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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2009EQUATOR SPORT, 4D PICKUP EXTRA CAB, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 33 (POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESPOWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS
2009 Suzuki Equator Sport, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD
Power Steering Fluid Leaks
2009 Suzuki Equator Sport, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WDSECTION Power Steering Fluid Leaks
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS REFERENCE
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the POWER STEERING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to SYMPTOMS - POWER STEERING SYSTEM |
| 2 | Verify that power steering fluid leaks are present. Is the power steering system leaking? |
Go to Step 3 | System OK |
| 3 | Inspect the power steering system fittings. Are the fittings leaking? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the power steering hoses. Are the hoses leaking? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the power steering pump and the reservoir for leaks. Is the power steering pump or reservoir leaking? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the power steering pump, reservoir and pump drive shaft for leaks. Is the power steering pump, reservoir or pump drive shaft leaking? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 8 |
| 7 |
CAUTION:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
. Tighten the fittings. Refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS - POWER STEERING SYSTEM .Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 8 | Replace the power steering hoses. Refer to the appropriate procedure (s):
Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 9 | Replace the power steering pump, reservoir or pump drive shaft seal. Refer to the appropriate procedure(s): Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 10 | Replace the power steering gear. Refer to STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 11 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.