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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2013KIZASHI SPORT GTS, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGPOWER STEERINGPOWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEMDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESSTEERING FORCE CHECK
2013 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS, FWD
Steering Force Check
2013 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS, FWDSECTION Steering Force Check
- Place vehicle on level surface and set steering wheel in straight-ahead position.
- Check if tire inflation pressure is as specified and adjust the pressure if it is not as specified.
- Start engine.
- With engine idling, measure steering force when pulled in tangential direction by using spring balancer.
Steering forceΒ
: 30 N (3.1 kgf, 6.7 lbf) or lessΒ
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:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.