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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2013SX4 CROSSOVER, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 33 (POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING GEAR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT Trans

Removal Procedure

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Removal Procedure
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.
  1. Disconnect the rack and pinion outer tie rods from the steering knuckles. Refer to RACK AND PINION OUTER TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT .
  2. Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
  3. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
    Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Mount Bolt
    G04844026Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Remove the transaxle mount bolt (1).
    Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Mount & Transaxle Mount Bolts
    G04844027Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Remove the transaxle mount bolts (1) and position the transaxle mount aside.
    Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose & Power Steering Cooler Hose
    G04844028Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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