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Steering Force Check

  1. Place vehicle on level road and set steering wheel at straight-ahead position.
  2. Check that tire inflation pressure is to specification.
  3. Start engine and keep it running till power steering fluid is warmed to 50 - 60°C (122 - 140°F).
    Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Fluid Warming Temperature
    G04590715Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. With engine idling, measure steering force by pulling spring balancer hooked on steering wheel in tangential direction.

    Steering force 

    Less than 40 N (4.0 kg, 8.8 lb) 

    Fig 2: Checking Steering Force
    G04590716Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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