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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2013KIZASHI SPORT GTS, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)STEERINGPOWER STEERINGPOWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEMDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESSTEERING WHEEL PLAY CHECK
2013 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS, FWD
Steering Wheel Play Check
2013 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS, FWDSECTION Steering Wheel Play Check
- Check steering wheel for looseness or rattle by moving it in its shaft direction and lateral direction. If defect is found, repair steering wheel or replace it.
- Check steering wheel for play, holding vehicle in straight-ahead position on the ground with engine stopped. If steering wheel play is not within specification, inspect the following parts and replace them if detect is found.
- Tie-rod end and tie-rod ball joint for wear.
- Suspension arm joint for wear
- Steering shaft joint for wear
- Steering pinion or rack gear for wear or breakage
- Each part for looseness
Steering wheel play "a"
: 0 - 30 mm (0 - 1.2 in.)
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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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.