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME, STABILIZER BAR AND/OR BUSH REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (4WD MODEL) .
  6. Connect high pressure pipe (1) and low pressure return hose (2) to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    P/S pump high pressure pipe union bolt (a): 65 N.m (6.6 kg-m, 48.0 lbf-ft) 

    Fig 4: Connecting High Pressure Pipe And Low Pressure Return Hose
    G06867535Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Be sure that steering wheel and brake discs (right and left) are all straight-ahead position and then insert steering lower shaft (1) into steering pinion shaft (2) with matching marks (3).
  8. Tighten steering shaft joint lower bolt (4) and upper bolt (5) to specified torque (tighten lower side first and then tighten upper side).

    Tightening torque 

    Steering lower shaft assembly lower joint bolt (a): 25 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.5 lbf-ft) 

    Steering lower shaft assembly upper joint bolt (b): 25 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.5 lbf-ft) 

    Fig 5: Identifying Steering Lower Shaft Assembly Upper Joint Bolt Tightening Order
    G06867536Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  9. Install steering joint cover.
  10. After installation, be sure to fill specified power steering fluid and bleed air referring to P/S SYSTEM AIR BLEEDING PROCEDURE: HYDRAULIC TYPE .
  11. Check toe setting. Adjust as required referring to FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .