Grand Vitara 4WD L4-2.4L (2009)
Steering Shaft: Service and Repair
Steering Upper Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation
Steering Upper Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
Never turn steering wheel while steering upper shaft assembly is removed. Should it have been turned and contact coil cable assembly
have got out of its centered position, it needs to be centered again. Also, turning steering wheel more than about two and a half turns will
break contact coil cable assembly.
Removal
1) Turn steering wheel so that vehicle's front tires are at straight-ahead position.
2) Turn ignition switch to LOCK position and remove key.
3) Remove steering column assembly from vehicle.
4) Make alignment marks (3) on steering upper shaft (2) and steering lower shaft (1) for a guide during reinstallation.
5) Remove joint bolt (1) and disconnect upper shaft (3) from lower shaft (2).
