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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2013SX4 CROSSOVER, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 33 (POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRACK AND PINION OUTER TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT
2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT Trans

Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement
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.
Fig 1: Identifying Rack & Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Components
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COMPONENT REFERENCE TABLE

Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure 
Remove the front tire/wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
1 Rack And Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Nut
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Torque 
25 N.m (18 lb ft) plus 90 degrees. 
2 Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut
Procedure 
Loosen but do not remove the steering linkage inner tie rod.
Tip:  To keep the toe alignment in approximately the same location mark the location of the steering linkage inner tie rod nut on the steering linkage inner tie rod prior to removal.
3 Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End
Procedure 
  1. Use the J 24319-B to separate the rack and pinion outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
  2. Inspect the steering linkage inner tie rod for bent or damaged threads.
  3. Clean the tapered surface of the steering knuckle.
  4. Lubricate the steering linkage inner tie rod threads with chassis lubricant. Refer to FLUID AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS .
  5. Use the J 44015 to install the rack and pinion outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle.

    Tightening torque 

    18 N.m (13 lb ft) plus 90 degrees. 

  6. Remove the J 44015 from the rack and pinion outer tie rod end.
  7. Adjust the front toe. Refer to FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT .

Tip:  Do not free the rack and pinion outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle by use of a pickle fork or a wedge type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result.
Special Tools 
  • J 44015 Steering Linkage Installer
  • J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
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