Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual Repair Instructions

Steering Gear Case Bushing Removal and Installation

Precautions: Precautions for Steering Wheel and Column · Precautions for Steering · General safety (00)

Removal
1)Remove steering gear case assembly. icon 
2)Push out steering gear case bushing (1) using hydraulic press (2) and special tools.
Special Tool
(A): 09943–76311
(B): 09943–88211
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Installation
1)Press-fit new steering gear case bushing (1) using special tools and hydraulic press (2), noting the following points.
Special Tool
(A): 09943–76311
(B): 09943–88211
NOTE:
Before installing bushing, apply soapy water on its circumference to facilitate installation.
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•Install rack side bushing (2) with oblong hole to rack side hole of steering gear case so that oblong hole is in parallel with steering gear case within “a” range as shown.
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[A]: Vehicle forward “a”: 20°
[B]: LHD 1. Pinion side bushing
[C]: RHD    
•Press bushings (1) into steering gear case until dimensions “a” and “b” in figure become equal.
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2)Install steering gear case assembly. icon