Steering Rack Boot Check

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Steering Rack Boot Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki SX4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  • Check boot for crack and damage which, if any, means possibility of rusty gear, entry of dust or lack of grease. Also, check if any of such faulty conditions exists.
  • Check steering rack boot for dent or breakage.

    If there is a dent, keep boot in most compressed state for some seconds to connect dent.

    Fig 1: Locating Steering Rack Boot
    G06867517Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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