Tie-Rod / Rack Boot Removal and Installation
Tie-Rod / Rack Boot Removal and InstallationReference: Steering Rack Boot Check:Hydraulic Type
Reference: Steering Gear Case Assembly Components:Hydraulic Type
Removal
1) Remove steering gear case from vehicle.
2) For ease of adjustment after installation, make marking (4) of tie-rod end lock nut position of tie-rod thread.
3) Loosen tie-rod end lock nut (2) and remove tie-rod end.
4) Remove boot band and clip.
5) Remove boot (3) from tie-rod (1).
6) Remove tie-rod (2) from rack (3).
Installation
1) Install tie-rod (1) and spacer (3) to rack (2).
2) Tighten tie-rod ball nut (4) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie-rod ball nut (a): 88 Nm (8.8 kg-m, 64.0 lbf-ft)
3) Apply grease "A" to boot inside as shown in figure. Position boot properly in grooves of gear case (or rack side mount) and tie-rod. After this, check to ensure that boot is free from twist and dent.
"A": Grease 99000-25050 (SUZUKI Super Grease E)
4) Clamp boot with clip (1) and fasten new band (2) securely using special tool.
NOTE:
After clamping, make sure that the boot installation part is fixed.
If the boot turns easily by hand, tighten with higher torque to fix it firmly.
Special Tool
(A): 09943-57011
5) Install tie-rod end lock nut and tie-rod end to tie-rod. Position lock nut to marking (1) made in removal.
NOTE:
When tie-rod was replaced, measure length "A" on removed tie-rod and use it on new replacement tie-rod so as to position lock nut properly.
6) Tighten tie-rod end lock nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie-rod end lock nut (a): 45 Nm (4.5 kg-m, 32.5 lbf-ft)
7) Install steering gear case to vehicle.