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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Steering Rack Plunger Removal and Installation: Installation
Reference: STEERING RACK PLUNGER INSPECTION
- Install new O-ring (2) to steering rack plunger (1).
- Apply grease supplied with new O-ring to steering rack plunger, O-ring and sliding face of steering gear case that contacts steering rack plunger.
- Install steering rack plunger, spring washer (3) and steering rack plunger spring (4).
- Apply sealant to steering rack damper screw (5) and steering rack damper screw lock nut (6) and tighten steering rack damper screw as follows.
- Tighten to 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.5 lbf-ft).
- Loosen to 0 N.m (0 kgf-m, 0 lbf-ft).
- Retighten to 5.0 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 lbf-ft).
- Tighten to specified torque and then loosen by 13 ± 1°
"A": Sealant 99000-31250 (SUZUKI Bond No. 1207F)
Tightening torque
Rack damper screw* (a): 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.5 lbf-ft) → 0 N.m (0 kgf-m, 0 lbf-ft) → 5.0 N.m (0.51 kgf-m, 4.0 lbf-ft) → loosen by 13 ± 1°
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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.