Swift GA L4-1298cc 1.3L SOHC MFI (2001)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Manual Steering
Steering Rack Boot/Tie-Rod
REMOVAL
1. Remove steering gear case assembly by performing Steps 1) - 8) in Steering Gear; Service and Repair.
2. For ease of adjustment after installation, make marking of tie rod end lock nut position of tie rod thread.
3. Loosen tie rod end lock nut and remove tie rod end.
4. Remove boot clamp and clip.
5. Remove boot from tie rod.
6. Remove tie rod from rack.
If it is hard to loosen tie rod ball nut, unbend bent part of ball nut.
INSTALLATION
1. Install new tie rod to steering rack.
2. Tighten tie rod ball nut to specified torque.
Tightening Torque (a): 70 Nm (7.0 kg-m, 51.0 ft. lbs.)